DB Jananam (Don Bosco Joint Action for New Alternatives to Narcotics and Alcoholism), the Department of Addiction and Counselling and Treatment Centre of the Salesian Province of Trichy, organized a seminar on Enhancing the Quality of Family Environment at Don Bosco Thanjavur, on October 14. Mrs. Dhanaseeli Thivyanathan, the resource person, spoke about the present family situation, while Ms. Sheela VDB spoke about managing addiction in the family.

As the number of suicides has been on the increase among adolescents in India in recent years, BREADS Bangalore of Salesian Province of Bangalroe addressed their issues through a Mental Health Initiative for Nurturing Development and Support (MINDS) on October 10, the World Mental Health Day.

On the way to Jambagi village in Bidar, North Karnataka, for their field visit, the Don Bosco Centre for Social Action and Movement team chanced upon an accident in Kandgoal involving three individuals from Soraly village. The victims had been informed that the ambulance would take an hour to reach the spot. Understanding the urgency, the medical team quickly provided first aid to the injured and transported them to the Brims Hospital in Bidar for additional treatment.

The second day of the National Migrant Workshop, held in Mumbai on August 17, organized by the Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) network partners, saw a collaborative effort with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and other organizations. Together, they drew a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing migrant services, including shelter and basic needs, source and destination services, emergency helplines, data collection, networking and advocacy, workers' collectives, and social integration.

A group of volunteers, led by Salesian College Sonada alumnus Fr Jose Chunkapura, organized a free medical camp for 3,000 rickets affected children at the Center for Caring for Disabled Children on 3rd March.

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 powerful demonstration of unity and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the Rights of Children, Dimapur, Nagaland, witnessed an inspiring walkathon organized by AIDA for a Child-Friendly Dimapur on September 23. The event was designed to raise awareness about the fundamental rights of children, foster community solidarity, and champion the cause of a pristine and secure environment for the younger generation.

In a heart-warming display of solidarity and empathy, students from Don Bosco Arts and Science College, the National Service Scheme (NSS) and various academic departments came together on September 10 to participate in a 3 Km walkathon to raise awareness and prevent suicide in the picturesque Besant Nagar, Chennai. Seventy-five students with the banner "Creating Hope Through Action" participated in the awareness programme.

In a significant initiative aimed at curbing drug addiction and preventing school dropouts among the youth, Rajanagar Parish of Arunachal Pradesh organized a one-day awareness programme on September 10. Sr. Jacinta Topno, FMA, the resource person, shared valuable insights on combating these pressing issues with 231 young persons.  

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, observed on August 9 each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population, was held at Manshakti Kendra, Lonavla. A collaborative effort between the Eklavya Foundation, Manshakti Kendra, and Don Bosco, Lonavla, led to the organisation of a medical camp dedicated to serving the Adivasi community on Adivasi Day.

The innovative project from the Dicastery for Social Communications, Rome, ‘VOICES: Giving voice to the voiceless’ was inaugurated at the Don Bosco Headquarters, Delhi, on July 12, in the presence of Father Davis Maniparamben, the Provincial of Delhi, Mr AJ Philip, senior catholic journalist and columnist, Father Harris Pakkam, Director of ANS, Rome, and In-charge of Social Communication sector of South Asia, Father Ernest Rosario, South Asia Delegate for BOSCOM, Social Communication delegates of the Provinces and young people representing various Salesian Provinces.

The Student Council and Cultural Club of Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Chennai , organised its first ever mega Intercollegiate Cultural Fest, JIVE’23, on March 13 and 14 with the theme “Choose life! Say no to drugs! It hosted participants from around 200+ colleges (Arts and Science, Medical and Engineering) in and around Chennai. The cultural fest had 17 on and off-stage events in which 1250 students from various colleges like Loyola, Stella Maris, Patrician, Gurunanak, WCC, MGC, St. Thomas, St. Joseph’s, MGR University, Vels University, Madras University, Stanley Medical College and Ramachandra Medical College participated.

The Young at Risk (YaR) Commission of the Salesian Province of Chennai organized YaR Day 2023 on the theme, "Choose Life. Not Drugs", on February 26, 2023. The aim was to spread awareness of substance use disorders among children and young adults. The programme was held at Don Bosco Beatitudes, Vyasarpadi, Chennai.