The Altruist is Swetam Gungah’s first book on indentureship and it is an homage to the life and extraordinary achievements of his ancestor, as well as a commemoration of the centenary of the first ever Hindi book to be published in 1923 in Mauritius. In addition to this work, he is a regular contributor in the field of indentureship and collaborates extensively with academics and historians on this topic. Swetam has over 20 years of experience in financial services and education. He is an advocate of sustainability, working with his local community to help businesses and SMEs transition to a more sustainable business model. As a supporter of scientific literacy and an avid science communicator, he has worked with several schools, institutions, and businesses across the UK to promote STEM subjects.