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It is a REFERENCE POINT, (not an organization) of many groups and associations animated by the Salesian Spirituality and Pedagogy.
More than 100 Salesian youth leaders and coordinators from across the Salesian Province of Tiruchy gathered at Don Bosco ITI, Jawaharpuram, Madurai, on August 1 for the ILAMAI Youth Group Leaders' General Body Meeting (GBM) 2026, which reaffirmed their commitment to youth leadership and participatory ministry.
A Job Fair at Maria Teresa Scrilli Public School, North Paravur, organised by BREADS – Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) and the Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM), provided employment opportunities to unemployed youth from across Kerala.
Don Bosco Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Diocese of Bareilly, organised the Mega Job Fair 2026 at Bishop Conrad Senior Secondary School.
The Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) 2026 of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, concluded on July 28 with an evaluation and thanksgiving session at the Provincial House, Panbazar, after a month-long outreach that engaged nearly 1,400 young people across 10 centres.
Vanessa Rasquina is a passionate and inquisitive educator with a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at St. Xavier's Institute of Education, Mumbai. She is deeply committed to making learning meaningful by simplifying complex concepts and connecting classroom lessons to real-world experiences through engaging, student-centred approaches that foster curiosity, confidence, and conceptual understanding. An avid reader and enthusiastic traveller, Vanessa draws constant inspiration from her experiences and her love for lifelong learning. The article that introduced the Sundays in Valdocco initiative sparked her interest and inspired her to write this article, reflecting her passion for meaningful education and the Salesian spirit of accompanying young people in their journey of growth.
More than 800 young people from villages across St. Joseph Catholic Parish gathered on July 12 for a one-day Youth Animation and Motivational Development programme to deepen faith, nurture leadership, and inspire them to become active witnesses of the Gospel.
The Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, hosted a one-day Awareness Programme on the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) on July 7, bringing together 28 Salesians (SDBs) and 10 Salesian Sisters (FMAs) to deepen their understanding of the Salesian charism and strengthen youth ministry across the Province.
Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Kilpauk, in collaboration with DB Jananam and Eeranilam, inaugurated a two-day art exhibition on July 6 at DB Square on the college campus. The exhibition, themed "Addiction to Drugs and Its Evils in Society," highlighted the message of a drug-free society through creative expression.
The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) held its Annual Meeting of School Principals and Headmasters on June 19–20, focusing on reflection, professional formation, collaboration, and concrete strategic planning for the year ahead.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM), in collaboration with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and the Diocese of Rayagada, organised Youth Fest 2026 at Navanirman Don Bosco, Muniguda, from March 26 to 27, bringing together more than 900 young people from across the diocese.
More than 450 young people from 19 Salesian houses and educational institutions across Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra came together for Valdocco 2026, the annual Youth Fest of the Salesian Province of Panjim, held at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa.
ECHOES 2026, a province-level youth formation initiative of the Salesian Youth Movement under the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, was successfully conducted at BIRDY Hyderabad from 25 to 27 January. The three-day programme brought together young participants from various Salesian presences across Telangana for an intensive leadership training, learning, and personal formation programme.
In a resounding display of athleticism, unity, and youthful spirit, the Don Bosco Sports Academy of Shillong Province (INS) emerged victorious at the maiden All India Don Bosco Inter-Province U-17 Basketball Tournament held in Hyderabad on 10–11 October 2025. The event, organized by the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) and DBYA – Sports Academy, was hosted by the Hyderabad Province (INH) at Don Bosco School of Excellence, Motinagar, and Don Bosco High School, Erragadda.
As part of a year-long initiative to bridge classroom learning with community engagement, social work students from Loyola College, Trivandrum, partnered with Don Bosco Veedu to stage a compelling street play on screen addiction at MSK Nagar. The event also marked the launch of a new children’s theatre group that aims to take the message to neighbourhoods across the city.
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VISION:
Able and Noble youth for an empowered and enriched human society.
MISSION:
Holistic development of every youngster through the unique means and methods of Don Bosco’s way, towards living a purposeful life as an individual and collectively as a human society.Salesian Youth Ministry Delegate
Patrick Lepcha SDB
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4 REGIONS in SYM-INDIA
Southern Region: INK, INM & INTNorth-East Region: ING, INS & IND
Western Region: INB & INP
Central Region: INH, INN & INC
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SPCI House - Don Bosco,
B-32, Street No.7, Dashrath Puri,
Palam - Dabri Road,
New Delhi - 110045.
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