Salesian Social Forum hosts Two-Day National Convention in Hyderabad

19 August 2024

Justice and Human Rights, Livelihood, Marginalized, Social Development, Social Ministry,

The Salesian Social Forum (SSF), a group of like-minded Salesians, held a two-day National Convention at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad, on August 10-11. The event, titled "Contextualizing the Dream of Don Bosco: A South Asian Workshop by Salesians in India Today," brought together about 40 Salesians from various Indian provinces to explore ways to renew Don Bosco's vision for the poor.

- Francis Bosco

National Migrant Workshop brings together organizations for collaborative efforts

17 August 2024

Justice and Human Rights, Life and Health, Migrants and Refugees, Social Ministry,

The National Migrant Workshop, a significant event held in Mumbai on August 16-17, provided a vital platform for the Don Bosco for Migrants Network (DB4M) to learn, share, and address the pressing challenges of the distressed migrants in India. The workshop saw active participation from DB4M representatives from all Indian provinces, including religious and Church bodies CCBI and CBCI, NGOs, and Trade Unions, fostering a diverse and collaborative environment.

- DB4M - Francis Bosco

Don Bosco YaR Aftercare and Short Stay Home holds Decennial Celebrations

20 February 2024

Anniversary, Job Placement, Justice and Human Rights, Social Ministry, Young at Risk, Youth,

Making an impact in the ministry for the Young at risk for the last four decades and more through its Anbu Illam (A Home of Love) project, the Salesian Province of Chennai has completed a decade of service at the Don Bosco Young at Risk Aftercare and Short Stay Home located in Chennai. The 10th Anniversary celebration of the Don Bosco Young at Risk Aftercare and Short Stay Home was held on February 16 in Chennai.

SMI nun wins SATA 2023 Award for combating trafficking

4 November 2023

Justice and Human Rights, Social Ministry,

Salesian Family member Sister Seli Thomas of Sisters of Mary Immaculate won the inaugural Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards (SATA) 2023. The nun, Sister Seli, a member of Sisters of Mary Immaculate in Krishnagar, West Bengal, received the award at a function in London on October 31, along with two other nuns from Nigeria and Thailand.

- Fr. C.M. Paul SDB

Walkathon for Child Rights Awareness in Dimapur

24 September 2023

ChildEducare, Justice and Human Rights, Life and Health, Mental Health, Young at Risk,

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.

Shillong Salesians Pray for Peace in Manipur

11 July 2023

Justice and Human Rights,

The Salesians of the Shillong Province under the leadership of Father Barnes Mawrie and Father Michael Makri organized a prayer concert on July 9 to pray for peace in Manipur, which has seen sporadic violence since May 3, 2023, and is still on.

- Michael Makri sdb

Salesian Archbishop Emeritus initiates solo peace mission in violence-hit Manipur

16 June 2023

Justice and Human Rights, Social Life,

Salesian Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati went on a solo peace mission to the northeast Indian state of Manipur twice since ethnic violence erupted on May 3, 2023.

- Fr. C.M. Paul sdb

Don Bosco Lonavla Felicitates Mrs Sonali Shelke

28 October 2022

Justice and Human Rights, Self Help Groups, Social Development, Social Ministry,

On Sunday, 23 October 2022, during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Don Bosco, Lonavla, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, presented a citation to Mrs Sonali Shelke, in recognition for her social outreach among the poorest of the poor. Mrs Shelke has been on Don Bosco’s outreach staff since 2009. She resides at Bhaje village near Karla, 90 kilometers from Mumbai.

High Court Judge Visits Basilica at Bandel

17 November 2021

Justice and Human Rights, Religion, Spirituality,

The High Court judge of Panjab-Haryana, Sudip Ahluwalia, visited the Basilica at Bandel on November 11, making it a personal pilgrimage as a custom while he was in Kolkata High Court.

- Johny Nedungatt SDB

Skating Rally Creates Awareness on Social Justice and Climate Change

23 October 2021

Ecology, Education School, Education and Culture, Job Fair, Justice and Human Rights, Skills Training, Social Ministry,

The Salesian presences of Tiruchy Province, namely Don Bosco Skating Academy, Don Bosco School of Merit, and Bosco Maiyam, Pallithammam, organized a skating rally on October 4, 2021, to create awareness on social justice and climate change.

- Francis Xavier Savariraj

AIDA Dimapur and SBI Sanjeevani Provides Free Medical Care in Rural Areas

26 July 2021

Agencies, BOSCO Out Reach, Development Office, Disasters, Justice and Human Rights, Life and Health, Marginalized, Media, Missions, Procure, Projects, Salesian Family, Self Help Groups, Social Development, Social Life, Social Ministry, Success Story, The Regional,

AIDA Dimapur and SBI Sanjeevani, a Mobile Medical Van which was launched on July 1, has visited nine villages and provided free check-up and medicine from July 12 - 24.

- Madathiparambil Jose Thomas

Youth Centre Turns into Corona Care Centre, Run by Salesian Family

Don Bosco Youth Centre, the educational-recreational hub in Shillong, has turned into a Corona Care Centre for those infected by Covid-19. The Centre became functional on May 6, 2021, under the leadership of its director Father Michael Makri, and assisted by five lay collaborators and the members of the Salesian Family, the Salesian Sisters (FMA) and the MSMHC Sisters. The Centre provides essential services to the post-Covid-19 patients who have completed the Covid-19 treatment from different hospitals.

- Michael Makri

DB4M LAUNCHES HELPLINE FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

7 May 2021

Disasters, Job Placement, Justice and Human Rights, Salesian Family, Social Development, Social Ministry, Young at Risk,

Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) has launched an all-India helpline for migrant workers- 9642 372 372. The helpline was launched by Father Biju Michael, Regional Councillor of the Salesians for South Asia Region. ``We have in mind primarily our brothers and sisters who are migrant workers. But any other vulnerable or needy group can also contact us through this number. We will do the best to reach out and connect,`` said Father Tony Pellissery, Executive Director of Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk, at the online launch of the all-India helpline number.

- Fr. Thomas Aquinas SDB

DB ARKs HELP for Societal Renewal

8 April 2021

Justice and Human Rights, Social Development,

DB ARK, Delhi, engaged in the liberation of slum dwellers, have identified 100 families for a Holistic Education Livelihood Project (HELP). Initially, the families come for a meal to DB ARK. Three families have already come to DB ARK. The mothers of these families are the victims of child marriage. Knowing the background of these families is disturbing and has elicited a more compassionate response from DB ARK.

- Fr. Joe Arimpoor, sdb

PARA launches the third phase of human rights education (HRE) at Hyderabad

2 February 2021

Justice and Human Rights, Social Development, Social Ministry,

Hyderabad, 1-2 February 2021: People`s Action for Rural Awakening (PARA), a Salesian-run NGO in Ravulapalem in the province of Hyderabad in its continuing endeavor to promote Human and Child Rights Culture has launched the third phase of human rights education (HRE) with title ````Strengthening and promoting children`s and human rights in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana`` in state-run schools, other stakeholders, child centred CBOs of twin states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. PARA, Ravulapalem, which has been running HRE programmes for nearly a decade organized an inaugural on 1st and 2nd February 2021 in Bosco Institute for Research and Development of Youth (BIRDY), Hyderabad with its HRE staff. Fr Vattigunta Ignatius, Director of PARA detailed the context of the project and introduced those present for inaugural, namely, Fr Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar sdb, Provincial of Salesian Province of Hyderabad, Fr Maddhichetty Noel sdb, Director of BoscoNet and Fr Bellamkonda Sudhakar sdb, Director, Bosco Seva Kendra (BSK), development office of Salesian Province of Hyderabad. Riding high on its earlier achievement of forming 600 HR clubs, among government school students, networking with line departments and activating VCPCs in the two states, PARA aims to continue to take forward the movement of HRE among school-going children and other allied stakeholders in state-run high schools.

- Fr Baly Yerramaneni sdb

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