The Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) of Nepal have been awarded the WHO South-East Asia Region's (WHO-SEARO) Award for Public Health Champion for their remarkable contributions to healthcare in the country. Their community-based approach has proven particularly valuable in reaching underserved populations that might otherwise have limited access to healthcare services. The impact of the FCHVs' work is clearly demonstrated through impressive health statistics. Their work has brought down under-five mortality from 162 to 28 per 1,000 live births, according to the Nepal Demographic Health Survey 2022. However, despite widespread recognition of their work, FCHVs – the all-women workforce – are not recognised as employees by the government.