Karunashraya

26/12/2025

In the quiet corridors of Karunashraya, we often witness stories where love, resilience, and courage walk hand in hand. This is one such story — of standing at the crossroads of loss and responsibility, navigating grief while finding the strength to move forward.

Presenting the next story from the Corridors of Karunashraya.

23/12/2025

The contact session for the fourth cohort of the Certificate Course in Counselling Skills in Cancer and Palliative Care successfully concluded at Karunashraya, Bengaluru, from December 15-19, 2025. This blended program, jointly offered by Karunashraya Institute for Palliative Care, Education and Research and Kasturba Medical College, MAHE Manipal, and accredited by the International Psycho-Oncology Society, capped six months of rigorous online learning with hands-on training.

We had nineteen dedicated professionals from across India that included psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and a medical oncologist who gathered for a five-day competency-based schedule featuring theory, practical sessions, and exit examinations.
The immersive format guided participants along with the course faculty Sravannthi Maya, Michelle and Rao to equip them to advance their skills to address psychological, social, and spiritual needs in oncology and palliative care.

Stay tuned for application details on the upcoming batch (July-December 2026). For inquiries, email kipcer_ccpc@karunashraya.org. Join us in advancing compassionate care!

22/12/2025

As we step into the New Year, Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya extends its heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes to all our well-wishers. Your compassion, generosity, and continued faith make it possible for us to provide free, dignified palliative care to patients and families when they need it most.

May the coming year bring peace, good health, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones. Together, let us continue to walk the path of care, empathy, and humanity—touching lives with comfort, dignity, and compassion.

18/12/2025

Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre has been honoured with the Support Samman–2025: Environment Protection Award at the 25th Annual Support Samman Ceremony, held on 15 December 2025 in Bhubaneswar.

This recognition celebrates our sustained commitment to environmental stewardship, highlighted by a successful tree plantation initiative and its long-term care and maintenance—demonstrating that compassion for people and the planet can go hand in hand.

A proud moment that reinforces our belief in building a greener, more responsible future alongside compassionate care.

15/12/2025

At Karunashraya, we believe that every stroke, colour, and form of expression can help individuals process emotions, find meaning, and experience comfort. Art therapy offers a gentle yet powerful way to explore feelings that are often difficult to put into words—supporting emotional well-being in palliative care.

We invite you to read our blog on how integrating art therapy enriches palliative care practice.

The blog is written by our volunteer Ms. Shilpi Agrawal and facilitated by art therapist Ms. Mandakini Menon.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://karunashraya.org/the-palliative-canvas-giving-voice-through-art/

09/12/2025

Honoured to be part of the 1st Conference of Cancer Volunteers Odisha (CVO) held on 7th December 2025 — a truly inspiring gathering of compassionate leaders, dedicated volunteers, and organisations committed to strengthening cancer care across Odisha.

The day began with an insightful opening session by various NGOs and organisations, setting the tone for meaningful collaboration.

A powerful series of NGO presentations — by Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Center, Amritdhara, DAPTA, Fighters’ Group, INTAS Seva Home, KRIAA, Ramadas Seva Sangathan, Shraddha Foundation, and Umeedein — beautifully highlighted lived experiences, challenges, and the urgent need for stronger community-level support.

Expertly moderated by Mr. Sukanta Nanda, this session stood out as one of the day’s most inspiring moments.

Truly grateful to witness such commitment and unity.

Together, we move closer to a more compassionate and resilient cancer care ecosystem for Odisha.

08/12/2025

Some team members have stood by us like a rock. They have watched the institute build brick by brick and have been our pillars. Presenting the next page from Karunashraya Diaries featuring the journey of Mr. Ramdas

05/12/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day

Today, we honour the hearts and hands that stand quietly behind our mission — our volunteers.

At Karunashraya, every smile you share, every moment you spend, and every act of kindness you offer becomes a source of strength for our patients, their families, and our staff.
You are not just supporters — you are the pillars of compassion that hold our hospice together.

Thank you for choosing to walk with us, to serve with empathy, and to bring dignity, comfort, and humanity to those who need it most.

Your time is a gift.
Your presence is hope.
Your service is love in action.

Happy International Volunteer Day to each one of you.
We are deeply grateful.

29/11/2025

Mind is stronger than the body is a well-known narrative. Sometimes we see a glimpse of it in our Corridors. Presenting the next story from Corridors of Karunashraya.

26/11/2025

Honoured to be Recognised at KOCH Molex “Samarpan” CSR & NGO Annual Meet

Karunashraya extends its sincere gratitude to KOCH MOLEX for inviting us to the “Samarpan” CSR & NGO Annual Meet and for recognising Karunashraya as a preferred volunteering partner. This acknowledgement of our work in providing compassionate palliative care for patients with advanced-stage cancer is truly meaningful to us.

Partnerships like these strengthen our efforts to reach individuals and families who require support, and we deeply appreciate KOCH Molex’s continued trust and collaboration.

We also extend our congratulations to the other NGO partners who were felicitated during the event. It was inspiring to be among organisations collectively contributing to meaningful social impact.

Together, we move closer to a future where compassionate care is accessible to all who need it.

25/11/2025

🏃‍ Run for a Cause with SNIS – 2026 Edition 🏃‍

Sharanya Narayani International School (SNIS) is organising the 7th edition of Run for Care on Sunday, 1st February 2026, in support of Bangalore Hospice Trust – Karunashraya.

Why Participate?
This meaningful initiative helps raise awareness and support for palliative care services for advanced-stage cancer patients, ensuring compassionate care for those who need it most.

Register Here: https://konfhub.com/run-for-care-70

Join us in making every step count. Together, we can spread awareness, inspire compassion, and make a lasting impact.

Sharanya Narayani International School (SNIS) proudly presents the 7th Edition of the Run for Care Marathon – a virtual and in-person run/walk dedicated...

22/11/2025

World Bank Delegation Visits the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre

On 20th and 21st November, Bagchi Karunashraya had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from the World Bank, including Mr. Johannes Zutt, Vice President; Ms. Aparna Somanathan, Practice Manager – Health; and Mr. Somil Nagpal.

The delegation received a comprehensive overview of our facilities, clinical services, and capacity-building initiatives. They were briefed on our free palliative home-care services, compassionate in-patient care, and the impact these programs create for patients and families.

A key area of interest was our KIPCER training programs for cancer palliative care, designed to develop skilled, empathetic professionals who can strengthen palliative care delivery across the country.

We are deeply grateful to the World Bank team for their time, insights, and encouragement. Their visit reinforces our commitment to advancing high-quality, accessible palliative care for those who need it most.