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"When you give wings to a child's dream, you not only change their day — you change their destiny." For 25 young boys from Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Coimbatore, March 26 was not just another day — the day their dream took flight with a maiden journey from Coimbatore to Chennai.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamour of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.” Don’t be a passive onlooker when you encounter a child in distress. Be an active, caring community member and report the situation to the local authorities. Your actions can make a world of difference.
Reaffirming their commitment to actively implementing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Don Bosco Technical School organized a one-day workshop and animation program for St. Anthony's L.P. School and Don Bosco Technical School (ITI) staff on February 11.
The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) launched its new campaign on "FAMILY is where I BELONG" during the annual YaR Day celebrations and the conclusion of the "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life" campaign in Delhi.
It’s a ding-a-ling for The Home of Love, Snehalaya, as it celebrates the Silver Jubilee Year. On January 6, celebrating the Annual Day of Snehalaya marked the beginning of its Silver Jubilee year. The day began with a Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Father Januarius S Sangma, Provincial of Guwahati, who coincidentally celebrated his Silver Jubilee of Ordination.
Father Rafael Bejarano Revira SDB, overseeing Social Works within the Youth Services Department of the Salesian Congregation in Italy, Rome, visited various Young at Risk (YaR) centres in the Salesian Province of Bangalore (INK). He was accompanied by Father Joseph Prabu, Executive Director of the DB YaR Forum in Delhi, and Father Francis Bosco, Joint Secretary of the Migrant Ministry within DB YaR Forum, Delhi.
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 remarkable display of social commitment, the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Thrissur, Kerala, rallied together to provide much-needed assistance to 70 less privileged children in their locality. With their collective efforts, the 85 Youth Centre members raised funds to purchase bags and notebooks for the children, easing the financial burden on their families and supporting their educational pursuits.
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.