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The Gurkha Welfare Trust (the GWT). We provide financial, medical and development aid to #Gurkha veterans, their families and communities in #Nepal 🇳🇵

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As temperatures continue to drop in Pokhara, our veterans and widows are struggling to cope with the harsh winter weather. Our team have provided electric heaters to our most vulnerable pensioners, making a significant difference during this difficult time.

As temperatures continue to drop in Pokhara, our  veterans and widows are struggling to cope with the harsh winter weather. Our team have provided electric heaters to our most vulnerable pensioners, making a significant difference during this difficult time.
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Gurkha widow, Basant Devi Gurung is overjoyed with her newly renovated home! Her once dark and damp room has been completely transformed with plastered walls and floors, and safe electrical wiring. "I often stayed outside before," shares Basant Devi. "But now, thanks to GWT, my

Gurkha widow, Basant Devi Gurung is overjoyed with her newly renovated home! 
Her once dark and damp room has been completely transformed with plastered walls and floors, and safe electrical wiring. 
"I often stayed outside before," shares Basant Devi. "But now, thanks to GWT, my
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Our beautiful charity calendar is now available at a discounted price. Featuring stunning imagery of our Gurkha veterans and widows each purchase helps support our work in Nepal, helping veterans and widows live with dignity. Order yours today and make a difference!

Our beautiful charity calendar is now available at a discounted price. Featuring stunning imagery of our Gurkha veterans and widows each purchase helps support our work in Nepal, helping veterans and widows live with dignity.
Order yours today and make a difference!
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Our team regularly deliver essential medical services to our vulnerable pensioners. Unfortunately sometimes our elderly veterans and widows require more than simple medication. Our team in Syangja recently delivered an oxygen concentrator Gurkha widow Runisara Ale to help her to

Our team regularly deliver essential medical services to our vulnerable pensioners. Unfortunately sometimes our elderly veterans and widows require more than simple medication. Our team in Syangja recently delivered an oxygen concentrator Gurkha widow Runisara Ale to help her to
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From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; GWT Ambassador Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, going to school barefoot, growing up in civil war, passing the most difficult military selection, losing his

From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; GWT Ambassador Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, going to school barefoot, growing up in civil war, passing the most difficult military selection, losing his
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Our team in Bhojpur have provided a cleaner and safer new water-sealed toilet for Gurkha widow Basan Maya Rai. This essential facility will undoubtedly improve her quality of life and allow her to live with dignity.

Our team in Bhojpur have provided a cleaner and safer new water-sealed toilet for Gurkha widow Basan Maya Rai. This essential facility will undoubtedly improve her quality of life and allow her to live with dignity.
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The incredible Jim Morton has reached his ambitious target of raising £50,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust. Read more: gwt.org.uk/news/50000-for…

The incredible Jim Morton has reached his ambitious target of raising £50,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust. Read more: gwt.org.uk/news/50000-for…
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Our rehabilitation team travel high into the hills to reach our elderly pensioners in their homes, working to improve their mobility and comfort.

Our rehabilitation team travel high into the hills to reach our elderly pensioners in their homes, working to improve their mobility and comfort.
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Known for his work with the Royal Gurkha Regiment and his contributions to the Gurkha Welfare Trust, Alun Richardson has created this stunning book ‘Khumbu’, a photographic journey through stunning landscapes, cultural moments, and the everyday lives of the Sherpa people. 70% of

Known for his work with the Royal Gurkha Regiment and his contributions to the Gurkha Welfare Trust, Alun Richardson has created this stunning book ‘Khumbu’, a photographic journey through stunning landscapes, cultural moments, and the everyday lives of the Sherpa people. 70% of
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The doko basket is an essential and iconic part of traditional Nepalese culture. Dokos are primarily used in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions as versatile carriers. Farmers and labourers rely on them to transport a variety of goods. They also play a pivotal part in Gurkha

The doko basket is an essential and iconic part of traditional Nepalese culture. Dokos are primarily used in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions as versatile carriers. Farmers and labourers rely on them to transport a variety of goods. They also play a pivotal part in Gurkha
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Taking care of our seniors! Our Baglung Area Welfare Centre organised a dental clinic alongside a social event for our pensioners. This allows them to address their dental needs while enjoying the company of friends.

Taking care of our seniors! Our Baglung Area Welfare Centre organised a dental clinic alongside a social event for our pensioners. This allows them to address their dental needs while enjoying the company of friends.
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We are immensely grateful to Splash Projects who funded the production of this wonderful video, showcasing some of the highlights of Trailwalker 2024. Find out more: gwt.org.uk/news/splash-pr…

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"With each step into the hidden valleys of Khotang, we carry the gifts of medical care and unwavering support, lighting up lives with every visit." Birendra Kumar Sah, Mobile Health Practitioner

"With each step into the hidden valleys of Khotang, we carry the gifts of medical care and unwavering support, lighting up lives with every visit." Birendra Kumar Sah, Mobile Health Practitioner
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Honoring Tradition, Crafting Excellence Meet Viking Kunwor, a proud sixth-generation descendant of Captain Balbhadra, the legendary warrior who bravely defended Nalapani Fort during the Anglo-Gurkha War of 1814. Being connected to such an iconic figure—known as the Lion of

Honoring Tradition, Crafting Excellence 

Meet Viking Kunwor, a proud sixth-generation descendant of Captain Balbhadra, the legendary warrior who bravely defended Nalapani Fort during the Anglo-Gurkha War of 1814. Being connected to such an iconic figure—known as the Lion of
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Are you looking for a new challenge this year? Why not sign up for The AJ Bell Great North Run on 7 September and take on a personal challenge whilst doing something incredible for Gurkha veterans and their communities in Nepal. The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest

Are you looking for a new challenge this year? Why not sign up for The AJ Bell Great North Run on 7 September and take on a personal challenge whilst doing something incredible for Gurkha veterans and their communities in Nepal.

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest
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The groundwork has began on some of the new Earthquake-Resilient homes that we will be building for our vulnerable veterans and widows this year. 🏠

The groundwork has began on some of the new Earthquake-Resilient homes that we will be building for our vulnerable veterans and widows this year. 🏠