Founder: Smt. Ela Bhatt

Awards and Positions held:

• The 2011 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for her liftetime achievements in comprehensively empowering women in India and elsewhere through grassroots entrepreneurship, access to shelter, healthcare, micro-finance, micro-insurance, skill, legal services, collective bargaining power and other means thereby promoting equitable development and peace, following the Gandhian path of self-reliance and non-violence.
• Noted Indian social activist Ela Bhatt on May 13, 2010 Thursday received the Niwano Peace Prize 2010 for her contribution to the uplift of poor women in India.
• 1977 Ramon Magsaysay award for Community Leadership
• Ex Member of the National commission of Labour
• Ex Member Planning Commission
• Padma Shri awarded by Government of India 1985
• Padma Vibhushan awarded by Government of India 1986

Board Members

President: Smt. Renana Jhabvala

Vice Presidents:
Smt. Vidya Sinha
Smt. Farida Jalees

General Seretary: Smt. Manorma Joshi

Secretary: Smt. Nalani Nayak