Contact:
01722 323 955 or info@gwt.org.uk
Welfare Advice:
Salisbury 01722 343 111, Aldershot 01252 329 460 or gurkhawelfare@gwt.org.uk
Who are they
The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life.
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Reasons to remember
Roughly 19,000 Gurkha soldiers have died during the many wars they've fought at Britain's side. Many thousands more have been wounded, and more still have returned to a life of hardship in Nepal. Here are 11 reasons to remind you just why the Gurkhas deserve our support...
Reasons to remember
Gurkhas Today
Today, the Gurkha soldiers remain an important part of the British Army. In recent times, Gurkhas have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the Falklands and Gulf Wars. Peacekeeping missions have also taken them to Kosovo, Bosnia, East Timor and Sierra Leone. They remain renowned for their loyalty, professionalism and bravery.
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News
Nepal Weather & Flooding Update
Heavy rains on Monday 28th September caused widespread flooding and landslides across Nepal, with Chitwan among the hardest-hit regions. The…
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Rebuilding Hope for children in Sukurdung
The Trust is rebuilding hope for children in Saraswati, a small village in Nepal’s Baglung district, through a major school…
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