Pushpa Basnet is revealed Sunday morning as the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year . The nonprofit gives college scholarships to teenagers who pledge not to drink while they 're underage . She supports children in Nepal so they do n't have to live behind bars with their parents . For being named Hero of the Year , she receives $ 5000 to continue her work .
Pushpa Basnet is revealed Sunday morning as the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year . She supports children in Nepal so they do n't have to live behind bars with their parents . For being named Hero of the Year , she receives $ 5000 to continue her work .