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In an effort to highlight the catalysts of positive change makers of India, NDTV in its season 4 has come out with an episode that makes Don Bosco Technical Educative community feel proud. In the video, NDTV highlights DB Tech as a 'Change Maker' in addressing the significant gap in vocational training in India.
The Grand Finale of dbmnTv’s "Sur Kynud Niam, Season-2," the Khasi Religious Song Competition, concluded on July 3rd at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, showcasing the exceptional talents of children, youth, and adults from Meghalaya. Among the 47 initial contestants selected during the blind audition, 10 finalists competed fiercely for the top honours.
Excitement peaked as the Youth of Mary Help of Christians, Naigaon, Mumbai, hosted its Annual Football Extravaganza. Held at Don Bosco High School and Junior College Turf on June 30, the event was a spectacle of athleticism, strategy, and community spirit. The football team Vmaads outplayed Savage Stallions to clinch a 2-1 victory. Sixteen teams representing various neighbourhoods, schools, and local clubs came together to compete for the coveted championship title.
In a significant achievement, the Don Bosco Vazhikaatti team from Chennai and Trichy has been recognized by the Tamil Nadu Government's Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (ADTW) Department for their outstanding contribution in providing career guidance to students in Adi Dravidar Welfare (ADW) hostels and schools. Their efforts have positively impacted the career awareness and aspirations of over 30,000 students across 38 districts in the state.
The atmosphere at Don Bosco Music Academy, Vennala, Kochi, was electrifying as the young talents rocked the floor, celebrating World Music Day. The event, which took place on June 21, saw an enthusiastic crowd amazed by the performances of the academy's students.
BREADS (Bangalore Rural Education And Development Society) and Kerala State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) jointly organised a State-level Stakeholders’ Workshop on February 29 in Thiruvananthapuram to discuss the status of substance use among the youth in Kerala and the measures needed to address the issue. The Workshop facilitated the active participation of 178 stakeholders from government departments and NGOs.
In a heartening display of empathy and collaboration, the Rilang Children`s Home welcomed the members of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM), marking a day filled with compassion and camaraderie on February 23.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad K Sangma, speaking at the Grand Finale of 'Ka Sur Kynud Season 2' invited the young to be a Xerox copy of the Salesians to transform the society. 'Ka Sur Kynud Season 2,' the singing competition, was held on January 31, marking the celebration of the solemnity of St John Bosco at Don Bosco Technical School, Shillong. Ellery Kharkongor bagged the best singer award with Rupees One Lakh and the trophy.
Echoes, the Youth Synods of the Province of St. Joseph Hyderabad, were celebrated in two phases. The first Youth Synod was held on 13 and 14 January in BIRDY, Hyderabad, with 140 youth and 12 youth coordinators from Telangana and Rayalaseema participating. The second Youth Synod on 26 and 27 January was held at Don Bosco Chiguru Children’s Village near Vijayawada, with 170 youth and ten youth coordinators from Andhra Pradesh.
The Kolkata Salesians organised a three-day international youth fest at Don Bosco School Siliguri from 26 to 28 January, on the theme, ‘Dream that makes you Dream’. Some 700 plus young people from 24 Salesian parishes of Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar and the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Nepal participated.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Youth Fest 2023 was held from December 1to 3 at St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong, with the objective to unite youth from Salesian schools and parishes, serving as a platform for character building and providing valuable guidance as they navigate the challenges of youth. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth hailing from various Salesian institutions and parishes like St Anthony’s School, Auxilium Convent, Don Bosco School, Smit, St John Bosco School, Sohra, and Parish communities – Rangblang, Sonapahar & Riangdo, and Laitkroh.
Don Bosco Academy, Nerul, in collaboration with Canon, hosted a two-day free photography workshop on November 17 and 18. A basic course in photography welcomed 42 participants, aimed to nurture a love for photography and equip amateur photographers with the essential skills to embark on their creative journeys.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Gujarat held a captivating three-day youth seminar titled, The Dream that Makes You Dream, from November 13 to 15 at the AmrutDhara Don Bosco Animation Centre, Kapadvanj. Aligned with the Strenna 2024 of the Rector Major, the seminar brought together around 80 enthusiastic young minds to explore the power of dreams and their potential to shape a brighter future.
The Social Communication Commission of the Salesian Province of Bombay (INB) conducted a training programme for trainers on Digital Addiction at Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga, on October 26. Thirty-five participants from 14 institutions of INB were present for the programme.
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