About in Gorkha Foundation

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 and Nepal.
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.
The Foundation has a proud history of collaboration. Following are some of the organizations that partnerwith 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
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.