Adolescent boys and girls were trained in Vocational training program such as farming skills to assist their family in agriculture work, waste management to produce manure used for gardening.
Two parent Association formed and its future plan was Discussed.
Children participated in cultural activities organized by Rotary Club.
Children participated in PWD Act Awareness rally conducted by District Differently Able Welfare Office.
Children participated in the Pongal festival organized by District Differently Able Welfare Office.
Across 17 panchayats 50 children participated in the talent search program on May 6th 2017. Children exhibited their talent and creativity through events such as essay writing, drawing, singing (theme based folk song), dancing and acting on social causes.
26 Poor children from Tiruvannamalai District were assisted with Educational support to continue their School and College education. The total assistance during the year was Rs: 700,000.
A three day residential program on climate change was organized for 35 members of Thulir.
Anemia prevention program was taken as a pilot initiative in Dhanakottipuram village of Porkunam Panchayat. 30 girls actively participated in the program.
Makkal Thiruvizha was celebrated this year in Narthampoondi village. The People with Disability took the entire responsibility of organizing the same.
PCTC is stepping into its 25th year
6 Thulir Centers were functioning in 6 different villages. 167 School going children in the age group of 11 to 18 years were enrolled.
Career guidance program for the children in St.Marys High school in Maruthuvambadi was organized for 40 School children in Xth std. with the support of Loyola college, Vettavalam45 Motivation Wheel chairs were provided to the children with severe disability with support from 2 bears-UK
PCTC has been approved as Block Level Disability Mitigation, Rehabilitation Facilitating Agency(BDMFRA) by the Tamilnadu Rural Livelihood Mission(TNSRLM) Government of Tamilnadu from this year on wards.
Solar desk study lamps distributed to: 300 children (One child one lamp)
A pilot study was conducted in Kothanthavadi on the impact of Millennium Development goals.
A Network –TNCP 2015 was initiated along with other NGOs in Tamilnadu.
Peoples festival 2013- in Porkunam Village
Indoor play room was established for children with special needs with the support of PLAY AWAY-UK.
Another pilot study about the status of leprosy cured persons in Thurinchapuram Block was taken up as an issue with the District administration by the net work of NGOs. The collector positively responded to conduct special camps in the entire district only for the leprosy cured persons to issue ID cards. In the mean time the special petition by the federation of people with disabilities to Chief minister’s cell has given way to a policy note by the state authorities to provide monthly maintenance grants to all the leprosy cured persons. It is also notified that two pairs of MCR sandals to be given every year through the Differently abled welfare department.
Makkal Thiruvizha-in Seelapandal.
A pilot study was conducted on Early identification of children with disability, which has brought out the existing gaps in the system. This study was well accepted by the government of Tamilnadu and the study was expanded to screen 224000 children in the district.
Completion of Tsunami Program- official handing over of the day care center for children with disability to TREE NGO in Tarangambadi.
Makkal Thiruvizha-in Vedanthavadi.
Construction of building for garment making unit.
Children’s library was inaugurated at the center by Marie jose wouters. This library was possible with her support. She had donated the royalty she had received from the publishers for her book on St. Nicholas.
Devanampattu had the privilege of hosting Makkal Thiruvizha 2010.
The process to form Panchayat level federation for women Self help groups initiated.
Makkal Thiruvizha-in Mallavadi.
Publishing of book in tamil on – Thamiz maruthuvam koorum vazhvial Nerimuraigal ( life style of our culture – to have a healthy life).
Establishing Block Resource center for Children with Special needs under Sarva Siksha Abiyan -Education for all program.
Completion of New building for the Sidha Hospital.
Feasibility study on Social Tourism project was done by Caroline Pfister of School of Tourism Samedan.
Continuing Tsunami Rehabilitation program -Construction of 69 Toilets at Erukattancherry.
Resource centre for the Rehabilitation of People with disability initiated in Tarangambadi as part of our Tsunami rehabilitation program.
'Un Autre regard' a book written by Celine DARMAYAN AND Mael G.LAGADEC was published. She was a volunteer staying with PCTC for 6 months.
A DVD film on PCTC activities was produced by Celine Darmayan.
HIV/AIDs Care and support program initiated by PCTC
A book on diabetic awareness and management was published this year.
National Program for the Rehabilitation of people with disability implemented.
PCTC involved in the Tsunami Rehabilitation program at Erukatancherry- Tarangambadi Taluk, Nagapattinam District.
Completion of Human resource Development Center at Kariyandal PCTC Campus with the support of Fondation for the kids Switzerland and Swiss Friends.
New building for Mazhalai Special School for Children with special needs.
Launching of the Website-Thanks to Celine Darmayan.
We continue to consolidate and to sustain the programs Developed in Thurinchapuram Block towards collective self reliance.
A new venture...TANSCET- Tamil Nadu Students' Centered Teacher's federation- "An opportunity creation" program for rural students with the support of teachers committed to students' centered teaching.
Implementing integrated Education for the Disabled in close collaboration with "Education for all programs. (SARVA SIKSHA ABIYAN).
Publishing a book on "Kutti Doctor's Program" (Student Doctors).
Tsunami Rehabilitation program in Tarangambadi area.
Rehabilitation program for Persons living with HIV was initiated .
Website for PCTC was designed by Celene Dharmayan
Construction of the Human Resource Development Center.
Implementing National program for the Rehabilitation of people with Disabilities (NPRPD), a Government of India Program.
Training of "Care givers" with the Support of National Trust Government of India.
Publishing "RATHATHIN NIRAM SIGAPPU" a book on Anemia prevention.
Starting the pilot CBR program in all the 18 Blocks of Tiruvannamalai District.
Starting the Adolescent Health Promotion Program.
Publishing "KANNI PARUVATHILE" a book on Adolescent Health.
Creation of the people's Sidha Dispensary at PCTC Campus for a fully fledged community Health program.
Regular monthly training for the parents of children affected by disability.
Creation of the interface on disability program - Early detection - Early intervention and rehabilitation for children with disabilities.
Affiliation of our self help groups to Government's Women Development Program.
Establishment of a 15 acres Farm for PCTC.
Andheri Hilfe, Germany supported Women empowerment program from this year for three years.
Child Relief and you (CRY) supported Rehabilitation program for 4 years from this year.
Disability Net work of organizations working with people with disability was started in Tiruvannamalai District.
Land in Nookambadi was acquired and the building was constructed with the support of Swiss friends.
Self help groups for women was initiated
Social forestry program was started
Formation of Self Help groups (Micro Credit Program).
The Community Based Rehabilitation program was extended to the entire Block.
Establishment of the Ortho workshop.
Construction of Training Centre at PCTC with the support of EDMF-Fraqnce.
Construction of building for transitional home. and Administration office
Support for Community Health Program from Indo German Social Service Society(IGSSS) for two years.
The family life education Program for rural teenage girls was initiated.
People's Craft Training Center was registered as a trust.
The rehabilitation program for Polio affected persons started.