Bishnu, herself of low-caste, grew up in a remote village in a family of subsistence farmers. Surmounting enormous obstacles, including gender and caste discrimination, she completed an education as a social worker. She then founded Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON), which acts as a human rights organization for "untouchable" women. EDWON empowers women socially and econmoically through education and micro-finance programs.

A small documentary crew followed her on one of her trips to Nepal to capture the way of life in her home village. Musicicans and dancers welcomed them in on day one.

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