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.
Latest News
View AllVolunteer Helen’s Occupational Therapy report.
November 2, 2024
Our most recent volunteer in Gorkha, Helen, has returned to the UK and compiled her Occupational Therapy report to share with others. We have no doubt it will be invaluable for future volunteers who can gain from her experience and observations. Helen’s focus was working with children and young people with a variety of complex […]
Volunteer Alistair’s Medical Elective report
As reported earlier this year, volunteer Alistair was our first Medical Elective since pre Covid. Based at the newly built hospital in Gorkha, Alistair received a warm welcome and spent time gaining valuable experience in a variety of departments. He saw illnesses and diseases not commonly seen in the UK and noted the resourcefulness of […]
GDS social event
October 29, 2024
With busy lives then regular communications through our WhatsApp group and online meetings enable GDS to share and discuss all charity concerns, applications and volunteers with great success. However, we don’t get to meet! So, its very special when we all get together, especially when we’re able to enjoy Geeta and Amir’s dhal baht to […]