Ela Bhatt: Empowering Women Through Cooperatives

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).

• Advocacy: Began as a lawyer representing trade union workers in Gujarat.
• Focus on Women: Expanded her efforts to support women in the informal sector, such as cigarette rollers, potters, and weavers.
• SEWA: Founded SEWA in the 1970s, which became a significant cooperative providing health insurance, retirement accounts, and skills training for women, helping them achieve self-reliance.

Ela Bhatt’s dedication to uplifting women aligns with our mission at The Developer Society. Her work demonstrates the power of collective action and the importance of creating support systems for the underserved, inspiring us to empower charities and NGOs through digital solutions.

While no person is without flaws, we choose to focus on the positive impact Bhatt has had in advocating for women's rights and economic empowerment. This approach allows us to draw inspiration from her achievements and apply similar principles in our own work for social good.