Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Yamapanchak, stands out as one of the most colourful and enchanting celebrations in Nepal.…

The Gurkha Welfare Trust extends congratulations to Vice Patron Joanna Lumley DBE on her Damehood in the New Years Honours.…

We are delighted to welcome our new Deputy Field Director in Nepal, Lt Col (Retd) Yam Bahadur Rana. Yam now…

When Rifleman Uttamkumar Rai signed up to serve the British Army 62 years ago, he had no idea about the challenges that lay ahead.

A look back at our work in Nepal last year Every year we publish an Annual Review, in addition to…

We pride ourselves on transparency. Our money is raised by The Gurkha Welfare Trust in the UK and spent by The Gurkha Welfare Trust in Nepal. We also part fund two advice centres in the UK for veterans and their families choosing to settle here. Having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary we are a well-established, well-respected and effective charity transforming the lives of Gurkha veterans, their families and communities

Healthcare in the hilltops We provide an international standard of healthcare and medication to Gurkha veterans and their families living…

We are proud to be one of the nominated charities for the Last Overland expedition beginning later this month.

The Oxford & Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition – The First Overland – made history in 1955 by being the first to drive from London to Singapore. That young team inspired generations of adventurers through their extraordinary endeavour, showing many remote corners of the world on film for the first time.

The Gurkha Welfare Trust is pleased to announce that the charity has today been awarded a substantial grant from the…

Every year in Nepal over 200 people drown in flood water caused by monsoon rain. This happens every year between…