Who We Are
Our Story
It started with a puddle of silence.
We didn’t plan to build a farm.
We just dug a little pond in our backyard — a quiet place for our sons, Asher and Aidan, to explore.
At first they ran circles around it.
Then they started to sit. Watch. Wait.
Something shifted. They grew calmer. More focused. More curious.
In their stillness, we found our purpose.
That small pond became our blueprint for Symfiny — a family-led mission to bring the wonder of water into children’s lives, and to nurture a generation who care for life, drop by drop.
Our Vision
To bring the calm, curiosity, and care of water into everyday life.
We believe that when children learn to care for water and life, they awaken a deeper instinct — to care for everything.
Our vision is a world where every child grows up with nature not as a subject, but as a quiet companion — one they understand, respect, and protect.
Our Mission
To nurture the next generation of Waterkeepers.
We merge science with stillness, care with curiosity, to transform aquariums into living classrooms of wonder.
Through sustainable aquaculture and mindful daily care, we help children slow down, observe gently, and grow responsibly — building not just knowledge, but character.
“Water quiets all the noise, all the distractions, and connects you to your own thoughts. The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected…”
Wallace J. Nichols
Blue Mind: (2014)
“We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what’s broken.”
Wallace J. Nichols
Blue Mind: (2014)
Our Philosophy
Water teaches what words cannot.
At Symfiny, we follow the gentle wisdom of Blue Mind Theory — the belief that water naturally calms, heals, and restores the human mind.
Every tank we create is:
- A miniature ecosystem that shows how balance sustains life
- A mindful learning space where silence becomes a skill.
- A symbol of hope — that sustainable futures can begin small, in the stillness of a single drop.
Our Family Team
Priscilla D’Souza
Co-Founder | Learning & Curriculum Lead
“I see wonder in every child who pauses to watch a fish.”
A music educator with 15+ years of experience, Priscilla brings storytelling, compassion, and creative pedagogy into Symfiny’s water-based learning programs. She designs our Waterkeeper curriculum to blend science, empathy, and calm in every classroom.
Lenin D’Souza
Co-Founder | Aquaculture & Systems Lead
“Caring for water builds patience — and patience builds everything.”
A certified diver and lifelong aquatics enthusiast, Lenin builds and maintains the regenerative systems at our 2.5-acre farm. He leads fish breeding, plant propagation, and sustainable infrastructure development — from recycled tanks to solar integration.
Asher
Young Explorer | Junior Fish Scientist
“The quietest fish often do the most interesting things.”
Curious, observant, and endlessly inventive, Asher is our budding aquarist. He experiments with tank designs, keeps meticulous fish journals, and inspires other children to dive into nature-based science.
Aidan
Young Explorer | Keeper of Joy
“I feed them… and they feed my happiness.”
Playful and imaginative, Aidan brings humour and heart to every project. He helps care for fish, name new species, and reminds everyone that learning can be joyful.