Devi has been actively involved in volunteer work for over 40 years, supporting communities across the UK, Sierra Leone, and India. Throughout this time, she have led and participated in medical, social, and educational projects—often in some of the world’s most remote and underserved areas. In every role, Devi remained deeply committed to empowering vulnerable individuals and helping them move toward independence. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with several organisations, including Global Comfort, A Girl at a Time, and TINAP. Since 2008,

Devi served as CEO of Better Lives Foundation (BLF), bringing extensive experience in the charity sector, community engagement, and volunteer mobilisation. Her first visit to Sierra Leone left a profound impact on her—not only because of the many challenges people faced, but because of their strength, resilience, and extraordinary warmth. That spirit inspired the founding of the Better Lives Foundation. But at the heart of everything they do are the volunteers—dedicated individuals who give their time, talents, and hearts to this mission. Every clinic they’ve built, every child they’ve supported, and every life they’ve touched has been made possible by the quiet courage of the people BLF serves, and steadfast belief in creating something greater than themselves.

The BFL journey continues to be shaped by the people of Sierra Leone—their stories, strength, and dreams. Devi says, “We simply sought to walk alongside them, to listen, to serve, and to lead with love. This work is not just my purpose—it’s my calling. But it is the volunteers who remind me each day that real change begins when compassion shows up and stays.”

At BLF, our guiding principle is simple: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."