Jas

As a pensioner 4,500 miles away from home, life can be lonely.

Part of one of the most feared and respected regiments, Gurkha Jas Bahadur Limbu was proud to serve in the British Army.

But Wales is a far cry from the rural Nepalese village he grew up in. Now 77 and speaking little to no English, his world is growing smaller. Separated from his children and with little funds to return to Nepal, Jas misses home.

SSAFA understands the sacrifices made by Gurkhas and the challenges faced by them and their families.

We know how hard it can be to navigate life in Britain, from missing family to understanding the benefits system and paying bills.

SSAFA provided Jas Limbu with a tablet, which has been a lifeline for him.

It has opened up his world and made it possible for him to speak to his children on video calls.

"It feels like face-to-face talk," he describes. "We can see each other live! It brings family and friends close together anywhere in the world."

The tablet given out as part of SSAFA’s Digital Inclusion Project means that Jas Limbu can celebrate life milestones with his children and watch their families grow. It also means he can enjoy his retirement listening to Nepalese music and British Forces Broadcasting Service Gurkha radio, as well as chatting to other Gurkhas here in the UK.