Anuradha Koirala
social worker
Who was Anuradha Koirala?
Nepalese social activist who founded Maiti Nepal, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and helping victims of sexual abuse. She received the CNN Hero of the Year award in 2010 for her work rescuing over 12,000 women and girls.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Anuradha Koirala (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu | 1999 | — |
| CNN Hero of the Year | 2010 | — |
| Padma Shri in social work | 2017 | — |