About Cancer Care Association Sri Lanka
Dedicated to ensuring the physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing of individuals and families affected by cancer across Sri Lanka since 2003.
From a Compassionate Vision in Anuradhapura to a National Movement
Cancer Care Association Sri Lanka (CCA) was founded by Dr. Samadhi W. Rajapaksa with a deeply compassionate motive and unwavering dedication to provide physical and mental relief to patients facing often fatal and painful diagnoses.
Starting as a small grassroots initiative in the North Central district of Anuradhapura, the organization steadily developed into a National Level Non-Governmental Organization registered under the Government of Sri Lanka (Registration No: L147405). Today, CCA unites over 4,500 dedicated members and volunteers who give their time, care, and skills to patient welfare.
CCA works closely with the National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital) Maharagama, the key national institution for oncology treatments and research, while operating vital branches and hospices at Anuradhapura and Karapitiya (Galle) Teaching Hospitals.
National Legal Recognition & Transparency
Registered under the Voluntary Social Services Organizations Act 31 of 1980 (amended Act No 08 of 1998) at The National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations, Sri Lanka.
Dr. Samadhi W. Rajapaksa
Founder & Patron • Cancer Care Association Sri Lanka
“A cancer diagnosis challenges every dimension of human life — the physical body, the family livelihood, the mental tranquility, and the spirit. Our duty is to ensure no human being suffers in solitude or abandonment.”
Lord Buddha's Inscription
"Whoever would tend to me, should tend to the sick."
A Society Where No Cancer Patient Suffers in Pain or Isolation
To envision a compassionate Sri Lanka where comprehensive palliative care, pain alleviation, emotional solace, and dignified hospice sanctuaries are accessible to every affected citizen regardless of social, economic, or geographical status.
Uplifting Physical, Mental, Social & Spiritual Wellbeing
To provide free, highest-quality inpatient hospice accommodation, expert home-based palliative healthcare, spiritual accompaniment, nutritional sustenance, and public preventive awareness, standing firmly beside cancer patients and their families throughout their journey.
Our History & Key Milestones
How a compassionate initiative blossomed into Sri Lanka's leading community palliative care association.
Inception in Anuradhapura
Founded by Dr. Samadhi W. Rajapaksa with local volunteers to assist needy oncology patients at the Anuradhapura hospital.
Hospice Phase I & Galle Branch
June 2011: Opened the 20-bed Anuradhapura Hospice in Kurundankulama. August 2011: Established Karapitiya branch at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya.
WHO Recognition & 45-Bed Capacity
Completion of Phase II brought hospice capacity to 45 beds. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the facility and donated 22 specialized hospital beds.
Home Palliative Care & Saku Nikethana
Mobilizing home visits across multiple provinces, operating Saku Nikethana outpatient family shelter in Galle, and driving nationwide awareness campaigns.
Real Care Delivered to Real Lives
Transparent and accountable healthcare charity at the service of Sri Lankan cancer sufferers.
Hospice Beds
WHO recognized facility
Meals Served
Free hot meals to patients
Dedicated Members
Volunteers nationwide
Years of Service
Established 2003
Be Part of Our Mission of Hope & Compassion
Your tax-exempt contribution directly funds free hospice accommodation, medical nutrition, and community palliative care visits.