Ela Bhatt
Ela Bhatt, born on 7 September 1933 in India, is a pioneering advocate for women's labor rights and founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA).
Vive la révolution! ✊
At DEV we do the work we do because we're inspired by the incredible work that others are doing. We wanted to champion these trailblazers as figures to look up to because of their passion for change. While not without their faults, they exhibit a strong passion for questioning the norm and creating an impact. Their tales serve as a reminder that real advancement is frequently propelled by those who have the courage to dream of a brighter future, flaws and all. By embracing their narratives, we honour the strength of perseverance, dedication, and the belief that each person holds the capacity to spark significant change.
Revolutionaries
John Ball
John Ball, born in 1338 in the UK, was an English priest known for his significant role in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
Richard Cobden
Richard Cobden, born on 3 June 1804 in the UK, was a British Parliament member renowned for his advocacy of free trade, non-interventionist foreign policy, peace, and parliamentary reform.
John Woolman
John Woolman, born on 19 October 1720 in the USA, was an American merchant, tailor, journalist, Quaker preacher, and early abolitionist who advocated against slavery, animal cruelty, economic injustice, and conscription.
Elizabeth Fry
Elizabeth Fry, born on 21 May 1780 in the UK, was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist, and Quaker, famously known as the "Angel of Prisons."
Ada Salter
Ada Salter, born on 20 July 1866 in the UK, was an English social reformer, environmentalist, pacifist, and Quaker, notable for her pioneering work in social housing, women's suffrage, and urban gardening.
Sylvia Pankhurst
Sylvia Pankhurst, born on 5 May 1882 in the UK, was a political activist and campaigner for women's rights, renowned for her militant tactics in the fight for women's suffrage.
Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg, born on 3 January 2003 in Sweden, is an environmental activist known for urging world leaders to take immediate action against climate change.
Alan Turing
Alan Turing, a British mathematician, is considered one of the fathers of modern computer science and played a crucial role in code-breaking during World War II.