Workers: Ela Bhatt

Published: May 9, 2024, 7 a.m.

Ela Bhatt (1933-2022) was an activist and organizer who founded the Self-Employed Women\u2019s Association of India (SEWA), which serves primarily low-income women across India. She went on to become an influential figure, known internationally for her work in cooperatives, labor organizing, and microfinance.