From Madeline: I had the opportunity to design and deliver some training for teachers focusing on how to include children with special educational needs and disabilities in the classroom. This was co-facilitated with GDHEDS Chair Laxman who has lots of experience in teacher training, who was able to make sure we overcame the language barrier […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
The team in Gorkha held a meeting with School Head Teachers to discuss the sponsorship programme, gain feedback and answer their questions. GDS has sponsored children for over 30 years and currently supports over 120 children each year. £30 will provide full uniform and school equipment for the year. If you would like to support […]
Chair of GDS Linda Blunt was invited back to the Guild of Brentwood Gardeners and presented a talk on development and management of a private garden. Overcoming extremes of dry, wet and heat together with rabbits, badgers and deer to provide all year colour and structure plus fruit and vegetable production was warmly received with […]
GDS trustees, LindaC, Naomi, Geeta, LindaB & Amir, finally managed to get together for a meal to remember Joy, GDS Founder. Sadly Zoe was unable to be there, but was certainly there in spirit. Second photo is a few pictures of Joy from the archives enjoying her time in Gorkha. We raised a glass to […]
From humble beginnings and the introduction of western practices and medicine to support local health, the 50 bed facility has become an integral part of the expanding town providing services to the vast area of Gorkha District. Since the founding of GDS and GDHEDS in 1988, we are proud to have had links with the […]
GDS online meeting 26th March. We are now used to having our meetings online on Sunday mornings with a full Agenda to get through. Great feedback from Gorkha helped with our discussions. A request to raise the cost of individual sponsorship for children in school, due to global price rises of clothing etc. was agreed […]
Fundraising, Marmalade making. January/February is the marmalade making season as always. Bags of Seville oranges are bought, chopped and boiled by Linda, who made about 50 jars of Marmalade for GDS funds. Approximately 30 were sold at our recent Quiz Night, together with a range of Linda’s jams and chutneys which are sold to family […]
In our February 2023 edition we pay tribute to Founder and Patron of GDS Joy Leighton who recently passed away at the age of nearly 97, with some of her earlier projects highlighted. Our most recent volunteer Megan demonstrates Joy’s earlier aims, to support teachers in school to develop skills of integrated learning, actively help […]
After 2 pub performances of traditional Irish music by local band 5 go roving (though yes there are now 6!) Darren kindly donated £120 to GDS. Band members Paul, Richard, George, Sharon, Sofia and Darren performed vocals, violin, guitar, ukelali and penny whistle. Cheers and thank you.
We would like to remember our friends in Gorkha and celebrate their rich culture. GDS aims to help women and girls in programmes such as education and health Each year, March 8th is observed as International Women’s Day to celebrate the social, political, economic, and cultural achievements of women all over the world.The concept of International […]
Quiz night fundraising event was back after 3 years and a great success. £1195.11 was raised plus gift aid to be added which means a total of £1449.61 will be available to fund projects in Gorkha. How brilliant is that! A big thank you to all who helped make it happen and those who came […]
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 […]
