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Salesian youth ministry emphasizes holistic growth, promoting physical and mental health through sports, recreation, clinics, and preventive education, especially for the poorest and most vulnerable. In neighborhoods, this ministry is expressed through social inclusion initiatives, health camps, and specialized centers that combat stigma, ensuring that the Salesian presence nurtures dignity, community well-being, and a hopeful path toward meaningful life.
For the Salesians, as Don Bosco famously stated, "I must preserve my health for the young," indicating that the health of the educator and the educated is a vital resource for the mission of the Church and society.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Don Bosco College marked the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a community awareness programme at Rangajan, bringing together NSS volunteers and local residents to promote a healthy, drug-free society.
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, partnered with the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, to conduct a two-day Vision Screening Programme under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment. The programme benefited hundreds of students by providing early eye care intervention—an initiative to promote preventive healthcare for school-going children. The programme's team examined 423 students, identified 328 who require corrective lenses, and will provide them with free spectacles.
A coastal cleaning drive near Galilee Colony in Kollam, part of Operation Thufan – The Narco Hunt, was organised by Mukti Theeram to address environmental concerns and raise public awareness of drug trafficking and social crimes in neglected coastal areas.
In an effort to provide accessible healthcare to people living in remote tribal regions along the Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh border, a free health camp was organised at Rendha village on May 14 through the joint initiative of DISHA Don Bosco, Kawant, the Don Bosco Past Pupils Unit, Kawant, and the Primary Health Centre, Navalja. The camp was held at Ayushyaman Arogya Mandir, Rendha.
In a commendable initiative that integrates education, health awareness, and community outreach, the NSS Unit and the Department of History of Don Bosco College Golaghat, affiliated to Dibrugarh University, organised a Health Checkup and Medical Camp on May 8 in observance of World Thalassemia Day. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre and the college's IQAC on the college premises under the theme “We Care About Your Health.”
A one-day community camp offering documentation support, general healthcare, and eye care services was organized for the migrant community in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, addressing long-standing challenges in accessing essential services. The initiative aimed to improve access to healthcare facilities, facilitate government documentation, and raise awareness of social welfare schemes available to migrant populations in the area.
In an effort to address the urgent healthcare needs of migrant and underserved families, Bosco Boys Home, Borivali, Mumbai, under Project Suraksha – Migrant Desk, organised a free health camp on January 20 at Sai Baba Mandir, Gali No. 12, Ganpat Patil Nagar, Dahisar. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with SPARK Foundation and NIIT Foundation and included registration for E-Shram, ABHA, and Ayushman Bharat cards, enabling community members to access essential government health and social security schemes.
At the sidelines of Rozgar Mela 2.0, a group of first-year students from Salesian College Siliguri drew significant attention with a live demonstration of their heart attack prediction software. This project has quickly become a symbol of youthful innovation and purpose-driven technology.
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.
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
Pages: 928 pp., Paperback
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