Founded in Darjeeling nearly three decades ago, Gorkha Women’s Welfare Forum is a beacon of hope for women and children facing violence, trafficking, and exploitation. What began as a collective response to a tragic case of violence has grown into a movement for safety, dignity, and justice.

We work at the grassroots with survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and abuse, offering paralegal support, legal aid, counseling, and financial assistance when no one else steps forward. With a team of committed volunteers, we protect identities, uphold rights, and empower women toward independence.

• Women’s Safety & Legal Aid – Paralegal volunteers support survivors through police stations, court visits, and legal processes.
  
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  Child Protection – Combating trafficking, child marriage, and exploitation through awareness and rescue interventions.
  
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  Financial Empowerment – Promoting education, vocational training, and income-generation programs.
  
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  Community Awareness – Campaigns on trafficking, cyber-crime, and domestic violence across villages and tea garden areas.
  

Darjeeling shares porous borders with Nepal and Bangladesh, making it a hotspot for human trafficking. Each year, hundreds of girls from tea garden communities are lured away under false promises of education or jobs — many never return. Early marriages, domestic violence, and financial dependency further strip women of agency and dignity.

In response, under the leadership of President Kabita Tamang Pradhan, thousands of women have joined this movement. Today, GWWF stands as a trusted institution in the hills, offering legal, social, and emotional support to those most in need.

A safe, just, and empowered society where women and children live free from violence, exploitation, and discrimination.