Nepal, Feb. 15 -- Prativa Khadka celebrated this year's Valentine's Day with the kids of Shree Pragatishil High School in Nuwakot. She didn't bring them chocolates or roses but got them school bags instead. And, for them, that was the best gift of all. Most of these children came from very low-income groups and were discriminated for belonging to working-class families. They had a single set of clothes to wear to school and tatters for school bags. Prativa learnt of their misfortunes and reached out to the school to offer help.

Reaching out to help and launching solo projects to aid the needy aren't new to Prativa. She has been actively involved in programs and campaigns to help those in need. She has conducted health camps in rural area...