Three-day State-Level Residential Training of District Resource Persons was successfully conducted in four zones at Yercaud on 25-27 July 2025. The training covered the POA Act, POCSO Act, POSH Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the Street Vendors Act, access to entitlements, photography, videography, and statutory compliances. Mobilisation for Support and Solidarity forums, constituting the support group, and conducting the forums were also discussed. Siragugal: Iyakka Kaiyedu (SWAN: Operations Manual) was prepared and distributed at the training.
Participants
Organisation: 21
Districts: 12 districts (Ariyalur, Dharmapuri, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Perambalur, Salem, Sivagangai Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathur and Tiruppur).
Total: 34 participants
Female: 18
Male: 16
Training Topics Covered
Context Setting
District-wise identification of top 3 issues:
• Women
• Single Women
• Children
Consolidation & challenges in coastal Tamil Nadu
Documentation
• Audio visual Introduction: Basics of photo and video documentation
• Building Evidence: Survey tools and their significance
Strengthening Survivors’ Forums
• Understanding entitlements
• Strategies for mobilization and engagement
Documentation Practices
• Programmatic record keeping
• Statutory record keeping
Gratitude to our Resource Persons
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the experts who enriched the training with their insights and dedication:
● Mr. Annadurai, Director, Child Voice
● Mr. John Thirunavukarasu, Director, ROSE Trust
● Mr. Mahendrababu, CEO, Safe Hands
● Ms. Thilaka, Director, Safe Hands
● Mr. Ramachandiran, Director, Nathigal Trust
● Mr. Thangavel, Director, Vizhuthugal
● Ms.Kavitha Advocat
● Mr. Maheswaran
The training concluded with planning the programme of action for SWAN, and distributing participation certificates. The participants pledged to strengthen SWAN in their respective districts by building inclusive, resilient communities through collective action and empowered leadership.
