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Today, a new generation of Gurkhas completes 37 weeks of grueling training at their Pass Out Parade in Catterick.
Their journey is one of immense determination. Sig Santosh Rai of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals shared the story of his own experience from the 19/20 intake. www.gwt.org.uk/news/journey...
Their journey is one of immense determination. Sig Santosh Rai of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals shared the story of his own experience from the 19/20 intake. www.gwt.org.uk/news/journey...
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Today, a new generation of Gurkhas completes 37 weeks of grueling training at their Pass Out Parade in Catterick.
Their journey is one of immense determination. Sig Santosh Rai of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals shared the story of his own experience from the 19/20 intake. www.gwt.org.uk/news/journey...
Their journey is one of immense determination. Sig Santosh Rai of the Queen’s Gurkha Signals shared the story of his own experience from the 19/20 intake. www.gwt.org.uk/news/journey...
This Remembrance Sunday, we remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives or suffered for us in war.
Over 90,000 Gurkha soldiers served in the British Army during World War One, of whom more than 20,000 were wounded or killed.
We will remember them.
Over 90,000 Gurkha soldiers served in the British Army during World War One, of whom more than 20,000 were wounded or killed.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This Remembrance Sunday, we remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives or suffered for us in war.
Over 90,000 Gurkha soldiers served in the British Army during World War One, of whom more than 20,000 were wounded or killed.
We will remember them.
Over 90,000 Gurkha soldiers served in the British Army during World War One, of whom more than 20,000 were wounded or killed.
We will remember them.
GWT Ambassador, Hari Budha Magar, inspired students at Carlton Primary with his incredible journey of resilience. He shared how the Gurkha spirit and the support of his section saved his life. Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/hari-bu...
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
GWT Ambassador, Hari Budha Magar, inspired students at Carlton Primary with his incredible journey of resilience. He shared how the Gurkha spirit and the support of his section saved his life. Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/hari-bu...
As our pensioners get older, they are becoming more frail which means an increased risk of falls.
This is why targeted frailty identification and robust fall-prevention interventions are a priority for our Rehabilitation Team in Nepal.
This is why targeted frailty identification and robust fall-prevention interventions are a priority for our Rehabilitation Team in Nepal.
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
As our pensioners get older, they are becoming more frail which means an increased risk of falls.
This is why targeted frailty identification and robust fall-prevention interventions are a priority for our Rehabilitation Team in Nepal.
This is why targeted frailty identification and robust fall-prevention interventions are a priority for our Rehabilitation Team in Nepal.
Cognitive fun at our Residential Home in Dharan! Sorting games help our elderly residents stay sharp, focused, and engaged. A simple game can make a huge difference!
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Cognitive fun at our Residential Home in Dharan! Sorting games help our elderly residents stay sharp, focused, and engaged. A simple game can make a huge difference!
Protecting the Protectors: A Huge Thank You to Keela! 🏔️🙏
We are immensely grateful to Keela International Ltd for their generous donation of warm, expert winter gear for our field staff in Nepal! Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/a-warm-...
We are immensely grateful to Keela International Ltd for their generous donation of warm, expert winter gear for our field staff in Nepal! Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/a-warm-...
November 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Protecting the Protectors: A Huge Thank You to Keela! 🏔️🙏
We are immensely grateful to Keela International Ltd for their generous donation of warm, expert winter gear for our field staff in Nepal! Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/a-warm-...
We are immensely grateful to Keela International Ltd for their generous donation of warm, expert winter gear for our field staff in Nepal! Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/a-warm-...
Huge congratulations to GWT supporter Daisy Rex, who just completed one of the world's toughest hikes: the entire Great Himalaya Trail!
Daisy finished the route in an incredible 80 days, raising over £5,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust! Read the full story here: www.gwt.org.uk/news/daisy-r...
Daisy finished the route in an incredible 80 days, raising over £5,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust! Read the full story here: www.gwt.org.uk/news/daisy-r...
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Huge congratulations to GWT supporter Daisy Rex, who just completed one of the world's toughest hikes: the entire Great Himalaya Trail!
Daisy finished the route in an incredible 80 days, raising over £5,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust! Read the full story here: www.gwt.org.uk/news/daisy-r...
Daisy finished the route in an incredible 80 days, raising over £5,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust! Read the full story here: www.gwt.org.uk/news/daisy-r...
The road may be long, but we are committed to reaching our pensioners.
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The road may be long, but we are committed to reaching our pensioners.
Chandan Shahi is a 10-year-old boy whose life was changed by an accident that led to the amputation of his left forearm. Despite initial struggles with funding for care, he found new hope when he discovered the GWT Specialist Outreach Medical Camp.
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/the-hea...
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/the-hea...
October 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Chandan Shahi is a 10-year-old boy whose life was changed by an accident that led to the amputation of his left forearm. Despite initial struggles with funding for care, he found new hope when he discovered the GWT Specialist Outreach Medical Camp.
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/the-hea...
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/the-hea...
This Fundraising Friday we would like to say a big thank you to the School of Army Aeronautical Engineering who recently held a Doko Race, raising over £250 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
October 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This Fundraising Friday we would like to say a big thank you to the School of Army Aeronautical Engineering who recently held a Doko Race, raising over £250 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
Yesterday marked the fifth day and final day of Tihar, also known as Bhai Tika.
This day celebrates the bond shared between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a colourful tika to their brothers forheads offering a prayer for long life, health and prosperity.
This day celebrates the bond shared between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a colourful tika to their brothers forheads offering a prayer for long life, health and prosperity.
October 23, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Yesterday marked the fifth day and final day of Tihar, also known as Bhai Tika.
This day celebrates the bond shared between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a colourful tika to their brothers forheads offering a prayer for long life, health and prosperity.
This day celebrates the bond shared between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a colourful tika to their brothers forheads offering a prayer for long life, health and prosperity.
Sanjeev Kumar Chhetri, a Gurkha veteran who had lost his service documents, was living in poverty. His family didn't know he was eligible for GWT support. But when our team noticed him during a visit the the AWC to collect his mother’s medication, everything changed. Read more: bit.ly/4ngoToQ
October 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Sanjeev Kumar Chhetri, a Gurkha veteran who had lost his service documents, was living in poverty. His family didn't know he was eligible for GWT support. But when our team noticed him during a visit the the AWC to collect his mother’s medication, everything changed. Read more: bit.ly/4ngoToQ
Residents at our Home in Dharan show us healing is a shared journey. They tackle exercises together, finding strength and independence in every movement.
October 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Residents at our Home in Dharan show us healing is a shared journey. They tackle exercises together, finding strength and independence in every movement.
Happy Tihar!
Today marks the start of the 5 day festival of Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights.
It's a special time dedicated to honouring not only gods and goddesses but also the deep relationship between humans and animals, including the worship of the crow, the cow, and the dog.
Today marks the start of the 5 day festival of Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights.
It's a special time dedicated to honouring not only gods and goddesses but also the deep relationship between humans and animals, including the worship of the crow, the cow, and the dog.
October 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Happy Tihar!
Today marks the start of the 5 day festival of Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights.
It's a special time dedicated to honouring not only gods and goddesses but also the deep relationship between humans and animals, including the worship of the crow, the cow, and the dog.
Today marks the start of the 5 day festival of Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights.
It's a special time dedicated to honouring not only gods and goddesses but also the deep relationship between humans and animals, including the worship of the crow, the cow, and the dog.
This Fundraiser Friday we would like to say a massive thank you and well done to Gurkha veteran Rajen Gurung, who completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride last month raising over £600 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust! 💚
October 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This Fundraiser Friday we would like to say a massive thank you and well done to Gurkha veteran Rajen Gurung, who completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride last month raising over £600 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust! 💚
Madan Bahadur Rai lives with is wife Suku in eastern Nepal. Madan served in GTR before being made redundant and returning to Nepal. Now, at 78 years of age, GWT are providing him with medical care for COPD as well as his monthly pension.
Thank you for helping us look after veterans like Madan. 🙏
Thank you for helping us look after veterans like Madan. 🙏
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Madan Bahadur Rai lives with is wife Suku in eastern Nepal. Madan served in GTR before being made redundant and returning to Nepal. Now, at 78 years of age, GWT are providing him with medical care for COPD as well as his monthly pension.
Thank you for helping us look after veterans like Madan. 🙏
Thank you for helping us look after veterans like Madan. 🙏
Our Residential Home in Kaski welcome their newest resident.
Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to Maya Devi Gurung, widow of the late Rifleman Chhatta Bir Gurung (6GR).
We wish Maya Devi many years of comfort, happiness, and peace in her new home, living with the dignity she deserves.
Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to Maya Devi Gurung, widow of the late Rifleman Chhatta Bir Gurung (6GR).
We wish Maya Devi many years of comfort, happiness, and peace in her new home, living with the dignity she deserves.
October 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our Residential Home in Kaski welcome their newest resident.
Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to Maya Devi Gurung, widow of the late Rifleman Chhatta Bir Gurung (6GR).
We wish Maya Devi many years of comfort, happiness, and peace in her new home, living with the dignity she deserves.
Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to Maya Devi Gurung, widow of the late Rifleman Chhatta Bir Gurung (6GR).
We wish Maya Devi many years of comfort, happiness, and peace in her new home, living with the dignity she deserves.
Your support ensures that Gurkha veterans and their widows can live in dignity with access to the financial and medical aid that they deserve.
October 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Your support ensures that Gurkha veterans and their widows can live in dignity with access to the financial and medical aid that they deserve.
94 year-old Gurkha veteran Man Bahadur Gurung is the devoted father of 3 children, a son who is blind and 2 daughters with learning disabilities.
Thanks to your support, last year we were able to build him an Earthquake-Resilient Home and more recently provided a complete bedding set. 🙏
Thanks to your support, last year we were able to build him an Earthquake-Resilient Home and more recently provided a complete bedding set. 🙏
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
94 year-old Gurkha veteran Man Bahadur Gurung is the devoted father of 3 children, a son who is blind and 2 daughters with learning disabilities.
Thanks to your support, last year we were able to build him an Earthquake-Resilient Home and more recently provided a complete bedding set. 🙏
Thanks to your support, last year we were able to build him an Earthquake-Resilient Home and more recently provided a complete bedding set. 🙏
Our team recently visited Gurkha veteran Shree Prasad Rai at his home following his rehabilitation stay at our Residential Home in Dharan.
The team were incredibly impressed with his progress as they guided him through his therapeutic exercises, seeing him walk with confidence.
The team were incredibly impressed with his progress as they guided him through his therapeutic exercises, seeing him walk with confidence.
October 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Our team recently visited Gurkha veteran Shree Prasad Rai at his home following his rehabilitation stay at our Residential Home in Dharan.
The team were incredibly impressed with his progress as they guided him through his therapeutic exercises, seeing him walk with confidence.
The team were incredibly impressed with his progress as they guided him through his therapeutic exercises, seeing him walk with confidence.
Every field visit brings us face to face with the quiet strength of our Gurkha veterans and widows. We sit, we listen, we share tea and stories — and in those simple moments, something powerful happens: connection. 💚
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Every field visit brings us face to face with the quiet strength of our Gurkha veterans and widows. We sit, we listen, we share tea and stories — and in those simple moments, something powerful happens: connection. 💚
Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎
This World Teacher’s Day we celebrate the incredible teachers at Wana Secondary School in Nepal, whose dedication has finally been matched by safe, modern facilities!
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/bringin...
This World Teacher’s Day we celebrate the incredible teachers at Wana Secondary School in Nepal, whose dedication has finally been matched by safe, modern facilities!
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/bringin...
October 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎
This World Teacher’s Day we celebrate the incredible teachers at Wana Secondary School in Nepal, whose dedication has finally been matched by safe, modern facilities!
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/bringin...
This World Teacher’s Day we celebrate the incredible teachers at Wana Secondary School in Nepal, whose dedication has finally been matched by safe, modern facilities!
Read more: www.gwt.org.uk/news/bringin...
Earlier this year our team in Bhojpur had the joy of handing over a newly built Earthquake Resilient Home to Gurkha widow Guna Kumari Chettri.
"The pensioner was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude with tears in her eyes and a smile full of emotion, she described the home as a dream come true."
"The pensioner was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude with tears in her eyes and a smile full of emotion, she described the home as a dream come true."
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Earlier this year our team in Bhojpur had the joy of handing over a newly built Earthquake Resilient Home to Gurkha widow Guna Kumari Chettri.
"The pensioner was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude with tears in her eyes and a smile full of emotion, she described the home as a dream come true."
"The pensioner was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude with tears in her eyes and a smile full of emotion, she described the home as a dream come true."
Earlier this month residents at our Dharan home marked World Alzheimer's day with a game of ‘whats inside the box’ a sensory game that sparked curiosity, lots of smiles, laughter, and wonderful conversations.
September 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Earlier this month residents at our Dharan home marked World Alzheimer's day with a game of ‘whats inside the box’ a sensory game that sparked curiosity, lots of smiles, laughter, and wonderful conversations.