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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Welcome to volunteers Tess and Sam
January 28, 2025
After over 12 months in planning, Tess and Sam arrived in Gorkha at the start of the New Year to begin their 12 weeks of volunteering and homestay. Following a warm welcome from the committee, Sam, who works in Education, joined the campus to work with the students training to be teachers, Occupational Therapist Tess […]
Additional School Uniforms requested
December 27, 2024
GDS have funded uniforms for an additional 65 children in four Gorkha schools totaling £550. Though we already support 125 children through sponsorship, our committee in Gorkha requested ‘help for 65 students directly and their parents, teachers and fellow students with the standard school uniform. The programme aims to support students who can’t buy uniforms […]
Medical Elective opportunities are available
November 24, 2024
We are so pleased that Gorkha Hospital is happy to accept students who are studying medicine and wish to gain experience overseas. Students in their final year who may wish to consider a month’s Elective placement in Gorkha and who understand GDS ethos and aims, are invited to contact us via our website to start […]
