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 […]
GDS logo mountain range in glorious view as Hilary completed the tough Manasalu trek. Well done! Here we are at the highest point, Larkye Pass 5130m, of our two-week trek, having set out at 4.45am that morning Perfect conditions, firm, crunchy snow/ice underfoot, millions of stars on a calm, dark ~moonless night, then blue skies […]
A generous donation was recently received to support children’s education in Gorkha. Walking in Austria as a practice for trekking in Nepal, Hilary met one of our long-time supporters of GDS and became interested in hearing what we do and looked up our website for more information. Hilary’s planned trek in the Himalayas will be […]
Recent volunteer Meg sought to raise money for projects she became involved in during her 3 month stay in Gorkha, and through the fantastic generosity of family and friends she was able to reach her target through Wonderful.org. An additional £200 was collected in gift aid and on top of this, Meg contributed funds through […]
Our fundraising quiz night near Chelmsford returns. Get yourself a team and let us know. Details all in flyer below.
A fitting tribute to Joy, 1926-2022. From the Gorkha committee. ‘We are really shocked to hear the loss of our founder president Joy Leighton who passed away recently. We here in Gorkha, organized a peace prayer for the healthy and peaceful release of her soul in heaven. Photograph of the peace prayer. We convey the message of […]
