What inspired Rewati Gurung to provide work for female inmates in Nepali jails?

Rewati Gurung is a filmmaker and entrepreneur based in Nepal.

Rewati Gurung is a filmmaker and entrepreneur based in Nepal. Credit: SBS Nepali/Prayas Dulal

Filmmaker and entrepreneur Rewati Gurung runs a business primarily producing “baby boxes” for children and mothers in need. Having employed women from various walks of life, Gurung says her main goal is to empower them to achieve financial independence. Nepal correspondent Prayas Dulal spoke with Gurung about her inspiration and the challenges she faced.


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Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.


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