Children with cancer have a Right to Education. CanKids ensure there are no gaps in learning, through three unique services:
- CanShala, a formal school for children undergoing treatment, including CanShala Online launched during the lockdown.
- School rooms in care centres and learning activity clinics at OPD of our partnering hospitals.
- Financial assistance to children through general and merit scholarships and awards.
CanShala
CanShala, the first of its kind in India, was launched in November, 2012, at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Based on the ‘School in the Hospital’ concept, it combines the school service in a cancer hospital and local schooling adapted to the child’s cancer treatment.
A public-private partnership between the state government and CanKids, CanShala also operates in Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, and other cancer centers in Mumbai. CanKids also has a school bus service for children staying in various hospitals and dharamshalas.
A public-private partnership between the state government and CanKids, CanShala also operates in Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, and other cancer centers in Mumbai. CanKids also has a school bus service for children staying in various hospitals and dharamshalas.
In October, 2020, we launched CanShala Online to help children continue their education, remotely, during the lockdown. We distributed 400 tablet computers to 800 children. Children stayed connected with their teachers and could also reach out for medical, food, or transport assistance.
Learning Activity Centre
Delivering both formal and non formal education, CanKids operates Learning Activity Centres in wards and OPDs of partnering hospitals across India, as well as our 10 Home-Away-from-Home units.
We provide a 'topic-based' syllabus to children aged 3 to 14, covering the 3 “R”s, WASH-C, theatre, speech and vocabulary, and general knowledge. Our Learning Activity Clinics also provide DIY arts and crafts kits, conduct prayers, and organise outings and celebrations to make sure childhood is never on hold.
We provide a 'topic-based' syllabus to children aged 3 to 14, covering the 3 “R”s, WASH-C, theatre, speech and vocabulary, and general knowledge. Our Learning Activity Clinics also provide DIY arts and crafts kits, conduct prayers, and organise outings and celebrations to make sure childhood is never on hold.
Awards and Scholarships
The National Childhood Cancer Excellence Award
Each year, we recognise and honour the indomitable courage of cancer survivors or those still undergoing treatment. CanKids awards cash prizes and trophies to those who show exceptional will and determination to succeed and excel, despite their battle with cancer.
CanKids Education Scholarship Program
For cancer survivors or those undergoing treatment, CanKids awards a scholarship to cover expenses for school or college admissions, exam fees, private tuition, school uniform, school books, transport, vocational courses, trainings, and career counselling.
Highlights from 2021-22
800
tabs distributed for CanShala Online 
80%
increase in applicants for scholarships and awards |
₹35,37,975
in support for continuing education 
2,092
children received formal education |
22,591
online and face-to-face classes 
2,591
admissions at CanShala |
