Siya is a student in upper kindergarten and the daughter of Surbhi, an alumna connected with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. She is known as a sensitive and caring child who mixes easily with everyone she meets.
Sister Roselyn Karakattu, who works closely with the children at the supplementary education center in Gothu, has often noticed Siya’s gentle nature. When Siya visits children from economically and socially disadvantaged communities, she joins them naturally. She listens, shares, and shows affection without hesitation. She does not see differences of caste or background. She sees people.
This year, Siya made a simple choice for her birthday. Instead of celebrating only at home, she asked to spend the day with children from Gothu, one of the supplementary education centers. Sister Roselyn helped coordinate the visit so the day could be shared with the children.
The children played games and shared a meal. For the children in Gothu, it was a rare day of attention. For Siya, it was time spent together.
Sister Roselyn noticed how easily Siya joined the group. She talked, played, and moved among the children without hesitation. At home, her mother, Surbhi, teaches her to respect people without regard to caste or creed.
The birthday focused less on gifts and more on showing up. It was a small decision that reflected inclusion in practice.
What makes Siya stand out is how natural this behavior is for her. She does not perform kindness. She lives it. Her mother and the Sisters in her life shape what she sees as normal. Their example opens a path toward a wider way of living, one grounded in respect, shared life, and attention to others.