About Suwamansala
In 1982, a group of compassionate Sri Lankans witnessed something heartbreaking: cancer patients arriving at Apeksha Hospital — the National Cancer Institute in Maharagama — with nowhere to stay, nothing to eat, and no one to turn to. Many were from villages hours away, too poor to afford even the bus ride back home.
Driven by humanity and Buddhist values of compassion, they established the Cancer Care Welfare Foundation (CCWF) and built Suwamansala — a welfare centre whose name translates to "House of Good Health" — to be a true sanctuary for these patients.
What started as a modest shelter with just a few beds has grown into a fully equipped welfare centre that serves hundreds of patients every month, providing free meals, accommodation, medicines, travel support, and emotional guidance.
Today, over 40 years later, Suwamansala continues its mission with the same love and devotion it was founded upon — ensuring that no cancer patient in Sri Lanka ever faces their battle alone.
The values and purpose that have guided every decision at Suwamansala for over four decades.
To provide comprehensive, free-of-charge welfare support — including food, shelter, medicine, transport, and emotional care — to every cancer patient in need who comes to Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama, regardless of their economic background, religion, or ethnicity.
A Sri Lanka where no cancer patient is denied treatment or forced to abandon their fight for life due to poverty. We envision a compassionate society where every person battling cancer receives the support they need to survive with dignity and hope.
The extraordinary individuals who dedicate their lives to ensuring Suwamansala's mission is fulfilled every single day.
We treat every patient and family member with unconditional love, empathy, and respect — because every human life has infinite value.
Our services are open to everyone regardless of caste, creed, religion, or social status. All patients are equal in our eyes.
Every donation is used transparently and directly for patient welfare. We maintain the highest standards of financial accountability.
Service to others is at the core of everything we do. Our volunteers and staff go above and beyond to ensure every patient feels cared for.
We believe in the power of hope. By providing support, we give patients the strength to continue fighting and the courage to believe in recovery.
Rooted in Buddhist values of Metta (loving-kindness) and Karuna (compassion), we provide spiritual guidance alongside practical support.
Suwamansala was founded by a group of compassionate individuals who witnessed the suffering of cancer patients near Apeksha Hospital and decided to act.
The first dedicated accommodation wing was opened, allowing patients to stay free of charge for the duration of their treatment at Apeksha Hospital.
A dedicated medicine fund was established to cover the cost of expensive cancer drugs that patients could not afford, saving hundreds of lives annually.
With growing donor support, Suwamansala expanded its facilities to serve over 200 patients at a time, including a new dining hall and counselling rooms.
Celebrated 25 years of service with the acknowledgement of having supported over 20,000 cancer patients. National recognition received from the Government of Sri Lanka.
A dedicated mental health and spiritual counselling centre was opened with trained counsellors to support patients and families through emotional trauma.
Suwamansala celebrated 40 years of uninterrupted service, having supported over 50,000 patients and becoming one of Sri Lanka's most trusted cancer welfare organisations.
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