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Youth are the privileged mission field of the Salesians, defined by the Constitutions as those most in need of care and guidance. The Salesian Family perceives them as partners in the mission, bearers of hope, and protagonists of their own growth, to be accompanied with love, education, and faith so that they may flourish as “good Christians and upright citizens.”

The Bal Mela was joyfully celebrated on February 8, at Don Bosco Sutgatti, Hubballi, with the enthusiastic participation of 220 children from four centres and migrant communities. The campus came alive with laughter, colour, and vibrant energy as children gathered to celebrate their childhood in a spirit of unity and joy.

Rector Major Fr. Fabio Attard released a new book, Harnessing Youth Potential: Youth and Public Administration, authored by Salesian College alumnus and veteran youth trainer Fr. P.X. Francis Charuvila of Dimapur. The book is drawing attention for its urgent appeal to integrate young voices into governance and policymaking.

- Fr C M Paul SDB
1 February 2026

The campus of Nitika Don Bosco resonated with colour, music and youthful energy as DB SERVE children came together to celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco, blending festive joy with strong value-based messages rooted in the Salesian tradition.

- Soroj Mullick SDB
19 January 2026

The Youth Ministry Delegates of the Salesian Province of Panjim–Konkan convened at Don Bosco, Fatorda, on January 16 to review the current state of youth ministry in the province and to forge a coordinated pastoral plan for the year 2026–2027. The meeting brought together representatives from most of the province's Salesian communities, reflecting a strong collective commitment to youth-focused pastoral engagement.

Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBTI), New Delhi, hosted a State-Level Skill Competition on January 9 in collaboration with the Directorate of Training & Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to empowering youth through quality skill education and dignified employment

SDG 04 Quality education

The Salesian Vice Province of Sri Lanka (LKC) celebrated the priestly ordination of four Salesian deacons on 27 December 2025 at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, located at the Don Bosco Technical Centre, Negombo.

- Fr Sebastin SDB, Sri Lanka

Don Bosco Dhisha – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Vijayawada, organised a Job Fair at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, on 19 December, bringing together employers and registered job seekers to generate immediate and potential employment opportunities for young people. The initiative formed part of Don Bosco Dhisha’s ongoing mission to promote career guidance and dignified livelihoods for youth in the region.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
22 December 2025

The Youth Ministry Delegates of the South Asia Region, together with the Regional Dimension Coordinators and the International Green Alliance Coordinator, Fr. Savio Silvera, convened an online meeting on 19 December to chart the region’s Youth Ministry's future course of action. The deliberations were guided by directives from the SPCSA Council on preparing a six-year plan in light of General Chapter 29.

- Fr. Patrick Lepcha SDB
17 December 2025

A one-day Youth Convention on the theme “Youth in Social Change” was successfully organised by DRISTI at Don Bosco Kapadvanj on Sunday, 14 December, bringing together more than 160 young people from 18 surrounding villages.

- Fr Ashwin Macwan SDB

The Salesian Family is celebrating 150 years of missionary service with the release of Legacy of Unity, the third and final documentary in a jubilee trilogy marking the sesquicentennial of Saint John Bosco’s first missionary expedition in 1875. Don Bosco transformed missionary zeal into a way of life, entrusting his sons and daughters with a daring vision: to reach the young, especially the poorest and most abandoned, wherever they may be. Watch the video that shows how unity in the Salesian Family becomes a credible Gospel witness.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 02 Zero hunger
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
- PT Joseph SDB

The Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have completed a region-wide Community Audit as part of their flagship initiative, Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE). On 15 November 2025, designated by the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) as a day of reflection, more than 427 communities across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal paused to evaluate their service to the poorest and most vulnerable youth.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
- MPE New Delhi

New Delhi: Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE), the flagship initiative of the Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia, is proving that its strength lies not just in vision but in its modus operandi—an intricate network of provincial teams working in synergy under central guidance.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
- MPE New Delhi

New Delhi, India – November 2025 : In a landmark year of action and impact, the Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia have marked a significant milestone in their ambitious initiative, Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE), aimed at transforming the lives of the region’s most vulnerable youth and families. With over 59,000 interventions documented in its first year, the project is rapidly evolving into a powerful network of hope, empowerment, and systemic change.

SDG 01 No poverty
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
- MPE New Delhi

In a significant step toward empowering rural youth with knowledge and direction, Bosco Reach Out – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Guwahati, successfully organized a Career Guidance Program for students of Nagaon district on November 7 at the Jubilee Training Centre of the Assam Baptist Convention, Nagaon Town.

 

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
6 November 2025

Don Bosco School, Oodlabari, resonated with youthful enthusiasm and spiritual reflection as around 270 parish youth, aged 12 to 18, came together from all 14 sub-centres for a day-long Faith Formation and Vocation Animation program. The event, held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., transformed the campus into a vibrant space for prayer, discernment, and community bonding.

- Fr C M Paul SDB