Saving Gurkha veterans’ lives through monsoon and pandemic
Dr Anil Maharjan has worked with us for just over a year. His job is to visit Gurkha veterans and…
In pictures: Battling the monsoon in Nepal
The brave people of Nepal face a deadly monsoon every year. And this time it’s heavier than usual. The effects…
Gallery: Reaching Gurkha veterans in lockdown
We’re doing everything we can to reach Gurkha veterans and widows during these unprecedented times In response to the increase…
Read our latest Samachara newsletter
Samachara means ‘news’ in Nepali Catch up on our latest Samachara newsletter out today and read about Rifleman Rana Bahadur…
3 ways we’ve responded to Nepal’s COVID-19 situation
1. Providing medication and check-ups to Gurkha veterans and widows During the COVID-19 lockdown, our frontline medical staff have continued…
Hello Doctor – supporting Nepal during COVID-19
In this time of change and uncertainty we have seen members of our staff and our Gurkha veteran community rally…
A text message to the Gurkhas
Many of the Gurkha veterans and widows we support in Nepal live in remote communities. We visit the most vulnerable…
From discomfort to dignity: menstruation in Nepal
Menstruation in Nepal Since 2018, the Government of Nepal has recognised the importance of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and is…
A home for the widow who lost everything
Losing everything in the monsoon Last year’s monsoon was deadly. Rain was heavier than usual and landslides forced hundreds out…
Why we’re rebuilding Gurkhas’ homes: one veteran’s story
When Rifleman Uttamkumar Rai signed up to serve the British Army 62 years ago, he had no idea about the challenges that lay ahead.