Founded in 2009 by Mahela Jayawardene and Nathan Sivagananathan, Colours of Courage Trust is a Sri Lankan organisation committed to strengthening cancer care, supporting cancer research, and improving the lives of patients and their families. Working alongside healthcare institutions, donors and communities, we develop and sustain initiatives that expand access to quality care and bring dignity, comfort and hope to those affected by cancer.
We believe that access to quality cancer care should never depend on circumstance or location. From supporting the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at the National Cancer Institute in Maharagama to establishing the Tellippalai Trail Cancer Hospital in Jaffna, our projects aim to strengthen cancer treatment services across Sri Lanka. Building on this journey, we are advancing the Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital in Galle to expand access to specialised cancer care in the Southern Province. Every initiative is guided by one purpose: to create a lasting, meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.
The Colours of Courage Trust (COC) is guided by an accomplished Board of Directors comprising distinguished leaders from the fields of business, healthcare, sports, technology, and philanthropy. Their collective expertise, strategic leadership, and shared commitment to social impact have been instrumental in transforming cancer care in Sri Lanka.
Chaired by Rajendra Theagarajah, the Board provides strong governance and strategic direction to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability across all Trust initiatives.
The leadership team includes Sarinda Unamboowe, Dian Gomes, Anushman Rajaratnam, Janaki Kumaraguru, Kumar Sangakkara, Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Nathan Sivagananathan, and Mahela Jayawardene.
