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Don Bosco School, Oodlabari, reached out to the flood-stricken village of Bamandanga — a modest tea garden settlement in Jalpaiguri’s Nagrakata region under Sulkapara Panchayat — where recent floods had left homes in ruins and families in despair.
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.
Don Bosco Veedu’s Independence Day celebration at MSK Nagar turned into a vibrant expression of freedom, culture, and community spirit with Aarkkum Paadam (Anyone Can Sing), a cultural evening held under the theme “Celebrating True Freedom.”
Given International Labour Day, May 01, Father Francis Bosco, Director of Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), brings attention to the invaluable contributions of unorganized workers in India and calls for urgent action to protect their dignity and rights. Bosco emphasizes that India's economy relies heavily on the hard work of migrant and informal workers, who often remain invisible despite their critical role in shaping the nation's progress.
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, renowned as the hub of India's garment industry, played host to a significant consultation meeting on 24th January 2025. Organized collaboratively by Tamil Nadu Alliance, JMS (Jesuit Migrant Service), MAiN (Migrant Assistance Network), and DB4M (Don Bosco Forum for Migrants), the event was held at the SAVE Office and brought together a diverse group of stakeholders committed to addressing the pressing issues faced by migrant workers in the region.
Father Francis Bosco SDB, National Director of the Salesian Migrant Desk, addressed 49 head and village catechists at a three-day training for the Diphu diocese held at Mary Help of Christians Church, Satgaon, West Karbi Anglong, Assam. Organized by the Salesian parish on October 27, the event aimed to educate local church leaders on pressing migrant issues affecting the region. Father Albert Thyrniang, parish priest at Satgaon, presented his extensive survey of 1,596 migrant workers, shedding light on the socio-economic factors driving North East youth to seek employment in urban centers.
A meeting of priests, religious, and lay leaders of neighbouring areas in Bengtol Parish on October 19 resulted in a collaborative effort to support the region's growing migrant-worker population. The meeting, which featured a presentation by Fr. Francis Bosco SDB, National Director of Don Bosco Migrant Services of South Asia, highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive and effective support systems for these vulnerable individuals.
On October 11, Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Salem, in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit of Salem, commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child under the global theme, "Girls' Vision for the Future."
In the wake of the devastating cyclonic storm "Michaung" that pounded Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu in South India, and left a trail of destruction across the state, the Salesian community emerged as a beacon of hope, resilience, and compassion amid the chaos. The cyclone, which struck with unprecedented force, disrupted the lives of thousands, submerging entire neighbourhoods and claiming the homes of countless families.
In the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and its surrounding areas, Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Kilpauk, Chennai, demonstrated unwavering solidarity with the communities most affected. On December 9, the students and the college administration embarked on a vital relief mission for those in need in the neighbourhoods of Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar, TP Chattaram, and Chetpet.
In a splendid display of cultural preservation and celebration, Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, Nagaland, hosted a captivating folklore competition on September 16. The event with the theme "Preserving Naga Heritage: Tales of Tradition and Culture" witnessed a gathering of staff, students, and distinguished guests to honour and uphold the rich legacy of the Naga community.
The youth from the three Salesian parishes in Ahmednagar organised a cleanliness drive at Chand Bibi Mahal, Ahmednagar, on August 13 in preparation for Independence Day. With masks and hand-gloves fifty-five youth from the three Salesian parishes in town, namely, Don Bosco Church, St Anne’s Church, and St John’s Church with Salesian Father James Tusacno, Father Vishawas Pereira, Father Ajay D’ Monte and Father Richard Burkhao initiated the cleaning drive.
Don Bosco Youth Centre, Thrissur, Kerala, in collaboration with Salesian Cooperators and Don Bosco College NSS unit, orchestrated "Harmony Hour" on the occasion of World Music Day to spread love and happiness among the children from Snehadeepthy Special School, a school run by the Samaritan Sisters.
The Don Bosco Youth Centre campus was abuzz with spectators to witness the nightingale voices produced by the Youth Centre at a “Sing out loud” concert on April 21.
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