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The Gorkha Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, grassroots
organization working to improve living conditions and
strengthen the
economy in poor and marginalized communities in the Gorkha region.
Established in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA, the Foundation
supervises the work of the
Society for Sustainable Development (SSD) in
Nepal. SSD is a
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the
Government of Nepal.
The Foundation also works with other individuals,
groups and other organizations in the USA
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Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia between
China and India. Here the life expectancy of women is 57.35 years as
compared to 58.84 years for men, the literacy rate for women is 42.5% as
compared to 68.5% for men, the labor force is 81% agriculture, and
according to the Economic Survey publication by the Ministry of Finance
the per capita income level is $240 per year. Gorkha district is 200
kilometers west of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
In Gorkha individuals earn less than $1 per day and parents
cannot access proper health care and education for their children. The
poor typically work hard but struggle to break a cycle of poverty that can
span generations. By building partnerships, engaging local leaders, and
leveraging available resources, the Gorkha Foundation develops integrated
solution to the underlying problems of poverty on a non-sectarian basis.
Whether it’s rebuilding schools/libraries, teaching
new job skills,
training farmers or improving access to health care,
the Foundation works
with communities to create sustainable
solutions that go beyond addressing
the symptoms of distress. Working together, we make a difference. |
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The Foundation has a proud history of collaboration.
Following are some of the organizations that partner
with us to make a
difference in the communities
around Gorkha.
- Healthcare: Radiology Mammography International
- Healthcare: Arise Medical
- Education: Room to Read
- Education: BLE Group, Improving Student Learning
- Microfinance: Lending Promise
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The Gorkha Foundation was highlighted in an article published in the April 2010 issue of the ECS Nepal Magazine. Please
click on Bringing aid to Gorkha’s Poor to read the entire article.
Also click on this link
'Gorkha map' to see the map of Gorkha District.
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| 100 percent of the donation goes toward programs, zero
percent goes toward overhead. All non-program expenses, such as overhead
and fund-raising, are paid for with start-up grants from our founding
supporters. Gorkha Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit recognized by the
IRS, and all donations and grants to the Gorkha Foundation are
tax-deductible in accordance with the IRS regulations. |
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