Ela Bhatt, 'gentle revolutionary' and pioneer in women's empowerment, was a member of The Elders between 2007 and 2016. She played a vital role in shaping the organisation, its values and its work.
Ela Bhatt with fellow Elders during a visit to Israel Palestine in 2009.
Ela Bhatt takes a walk with Lakhdar Brahimi during The Elders bi-annual board meeting in Morocco, 2009.
Photo: Jeff Moore
Ela Bhatt meets SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association of India) vegetable vendors in Ahemdabad, India in 2010. Bhatt founded SEWA to protect female vendors from the exploitation of money lenders.
Photo: Tom Pietrasik
Ela Bhatt greets Nelson Mandela during The Elders bi-annual board meeting and trip to Johannesburg, 2010.
Ela Bhatt speaking during a meeting between The Elders and eminent Indian leaders committed to supporting efforts to end child marriage, 2012.
Photo: Tom Pietrasik
With fellow Elders Mary Robinson and Gro Harlem Brundtland during The Elders' visit to India, 2012.
Photo: Tom Pietrasik
Speaking with Jimmy Carter at The Elders’ bi annual board meeting in Cape Town in 2013.
Photo: Jeff Moore
Ela Bhatt during The Elders' bi-annual board meeting in Atlanta, 2014.
Photo: Jeff Moore
Cover Photo: Jeff Moore