CANE UK is volunteer-run and deeply rooted in the diaspora. Events like Koolum Koodalum, dinner dances, and monthly standing orders keep the hospice going. Anyone can support — even £5/month helps. You can also sponsor a meal in memory of a loved one for £50, with acknowledgment from the hospice....

CANE goes beyond the walls of the hospice into communities. In partnership with JFMOA International, we run early detection and awareness programmes, starting with Kilinochchi district. We also offer nursing scholarships at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Manipay, and provide financial help for pathology services and the neediest patients. Our...

Over time, we’ve expanded services. Today, patients also benefit from meditation, yoga, music therapy, and counselling. These holistic practices ease emotional distress — for both patients and staff. All of this is made possible by our trained local teams, supported by partners in the UK, Canada, Australia, and the Tamil...

In 2022, the College of Palliative Care Medicine recognised CANE with its national ‘Best Hospice’ award. And then in 2023, CANE was again recognised — this time by the Coodal Organisation, for our long-standing service. But more than awards, what sustains us is solidarity — from people like you. This...

In 2005, we opened a dedicated hospice at No. 5 Sabapathipillai Road, Uduvil, Chunnakam. It has two wards and accommodates up to 20 inpatients, including some referred from other provinces. All facilities are completely free, supported by trained and paid staff, with funding from CANE UK and our global supporters

Good morning and Vanakkam. I’d like to thank the organisers of the Thirandal Midduku Network. My name is Kamala Arunasalam, and today I want to briefly share the story of a quiet but vital effort — a journey of care, dignity, and community. This is the story of CANE, a...

With time, the emotional toll on patients and caregivers in the open ward became clear. So, we’ve taken a step forward. The Cancer Society in Jaffna has leased us land near Tellipalai Hospital for 50 years —extendable for another 50. Work has already begun to plan and build a modern,...

This was our latest fundraising event:  Bhrathanatiyam dance performance in London which was well attended andWe manage to raise £10,000 towards the building costs of the new hospice. Thank you for walking with us — as donors, volunteers, or simply kindred spirits. Together, we can ensure that dignity, compassion, and...