The CRC Capacity Building Training for Tutors for Zone I was successfully conducted on 24 October 2026, with the participation of 22 tutors from seven CRC centres, accompanied by their respective Salesian community leaders and coordinators.
Fr. Ricopar Royan, Economer of the INT Province, welcomed the gathering, and Project Manager Mr. Joseph Jones highlighted the achievements and activities of the CRC centres over the past year.
Fr. Albert Yesudoss, Member of the Child Welfare Committee, Dindigul District, conducted a session on child protection and safety, explaining important laws such as POCSO and the Juvenile Justice Act through practical case studies, made the tutors realise their roles and responsibilities in the CRCs. Tutors also received hands-on training in using the CRC MIS system for attendance, academic performance tracking and sharing success stories of CRC children.
The afternoon session provided an opportunity for tutors to share their field experiences, challenges and best practices in guiding children. Discussions highlighted the importance of providing a safe learning environment, promoting positive behaviour, involving parents and maintaining regular communication with them. The need for annual activity plans and consistent efforts to improve children's behaviour was also emphasized.
The programme concluded with practical MIS training, clarification of technical doubts and a separate session for administrative heads on monitoring tutors' activities. Mr. Arockiya Raj, Project Coordinator, presented the vote of thanks, while Mrs. Diviya, CRC MIS coordinator, served as the master of ceremonies.
