Kathmandu, April 27 -- When Anmol Shrestha, born in Kathmandu and raised in Southern California, took on a role as a public health researcher at The Oda Foundation in rural Kalikot for nine months, he experienced a renewed connection to his Nepali identity.

Getting to learn from the locals and working in the country he was born in, he wanted to make a change, one where he could reconnect with the fellow Nepali diaspora to make an impact.

This dedication was not just fuelled by his experience at work; it was also shaped by a personal incident that left a huge impact on him.

While working in Kalikot, he says, "I got really close with a colleague there. It was so precious that he thought our time together was cherishable; he ended up nami...