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.
Highlights From 2022-23
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.
In October, 2020, we launched CanShala Online to help children continue their education, remotely, during the lockdown. Till date, we have distributed 800 tablet computers to help children study, stayed connected with their teachers, and also reach out for medical, food, or transport assistance.
Till date, we have distributed 1084 tablet computers to help children study, stay connected with their teachers, and also reach out for medical, food, or transport assistance.
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. Till date, we have distributed 800 tablet computers to help children study, stayed connected with their teachers, and also reach out for medical, food, or transport assistance.
Till date, we have distributed 1084 tablet computers to help children study, stay connected with their teachers, and also reach out for medical, food, or transport assistance.
Learning Activity Clinics
Delivering both formal and non formal education, CanKids operates Learning Activity Clinics in wards and OPDs of partnering hospitals across India, as well as our 16 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 & Scholarships
The National Childhood Cancer Excellence Award
Each year, we recognise and honour the indomitable courage of cancer survivors or those still undergoing treatment. By 2022-23, 251 children were awarded 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.
Each year, we recognise and honour the indomitable courage of cancer survivors or those still undergoing treatment. By 2022-23, 251 children were awarded 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.
