In a vibrant display of unity and purpose, more than 3,000 young people from Community Sports Clubs, Don Bosco Shelter Homes, and Don Bosco schools came together on Children’s Day, 14 November, for a walkathon in Ernakulam, Kerala. The event was flagged off by Kerala Legislative Assembly Opposition Leader, Mr. V. D. Satheesan, MLA, who applauded the initiative for championing children’s right to good health, well-being, and freedom from addictions.

A remarkable opportunity now invites scholars, educators, theologians, and researchers across disciplines to engage in an emerging field that bridges theology and science — Life-and-Death Education. The initiative is led by Prof. Dr. Francis-Vincent Anthony, Director of the Bosco Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Public Theology (BIRCPT), Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, and Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome.

Amidst the devastation caused by relentless monsoon rains and flash floods in Maharashtra, Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK), in collaboration with Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT), extended vital relief to flood-affected families in Osmanabad district.

Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) marked a new milestone in promoting health and fitness on Friday with the inauguration of its Bosco Gym. The facility is designed to support both students and faculty in building physical fitness, discipline, and resilience.

Prafulta, Centre for Psychological Wellness, Andheri, celebrated its 27th anniversary on September 8, continuing a legacy of accessible mental health care founded in 1998 by Fr. Godfrey D’Sa SDB, counsellor, educationist, and compassionate pastor.

In a graceful demonstration of social responsibility and alumni engagement, the Alumni Association of Salesian College Siliguri, in partnership with the Lions Club of Siliguri Unchai, organized a free community health check-up camp titled “EKTA HEALTH” at the Don Bosco Block ground floor.

The second edition of the National Conference on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) 2025 concluded at the St. Joseph Training Centre in Lonavala, following three days of vibrant dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Organized by Auxilium Skills Academy, the June 24–26 event brought together over 50 experts, educators, youth leaders, and grassroots activists from across the country to reimagine WASH as a Right, Responsibility, and Resilience Strategy.

Following in the footsteps of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and esteemed Italian Salesian missionaries—including Fr. Aurelio Maschio in Mumbai, Orpheus Mantovani in Chennai, Fr. Nicosia Gaetano in China, and Fr. Antonio Alessi of the Fratelli Dimenticati Foundation—an Indian Salesian has dedicated himself to serving the most marginalized. Salesian Father Dr. Mathew George of the Kolkata Province, a former professor of Dogmatic Theology at Sacred Heart Theological College Shillong, has pioneered a mission to leprosy patients in West Bengal. His initiative aligns with Salesian India's preparations for the centenary celebration of its mother province, Calcutta, in February 2026.

The DREAM (Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring) Project, by BREADS (Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society), the development office of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Bangalore Province, released its impact study report at the Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, 17 May. The event celebrated the impact DREAM has made so far. It reaffirmed civil society, government departments, and development organizations' collective commitment to building a drug-free future for Kerala's youth.

The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDOC), the social service arm of the Salesian Province of Calcutta, has reached a significant milestone: It has handed over the keys to its 500th low-cost house for slum dwellers in Kapali Bagan, Tangra, Kolkata.

Kerala's first school-based Health ATM (Health Kiosk)—a revolutionary step towards accessible and digital healthcare, was installed at Don Bosco Central School, Kattapana. This smart Health Kiosk is open to students, parents, and the local community, offering quick and hassle-free health check-ups.

As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations, a three-day International Workshop on “Schema Therapy” was organized by the Salesian Psychological Association (SPA) South Asia on 14, 15, and 16 January at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore. Dr. Father Jose Thomas Koyickal SDB, the Provincial of Bangalore Province, inaugurated the Workshop in the presence of the Resource person, Jan Kossack, Father Shalbin Kalanchery SDB, the Vice Provincial, and Father Joy Nedumparambil SDB, the Provincial Economer.

The three-day National Conference on ‘Innovations in Interventions for the Indigenous Population’ was inaugurated at Don Bosco College, Sultan Bathery, on Thursday, January 9. It marks the beginning of fostering dialogue, research, and solutions for the empowerment of Indigenous communities.

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.