In 2011, Jyotika Bhatia and her co-founder Vaishali Shah realized that with a little help, impoverished women could upskill, increase their earning power, and become an incredible force for good in their communities. Years later, their non-profit organization, Srujna, provides training, income opportunities, and coaching to women across India, acting as a bridge between them and the external market so that they can earn independent income. Join Jyotika as she describes how Srujna was built, and why investing in women is good for us all.
Bridget FinkeldeyJyotika is a passionate social entrepreneur working in the development sector for 13+ years. Her academic background is in social entrepreneurship, and she is an avid learner who continuously studies to upgrade her knowledge of the development courses.
She strongly believes in investing in women at the grassroots level, as she sees them as capable of transforming the communities. Her love for travel and social work leads her to undertake community immersions to learn more about cultures, daily life, and struggles of women in different parts of India.
Her vision is to speak at the UN one day, sharing inspiring, powerful stories of women changemakers and the changed status of women in India's workforce participation.