School in village of Kulbir Thapa VC receives new furniture

Ahead of the anniversary of Rifleman Kulbir Thapa’s brave actions in service, we wanted to share some lovely photos from Shree Bhanu Basic School in Nigalpani, Nepal. The school is located in the same village where Kulbir lived many years ago.

The Gurkha Welfare Trust recently provided Shree Bhanu with new classroom furniture, so students can attend school in comfort. The new desks, chairs, bookcases, and whiteboards will make a huge improvement to the learning environment, enabling students to excel and have brighter futures.

Since the start of our Schools Programme in 1989, we have provided over 800,000 children with access to education.

Kulbir Thapa VC

Kulbir Thapa was the first Gurkha soldier to receive the Victoria Cross for gallantry. Born in Nepal in 1888, Kulbir served in the 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Queen Alexandra’s Own Gurkha Rifles at the start of the First World War. He was awarded his Victoria Cross for saving three of his comrades on the western front, whilst wounded and under enemy fire.