Pushpa Basnet
पुष्पा बस्नेत
Social Worker & CNN Hero
Rescuing children from prison life in Nepal
Birthday
June 20, 1984
Birthplace
Kathmandu, Nepal
Age
41 years old
Nationality
Nepalese
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Education
MSW from Kadambari College
Connect:Facebook
Experience & Roles
Founder & President
CurrentECDC Nepal
2005 - Present
NGO LeaderFounded Early Childhood Development Center for children of prisoners
Their Story
Pushpa Basnet is a Nepali social worker who founded the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) to provide care and education for children living in prisons with their incarcerated parents. She was named CNN Hero of the Year in 2012 for her extraordinary work.
Achievements
- CNN Hero of the Year 2012
- Founded ECDC Nepal
- Rescued 100+ children from prison life
- Recognized by global media
Awards & Honors
- CNN Hero of the Year 2012
- Social Welfare Council Award
