About us

CMCT’s ministries was born when the young New Zealander, Dr. Colleen Redit, in obedience to God’s call on her life came to Tamil Nadu in 1964 

Started out of Dr. Colleen’s garage as a refuge for underprivileged girls the ministry has grown to encompass 26 specific areas of commitment and work. It ministers to the downtrodden, the destitute, the abandoned, the marginalized, and the sick through a range of services such as education, training, sponsorship, medical, food distribution, and accommodation. A holistic ministry, CMCT endeavours to develop and transform the individual as a whole to be better citizens of this country.

CMCT’s flagship ministry is the Orphanage and Hostel run for girls. Housed in CMCT’s main building on Spur Tank road, it provides a safe haven for the abandoned or for those from very poor backgrounds. The Handicraft section trains young adult girls and women in the art of handicrafts empowering them with valuable income generating skills while the Art, Screen and Textile printing units provides employment for young adult boys and men from impoverished backgrounds.