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I Have Always Believed That Kindness Can Change Someone’s Life.
SHANTHALA NATARAJ
SHANTHALA NATARAJ
SHANTHALA NATARAJ
Founder
I have always believed that kindness does not need a reason. Sometimes, a small act of care can bring hope to someone’s life, and sometimes, simply being there for someone can make a meaningful difference.
From my childhood, I have felt a strong desire to support people who needed a helping hand. Growing up in a rural environment, I witnessed the challenges faced by children, families and elderly people in communities where even basic support can make a big difference.
But my own journey has also taught me that life does not always give us an easy path.
A Journey Built Through Hard Work
My journey was filled with responsibilities, challenges and moments when I had to choose between what was easy and what was necessary.
While pursuing my education, I also had responsibilities that required me to work. I took up part-time work alongside my studies, learning from an early age what it meant to manage time, responsibilities and dreams together.
There were days when work would take most of my time, leaving very little time for myself.
But I never wanted my circumstances to decide how far I could go.
Many nights were spent studying after work, sometimes late into the night and even at midnight, when the world around me was quiet.
Those moments were not easy. There were times when I was tired, but I continued. There were responsibilities that had to be handled, but I continued to study. There were challenges that could have made me give up, but I kept moving forward.
Those experiences shaped the person I am today.
They taught me the value of hard work, patience, discipline, responsibility and, most importantly, compassion.
Because when you have experienced challenges yourself, you begin to understand the struggles of others differently.
From Personal Struggles to a Larger Purpose
Over the years, my experiences made me realise that many people around us are also fighting their own battles quietly.
A child may have the desire to study but not the right support.
A family may struggle to provide something as basic as a nutritious meal.
An elderly person may need care, companionship and dignity.
A woman may have the ability to build a better future but lack the opportunity or confidence to take the first step.
These realities stayed with me.
I began asking myself a simple question:
“If I can help someone, why shouldn’t I?”
I wanted to do something beyond helping people whenever an opportunity came. I wanted to create something that could bring people together, support communities and encourage others to become part of positive change.
The Beginning of Seven Hills Foundation
In 2022, I took the step of turning this personal belief into a larger purpose by starting Seven Hills Foundation.
The foundation was created with a simple thought:
“If we have the ability to help someone, we should.”
Our journey began with areas that were close to my heart — supporting children’s education, helping improve school facilities, providing food support, caring for senior citizens and supporting people in underserved communities.
With time, our work has expanded into areas such as women empowerment, health and wellness, environmental initiatives, plantation activities and community events.
Every initiative carries the same purpose — to turn compassion into action.
More Than an Organisation
For me, Seven Hills Foundation is not simply an organisation.
It is a reflection of my journey, my experiences and what I believe in.
The struggles I faced taught me that opportunities should never be taken for granted.
The responsibilities I carried taught me the importance of standing strong.
The late nights I spent studying taught me that dreams require commitment.
And the people I met along the way taught me that everyone deserves kindness, dignity and an opportunity to move forward.
Today, every child who gets an opportunity to learn, every person who receives a meal, every elderly person who feels cared for, every woman who gains confidence and every community member who comes forward to help reminds me why this journey matters.
Small Steps Can Create Big Change
I believe meaningful change doesn’t always begin with a large contribution.
It can begin with one person caring.
One person helping.
One person giving their time.
One person supporting a child.
One person planting a tree.
One person sharing a meal.
One person simply choosing to make a difference.
When these small acts come together, they can create something much bigger than we imagine.
Growing Together
I am grateful to everyone who has walked alongside us — our volunteers, supporters, donors, community members, partners and well-wishers.
Your trust and participation give us the strength to continue.
Seven Hills Foundation is still growing, and there is so much more that we hope to do.
My journey has taught me that we don’t need to have everything to help someone. We simply need the willingness to do what we can.
And today, my hope is that Seven Hills Foundation becomes a platform where more people come together, more communities are supported and more lives are touched through meaningful action.
With gratitude,
Shanthala Nataraj
Founder, Seven Hills Foundation
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