Ela Bhatt - A Lifestory
Empowering Women Through Selfemployment: Dignity, Autonomy, And Economic Freedom
She was more than just someone who put things together; she was a big force for change in India. She spent her life helping poor women get power, like the main person in a happy movie, but with real results. Think of the energy in "Hidden Figures," but instead of working out space trips, she was finding ways for many women to be able to support themselves. Her work started in 1972 with the start of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), a group for workers that became a sign of hope. SEWA was not just a group; it was a movement. As Ratan Tata said, "Her work is inspiring." It showed that she believed that even the most helpless could become able to support themselves. Think of the strength shown in "Chariots of Fire," but instead of trying to win at the Olympics, she fought for the basic rights and respect of her members. She knew that being poor was not just about money; it was about society too. She worked to make a society where women could do well, not just get by. She won the Right Livelihood Award in 1984, which showed how hard she worked. Like the team that was not expected to win in "Miracle," she proved that even what seems impossible can be done if you try hard and believe in working together. Her work still gives people hope even after she died on 02 November 2022.
