We provide financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.

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About the Charity

We enable Gurkha veterans, their families and their wider communities to live their lives with dignity in Nepal.

About the Gurkhas

Gurkhas are traditionally recruited from the hill people of Nepal, with roots right back to an 8th century Hindu warrior.

Carols by Candlelight

On 14 December, celebrate the festive season by singing classic carols with friends and family.

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News
15 Oct 2021
Global Handwashing Day: Our future is at hand

  Today is Global Handwashing Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness worldwide about the importance of washing our…

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News
08 Oct 2021
Teams raise over £500,000 at Trailwalker 2021

Congratulations to all the challengers who participated in Trailwalker 2021 and proved they could take on the ultimate endurance event!…

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29 Sep 2021
Emergency relief for village struck by floods

GWT has delivered emergency relief supplies to 25 families from the remote village of Hile in Lamjung after their homes…

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Who are the Gurkhas?

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Your Gurkha stories

Keep the legend of the Gurkhas alive by sharing your story and read others' too

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  • 11:11 AM, 30 Oct 2021Since the devastating earthquake of 2015, thanks to your support we have been working hard to rebuild homes for Gur… https://t.co/0MD8MoSZ5W

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