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Support the Cancer Affected Children in their best chance of fighting against the illness.

Why Donate?

St. Jude India ChildCare Centres provide a home away from home for children undergoing cancer treatment. Over all these years, we have been providing help and support to the cancer affected children coming from the underprivileged section of the rural or semi-urban areas in India.

Being one of the most trusted NGOs in India for the cancer affected children, St. Judes provides an innovative model – home away from home of holistic care where they provide a hygienic, protective, nurturing environment that gives the children the best chance of beating cancer.

Currently operating in 9 cities with 39 centres, we have a long way to go and need your help and support.

Donate to St. Jude India ChildCare Centres and give India’s underprivileged cancer affected children a chance to beat cancer.

For Offline donations, contact us directly.

The donations made to St Jude India ChildCare Centres qualify for 80G benefits under Indian Income Tax Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions that you might have. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please write to us and we’ll be happy to address your query!

What does St. Jude India Childcare Centres do?

St.Jude provides free accommodation and holistic support to children travelling with their parents for treatment of cancer from villages and small town to cities. You can read more about our work here.

Can St. Jude help pay for my child’s cancer treatment?

Sorry, but St. Jude does not provide financial support for cancer treatment. We provide free of cost accommodation to underprivileged children undergoing cancer treatment.

I just found out my child has cancer. How can you help me?

St. Jude has made “The Guide to Childhood Cancer” that is a great resource for anyone who has a child undergoing treatment. In addition to this downloadable booklet available in English, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali, we also have a series of videos that will tell you more about childhood cancer, the side effects of the treatment and the need for good nutrition and hygiene.

My cousin’s child has cancer and they want to stay at your centre. Should they just come to the closest one?

No, children and their families are referred to us by social workers at the treatment hospitals. The social workers explain the St. Jude model and ensure the family is prepared for their stay at St. Jude, and then we are able to admit the child, provided we have a unit available.

Are you connected to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the US? Can you help me make an appointment there?

Sorry, but we have no affiliation to this organization and we cannot be of any help in getting you an appointment.

Is St. Jude India Childcare Centres run by Christian nuns?

No, St. Jude is not affiliated with any religion. St. Jude is a secular organization that has been named after St. Jude who is the patron saint of lost causes. Families from every background are welcomed at our centres.

How long does a family typically stay at your centre?

Cancer treatment takes several months, where the child receives chemotherapy once or twice a month as an outpatient or inpatient but is not admitted to hospital the remainder of the days. Usually families spend 6-8 months to complete their child’s treatment but depending on the case sometimes they can stay as long as two years. The duration of stay is decided by the treating doctors.

Can I drop by your centres to see your work and visit the children?

While we welcome visitors, visits are by PRIOR APPOINTMENT only. Our children’s safety, security and wellbeing is our first priority. Kindly send an email to contact@stjudechild.org letting us know the purpose of your visit and someone will get back to you.

Do you accept donations in kind?

We have a list of recommended items that you could donate. We request you to send an email to contact@stjudechild.org with details of where you live and what your budget is. Our city centre manager will reach out to you with details of our current requirement.

I’d like to make a monetary donation to St. Jude?

Thank you for your support. To make a secure online donation, if you are an Indian citizen paying taxes in India and holding a PAN card, please click here

If you are not an Indian citizen and do not pay taxes in India, our trusted partner, GiveIndia can accept your online donation. If you wish to make a donation via cheque or direct bank transfer please write to contact@stjudechild.org with your name and phone number and we will send you the relevant information.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, if you are an Indian citizen paying taxes in India, your donation is exempted under 80G. If you are a US or UK resident and wish to know about tax benefits or Gift Aid please write to contact@stjudechild.org

I’d like to volunteer at St. Jude. Can you help?

St. Jude welcomes committed volunteers who wish to engage over the long term. Areas in which we could use assistance are activity sessions or storytelling for our children, and imparting specific skills to our parents for example basic financial literacy, income generation skills like knitting and embroidery, and adult literacy. Please send an email to contact@stjudechild.org with details of where you live, and how you’d like to help.

I’d like to work at St. Jude India. Who do I contact?

Please visit our careers page for more information on open positions.

I’d like to do an internship at St. Jude. Who do I contact?

Please write to contact@stjudechild.org for more information. We welcome interns who can commit 4-6 weeks working with us in our central office on communications, data management, and photo banks or at our centres imparting a specific activity to our children, like music, dance, or arts & craft.

Making an impact by working together

"The world is a dark and forbidding place. A visit to this centre has lit a light in my heart. I can only thank all the people here for giving me this unique privilege of being here this morning. There is so much hope and goodness here."

"It was a wonderful experience. Very, very, clean and hygienic, and very efficiently managed."

"A very Inspiring hour with Ms.Banerji. What a fantastic set of activities being done here in a extremely professional manner. Truly worthy of huge appreciation and respect. Made my Day"

"Very well maintained, hygiene and patients are kept under very good care. Hospitable Staff."

"It was an enlightening visit. We were most impressed by everything! May God shower His blessings on all the children here!"

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Because Your Support

Gives Them the Best Chance of Fighting Cancer

A Hub of Hope For Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Support the Cancer Affected Children in their best chance of fighting against the illness.