Growing up Sikh, seva or selfless service became a way of life for me. My parents taught me early what it meant to show up for your community, especially in times of need. Whether it was preparing langar in the gurdwara, serving in a soup kitchen, tutoring low-income students, or distributing supplies after Hurricane Sandy, I learned that service is most meaningful when it is done with empathy and genuine care.

How an idea to bring together Sikh women in healthcare from across the United State and Canada turned into evening where tears were shed, laughs were shared, and genuine bonds of sisterhood – albeit virtually – were formed. In this piece, learn more about how our first storytelling evening sparked the beginning of an initiative to share stories that too often go unheard.

How one vision to connect Sikh medical trainees grew into a nationwide network of over 600 members. In this piece, learn about how the initiative began, why representation matters, and how seva continues to guide its mission to uplift both providers and patients.