Gurkha Welfare Fund Australia LimitedRegistered

Gurkhas Australia supports Gurkha veterans, widows, families and communities in Nepal through the Gurkha Welfare Trust, the leading charity in Nepal. Although current Gurkhas receive full pensions, previous generations do not and so many rely on our generosity simply to survive. The Gurkha Welfare Trust supports our 'brothers in arms' in their time of need: rebuilding earthquake strength houses for veterans and their families, providing clean water and sanitation for many communities and a pension for over 4,400 Gurkha veterans and their widows with an average age of over 80. Visits by Gurkhas to Australia have provided the catalyst for fundraising. Funds raised are directed to the Rotary organisation from where they are distributed in Nepal by the Gurkha Welfare Trust, the most established charity in Nepal which is part funded by the British Government. Activity in Australia is dependent on the deployment of British Army Gurkhas to Australia and their willingness to participate in activities with the Australian Defence Force and wider community.