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South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
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GC29 affirms that service to the poorest young people is inseparable from Salesian identity, calling for generosity that values processes over mere results. In South Asia, the **Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE)** initiative promotes accountability by documenting outreach, conducting social audits, and ensuring that resources are prioritized for the poorest youth. Provinces and communities are invited to make bold, concrete choices so that education and formation become real opportunities for the needy, while communal evaluation fosters authentic fidelity to the Salesian charism.

18 March 2026

The Salesians and lay collaborators of the Hyderabad Province convened for a reflective and evaluative session during the Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) Province Team Meeting, focusing on the depth and authenticity of their outreach to the poor.

SDG 01 No poverty
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
2 March 2026

Don Bosco School, Pinapaka, celebrated National Science Day with vibrant enthusiasm on February 28, highlighting the transformative role of science in fostering innovation and societal progress.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
- Fr Yeruva Pradeep SDB
2 March 2026

Don Bosco Disha – Vizag Region organised a Job Mela at St. Antony’s School, bringing together 22 companies and more than 350 young participants to promote youth employability and empowerment.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
24 February 2026

Don Bosco School, Pinapaka–Wyra, marked a significant milestone on 23 February with the inauguration of the extension of the first floor of its school building, strengthening its infrastructure to meet the growing educational needs of the region.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
21 February 2026

DHISHA Don Bosco, a career guidance and job placement centre of the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, organised the HR Summit 2026 on February 20, bringing together industry representatives and college placement officers to strengthen collaboration for enhancing employment opportunities for trained and underprivileged youth.

SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
21 February 2026

Don Bosco Dhisha, Vijayawada, organised the HR Summit–2026 on February 19, bringing together human resource professionals, placement in-charges, and representatives from 21 companies to strengthen industry collaboration for youth employability and the promotion of decent work opportunities.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
20 February 2026

Around 250 children and young people from neighbouring parishes and villages gathered at St. Paul’s Regional Seminary on Sunday for the annual Oratory Day and Youth Fest, a vibrant programme that blended prayer, learning, recreation, and community fellowship. The event was organized with the active leadership and coordination of the Salesian Co-operators, whose dedicated involvement proved central to its smooth execution and impact.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

The Salesian Province of Hyderabad organized its annual Salesian Family Spirituality Days on February 14–15 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, drawing 76 participants from across the Salesian Family, including priests, sisters, cooperators, and past pupils.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
29 January 2026

A large-scale job drive was successfully conducted at Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute, Kadapa, on January 28, in collaboration with the National Career Service (NCS) and the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation(APSDC). The initiative aimed at creating meaningful employment opportunities for skilled youth across the region.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

ECHOES 2026, a province-level youth formation initiative of the Salesian Youth Movement under the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, was successfully conducted at BIRDY Hyderabad from 25 to 27 January. The three-day programme brought together young participants from various Salesian presences across Telangana for an intensive leadership training, learning, and personal formation programme.

SDG 07 Affordable and clean energy
SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
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22 January 2026

Don Bosco College, Narsipatnam, held its third Past Pupils’ Meeting on January 18, bringing together 70 registered alumni in a spirit of fellowship and renewed commitment to the institution's growth and service to society. The gathering reaffirmed the enduring bond between the college and its former students, highlighting alumni as partners in the college’s academic and social mission.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
13 January 2026

Leaders of the St Joseph’s Province convened at the Provincial House from January 8 to 10, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms, enhanced legal awareness, and a renewed pastoral engagement with young people.

South Asia 02 Revitalize Fraternal Life in Communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Dhisha – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Vijayawada, organised a Job Fair at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, on 19 December, bringing together employers and registered job seekers to generate immediate and potential employment opportunities for young people. The initiative formed part of Don Bosco Dhisha’s ongoing mission to promote career guidance and dignified livelihoods for youth in the region.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

In a district where migration has become a compulsion rather than a choice, the Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) initiative has intensified its engagement with families impacted by seasonal and long-term labour movement. The Diocese of Rayagada hosted a one-day consultation, “Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying with Odisha Informal and Migrant Workers,” at Don Bosco Muniguda, bringing together parish leaders, catechists, and council representatives to assess and respond to the needs of affected communities.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
- DB4M National Office

The Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have completed a region-wide Community Audit as part of their flagship initiative, Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE). On 15 November 2025, designated by the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) as a day of reflection, more than 427 communities across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal paused to evaluate their service to the poorest and most vulnerable youth.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
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- MPE New Delhi