HQ ARRC Charity for Project Kaida

The redevelopment of The Gurkha Museum is taking place under Project Kaida.  Kaida is the Nepali word for a unique blend of heritage, customs and ethos, and a forward-looking mindset. Kaida is the ‘Gurkha way’ and has been central to the successful contributions of the Gurkhas for over two hundred years of military service.  

Project Kaida is more than refitting a military museum: this redevelopment project will provide the opportunity to celebrate a unique and enduring cultural and historical legacy, and a military ethos respected across the world.  The project will deliver a world-class visitor experience to the widest audience, both virtual and physical, by celebrating and explaining the contributions of Gurkhas to the United Kingdom, and to global peace and security. 

Project Kaida will transform the Museum’s offering to celebrate the contributions of the Gurkhas to Britain yesterday, today and into the future.

- The Museum galleries will be completely renovated to ensure the Museum becomes a global must-visit destination.

- The library will be remodeled into an international research and education centre.

- The archives will be digitised to transform the access and research potential of their contents.

- A three-year funded innovative outreach and education programme will be put into action.