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 […]
Our excellent hygiene programme has taken place, back in the summer, for the first time since Covid. Gorkha hospital confirmed that the lack of understanding relating to hygiene remains a cause of disease and illness especially in children. The classes held over 12 weeks are run by the women’s group GWA but this time were […]
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 […]
In our latest newsletter, news from our last volunteer Madeline. Gorkha Hospital celebrates 50 years. Two of our trustee’s Amir and Geeta, their daughter Ashwini goes to Gorkha to visit family, and was able to witness a Women’s Health Programme in a poor rural village.
A break from our normal Newsletter, we would like to share a wonderful report on this year’s School Sponsorship programme which was prepared by Laxman as President of GDHEDS in Gorkha who also co-ordinates the programme now sponsoring 120 children. The report provides you with a complete insight into the work done behind the scenes […]
Quote re training: “I co-facilitated a workshop for teachers from Balmandir and a few other schools with Laxman Babu Acharya, a teacher and teacher trainer, focusing on including children with special educational needs and disabilities in the classroom. The teachers at Balmandir had been wondering how best to engage a few children who were struggling […]
The Gorkha Women’s Association are such an inspiring group of women who work together in their free time to support women across the Gorkha district, tackling issues that it is difficult for women to access support and advice about.
Gorkha Women’s group completed application 90 for funding a further Women’s health programme at Jhigate. The Gynaecologist from Gorkha Hospital travelled, with GWA members, and together with GDS visitor Ashwini, to a very poor rural village where local women gathered to gain crucial information. Support and individual advice, to include prolapse and other treatable conditions, […]
At the Manav Sewa Ashram orphanage, Ashwini met the children and served them their daily meal of dhal bhat. GDS has previously funded winter jackets and emergency food during the Covid pandemic. Funding daily needs continues to be a struggle, and we are pleased to be able to support this vulnerable community when the need […]
Younger children from the very poorest families are so excited to receive new uniforms and books. Girls are given a priority as they are traditionally less likely to have the opportunity to attend school. School remains a privilege for many, so this support can transform the lives of not only the youngsters and their future […]
Children from local schools, Balmandir, Mahendra Joyti, Nawajoyti, Gorkhkali, Ratnalaxmi, Manakamana Deaf School all gathered in Gorkha at the Balmandir School to be given their uniform and equipment funded by GDS. This is all made possible with the support we get from sponsorship
78 of the children selected for scholarship gathered at Bal Mandir School, to be presented with the items they will need for the year. These children are from a range of schools near to Gorkha town and walked to the presentation. Items for the more remote schools will be forwarded for distribution. If you’d like […]
Team GDHEDS make enormous effort to source and gather all items for distribution to the children to be sponsored. They approach many local shops to get a good price for the rucksacks, exercise books, calculators, pens and other items as well as shoes and uniforms. All items are then gathered at one of the local […]
Following the very successful meeting of School Head Teachers, the 13 schools involved in the programme made the difficult decision to offer names of children who were both academically sound and economically deprived but despite this remained enthusiastic and dedicated to their studies, and without support may well be unable to attend school. 125 children […]
Thanks to GDHEDS members for co-coordinating the purchase and distribution of winter coats to the children in need.
We are thrilled to share that 54 winter jackets purchased with GDS funds have now been distributed to the Bal Mandir orphans and children at Gurukul school. The warm jackets are much needed before the coldest of the winter weather of just a few degrees with no option for heating!.
Chair of GDHEDS and Teacher Trainer Laxman confirmed that 56 teachers completed a three day training programme at Saheed Lakhan Rural Municipality The three trainers from the team delivered classes to support the use of participative learning just as recent volunteer Meg had witnessed. The teachers found this inspiring and encourages rural teachers to develop […]
All of the 40 participants were very happy with the training and gained individual certificates for attendance. Many of the female teachers were clearly happy to have Megan involved as further inspiration and enjoyed discussion with her.The funding of the programme totaled just £360 from GDS which was used to provide lunch and snacks, banners […]
Megan Sadler worked with teachers in the local schools to understand the teaching methods and share skills. At the end of her three month volunteering placement, Meg was more aware of the skills that teachers wanted to develop and participated as a trainer in the programme. Megan reported ‘Each speaker provided ideas for practical learning […]
The doctor also talked about the importance on checking their boobs and they were shown the correct way to complete this exercise. The women were also given the opportunity to ask the doctor questions one on one. These types of opportunities are so important for the women of the rural communities to spread awareness and […]
