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Sanadhalayam — Care Home

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About Sanadhalayam

DIGNITY, CARE & COMMUNITY
FOR CANCER FIGHTERS

Sanadhalayam began with a simple, urgent goal—safe, dignified stay for people coming to the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC). After witnessing overcrowding and poor living conditions, a group of young volunteers launched Sanadhalayam in 2020.

In just 17 days, with 320+ volunteers working round the clock, our campus opened on 3 Oct 2021. The inauguration was graced by KK Shailaja and VK Prasanth, with Suresh Gopi MP opening the Aakasham Library and VM Sudheeran inaugurating Nanmathottam.

Today, we offer free accommodation and nourishing meals so healing can be the priority. Our inclusive facilities include Idam (for seniors), Nanmathottam (organic garden), Kiliveedu (companionship with birds), Velicham (Human Library for the visually impaired), Aakasham Library, Big Kitchen, Shalabham (wheelchair-friendly park), Koodu (counselling), Sparsham (legal aid) and Kunjidam (children's space).

Sanadhalayam is supported by our parent society Chirak and powered by the volunteer network Big Friends. Dedicated pages for both initiatives will be available separately.

About Sanadhalayam


~125 MEALS / DAY

Prepared in our Big Kitchen for patients and companions.

2,500+ BOOKS

Aaksham Library — donations from well-wishers across India.

100% FREE STAY & MEALS

Funded by donors; no patient is ever billed.

Charity Services

We’re Mind, the Mental Health Charity

Mission

  • Provide free, safe accommodation and nutritious meals to guests during treatment.
  • Offer compassionate, non-clinical support that reduces stress for patients and caregivers.
  • Coordinate with hospitals and community partners to remove barriers to care.
  • Steward donations with clarity and accountability.

Vision

  • Kerala where no family postpones cancer care because they can’t afford a bed or a plate of food.
  • A network of safe, dignified homes beside major treatment centers, powered by community giving.
  • Transparent governance and trained volunteers ensure humane, continuous, affordable pathways to care.
  • Measured impact through bed-nights, meals served, volunteer hours and satisfaction scores.

Values

What guides every decision at Sanadhalayam.

  • Compassion & Dignity

    Every guest is treated like family—respectful care, warm hospitality.

  • Inclusion

    Wheelchair-friendly access, gender-sensitive spaces and equal welcome for all.

  • Community

    Volunteers, donors and partners serving together with accountability.

  • Safety & Hygiene

    Clean facilities, safe food practices and round-the-clock oversight.

  • Transparency

    Open reporting and careful stewardship of every rupee entrusted to us.

Sanadhalayam — Care & Dignity

What We Stand For & How We Care

~125 MEALS / DAY

Prepared in our big kitchen for patients and companions.

2,500+ BOOKS

Aaksham Library — gifts from well-wishers across India.

40+ BEDS

Clean shared rooms, fresh linens, filtered water & secure storage.

Compassion & Dignity
Respect first
Inclusion
Open to all
Community
Together better
Safety & Hygiene
Clean & safe
Transparency
Accountable

Facilities & Services

  • Accommodation: Clean shared rooms, fresh linens, secure storage.
  • Meals: Two healthy meals + refreshments; filtered water.
  • Hygiene: Arrival kit, laundry access, clean bathrooms.
  • Support: Orientation, appointment reminders, document help.
  • Escorts (non-clinical): Volunteers accompany hospital visits as available.
  • Transport: Hospital trips & pharmacy runs (case-based).
  • Bridge support: Small consumables/medicines as donations allow.
  • Quiet spaces: Prayer/meditation area, reading corner.

Eligibility & Referrals

  • Patients in active cancer treatment and one caregiver.
  • Priority for low-income and long-distance travelers.
  • Referral via hospital social workers/NGOs/helpline; walk-ins case-by-case.

Guest Journey

1. Referral & screeningBasic details & fit
2. Check-in & house rulesOrientation on arrival
3. Room & kitLinens + hygiene essentials
4. Meal schedule & hospital planDaily rhythm set
5. Volunteer supportEscort/errands as available
6. Discharge & feedbackExit form + referrals

House Rules (summary)

  • Respect quiet hours & shared spaces; keep rooms tidy.
  • No alcohol, tobacco, narcotics on premises.
  • Photography only with explicit consent.
  • Zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination.

Safeguarding & Clinical Boundaries

  • Non-clinical support only; medical decisions remain with doctors.
  • First-aid, infection-control, consent & data-privacy protocols in place.
  • Chaperone policy for escorts; two-volunteer rule for sensitive tasks.

Food & Nutrition

  • Simple, nutritious menus; vegetarian base; medical diet notes considered.
  • Donor-sponsored special meals on festivals/observances.

Governance & Transparency

  • Operated under the parent society Chirak.
  • Program budgets, audited statements, and annual highlights published.
  • Donor reports with anonymized stories (consent-led).

Partnerships

  • Non-clinical coordination with treatment centers (navigation, scheduling).
  • CSR partners for meal sponsorships, utilities, and capital upkeep.
  • Local vendors for groceries and laundry at fair prices.

Impact Framework (for reporting)

  • Guests hosted (unique + bed-nights)
  • Meals served
  • Volunteer hours
  • Escort trips
  • Support cases (transport/medicine)
  • Satisfaction score (exit survey)
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Our Team

Firoz A. Azeez

President

Sumitha R. Nair

Secretary

Sabarinath R

Vice President

Sunil Varghese

Joint Secretary

Arun M

Treasurer

Kishore Kumar K. S

HR

Balu Prem

Board Member

Vinod Nanban

Board Member

Hari Krishnan M

Board Member

Rahul Rajan R

Board Member

Krishnakumar

Boardmembar

Shajila Khadar

Board Member

Rahul

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Our Presence

Sanadhalayam is located in Thiruvananthapuram, close to RCC. Through Chirak and Big Friends, our network spans Kerala—connecting donors, colleges and communities to patients in need.

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