Gorkha Development Scheme (GDS)
GDS is a UK based charity run by voluntary Trustees. We link with our sister charity in Nepal, which enables us to work directly with the community of Gorkha to initiate and manage a range of sustainable projects in health and education.
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Helen Visits the New Memorial while in Barpak.
June 16, 2024
Helen was able to visit the new memorial building for the lives lost in Barpak, which was the epicentre of the devastating earthquakes in 2015.
Teacher Training funded in Barpak
Funding was recently requested for a teacher training programme in Barpak. As always this is something we love to support with Laxman and the team, providing two days of classes to inspire 35 teachers from a number of schools in the remote area of Barpak at a cost of just £350! Helen had the opportunity […]
Kurta sava shopping for Helen.
It’s always very special when a volunteer is taken by the local ladies to select fabric for a traditional outfit, the kurta sava. Helens bright and colourful outfit looks stunning and is so comfy in the heat of the nepali summer when she joins the ladies in school and many other events.
