Dr. J. Jean Gifty holds a PhD in Social Work and Medical Sociology, and a Master’s in Medical Sociology from Loyola College, Chennai, where she graduated as a Gold Medalist. She also holds a Master’s in Child Care and Education. She is qualified through the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) in Tamil Nadu to teach Community Health and Social Medicine. In the area of biblical counselling, she has completed Phase 1 of the certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), USA, and holds a Biblical Counselling Formation Certificate from the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), USA.

Dr. S. Raja Samuel is an experienced social work academic with over 32 years in teaching, research, and community development. Currently Principal and Associate Professor at Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, he holds a PhD specializing in NGO networking. His career spans adult education, social projects, and teaching at institutions like Loyola College. He has guided PhD scholars and conducted impactful research on female infanticide, adolescent health, and community needs. A prolific writer, his work covers child welfare, life skills, and mental health. Dr. Samuel remains a key influencer in social work education and policy.

Dr. S. Raja Samuel has nearly 20 years of teaching experience at Loyola College after completing his M.Phil from JNU, where he honed his grassroots engagement and mentorship of PG students and vulnerable children. At the policy level, he has contributed to research and policy development for international labor migrants (CARAM Asia), SC/ST welfare (GoTN), child-friendly governance (SIRDPR), and child budgeting (UNICEF). His work focuses on migrant rights, especially Tamil diaspora communities, collaborating with organizations like CARAM Asia and Tenaganita. He has traveled extensively across South Asia, Europe, and the UK to advocate for social protection. In 2018, he was selected for the U.S. State Department’s IVLP on Human Rights Advocacy.

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