And home stay to volunteers. Picture: Perusotum, on the right, with Joy early 1990s. Perusotum worked with Joy to create the sister charities using the very slow and unreliable postal service. He created many initiatives over the years, undertook the role of President, was the key member to support volunteers due to his excellent English […]
Four of the Gorkha committee, Laxman, Sarita, Yong Kumar and Ikchha Kumar, reserved a 4WD Mahindra Bolero Jeep with a skilled driver, which was loaded with roughly 800kg of emergency supplies. On September 12th the Gdheds team completed a challenging and arduous 12-hour journey from Gorkha, navigating steep hills, dirt roads, and monsoon-damaged terrain, guided […]
The main highway from Kathmandu to Gorkha was closed and many rural roads and bridges washed away due to the flooding, landslides and the current monsoon season. Though supplies requested by the flood torn region have now been sourced from Gorkha, Chitwan and Kathmandu, the GDHEDS team in Gorkha are facing such difficulties to get […]
GDHEDS asked for EMERGENCY help. Links between Gorkha and Trishuli river area are historic through trade routes and so close connections between communities remain. In the 2015 earthquake which devastated Gorkha, then even though separated by vast hills there was great support.Today, Trishuli Lions Club made personal contact with GDHEDS chair Laxman to ask for […]
As the wider devastation from the floods unfolds then the scale of help needed seems insurmountable. One of our Trustees in the UK, Amir, lived for 3 years in the area affected. He confirmed that whole villages have been washed away or buried in mud, about 50 kilometers of roads have disappeared and 40 bridges […]
We all share with the world our great shock and sadness as we hear of the recent disaster affecting our beloved Nepal. Though the epicentre and flood are not directly in the area we work, still the effects reach the community as we hear of local people missing and families affected. GDS in the UK […]
We are thrilled to report that following the Gorkha committee AGM they have confirmed that the current team will stand unchanged for the next 3 years with Laxman Archaya remaining as President. The small team work as volunteers which is very unusual in Nepal. They remain dedicated to supporting those in need by liaising with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Specialised occupational therapist Helen has arrived in Gorkha to share her skills and support staff working with Special Educational Needs children. Our team in Gorkha, GDHEDS, welcomed Helen and then she was taken to join her host family where she will spend the next five weeks. We look forward to sharing her experiences with you […]
After completing his Elective programme in Gorkha hospital, Yong Kumar, Sarita and Kalpana made a traditional presentation to say farewell. Alistair has now completed his final year medical studies at Edinburgh University and we would like to thank him for volunteering through GDS. Congratulations Alistair on passing and we wish you well in your […]
Medical Elective Alistair has kept us updated with his experience to date, in the Gorkha hospital. We weren’t sure what to expect as this is a new hospital so a bit unknown. However, it clearly has been a varied and valuable placement. He has spent time in the Emergency Department, Paediatrics, Theatre and Gynaecology. Such […]
The one-day conference hosted a range of interesting speakers relating to health and education in Nepal. There was also an opportunity for the many small uk based ngos to share inspirational stories as well as addressing the ongoing challenges in Nepal. Trustees Linda B. and Naomi, plus future volunteer Helen attended and gained much from […]
We are sad to share the news that long term supporter of GDS Mrs Hook has passed away. Mr and Mrs Hook will live on in the memory of many children in Gorkha, as the people from the UK who helped give them a chance and an education. They were a very generous and lovely […]
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.
Megan celebrated the Hindu festival of Brothers Day with her host family Lila. Sisters place tikas on their brothers to give them protection and give them gifts. In return the brothers gift their sisters money and the mala necklace is given as part of the blessing.
