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South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
Mapping News Coverage with Strategic Goals
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.

4 November 2025

The Don Bosco Skill Development Centre, Parvathipuram, inaugurated a short-term Tally software course on November 4 in collaboration with the National Institute for Rural Empowerment and Development (NIRED), Rajam. The initiative aims to foster youth employment and empowerment by equipping participants with job-oriented skills that promote sustainable livelihoods.

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

Aiming to help young learners make informed career choices, Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society – Career Guidance and Placement Services, in collaboration with MLA Reginaldo Lourenco, organized a three-hour Career Guidance Workshop at the Village Panchayat Hall, Curtorim, Goa, on October 29, 2025. The event drew 100 participants, including 70 students from Classes 8 to 12 and 30 parents, highlighting the vital role of family support in shaping career decisions.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
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30 October 2025

The Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) Strategy Workshop II commenced at the Provincial House, Guwahati, bringing together Project Directors from various Salesian provinces across South Asia. The two-day workshop aims to evolve concrete strategies to intensify the congregation’s commitment to serving the poorest communities in the region.

SDG 01 No poverty
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17 October 2025

In a powerful gathering of faith and fraternity, the Province of Guwahati convened its Parish Priests’ Animation and Meeting at Mario Hall, Panbazar, under the theme “Shepherds of Hope: Renewing Pastoral Zeal in the Spirit of Don Bosco.” The event served as a clarion call for spiritual renewal and pastoral clarity, urging priests to become beacons of hope in a rapidly changing world.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
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- Bivan Mukhim SDB

The Divyadaan Salesian Institute of Philosophy held a transformative two-day workshop on Migrant Ministry from October 13–14, organized by BIS Mumbai and led by Fr Francis Bosco SDB, Director of Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M). The event brought together Salesian brothers and experts to explore the complex realities of migration and the Church’s pastoral response.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)
- Martis SDB
12 October 2025

The Province of Guwahati convened a significant meeting on Mission Poverty Eradication on October 11 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar. Centred on the theme “Together for a Dignified Tomorrow,” the gathering brought together Salesians and their collaborators to reflect, discuss, and devise concrete strategies to combat poverty in mission areas.

SDG 01 No poverty
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
8 October 2025

Snehalaya, the “House of Love” and the Young at Risk (YaR) centre of the Guwahati Province, marked a momentous milestone on Wednesday as it celebrated its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years of unwavering service to marginalized and vulnerable children.

SDG 01 No poverty
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
8 October 2025

The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (YaR) inaugurated a two-day national conference at the Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, bringing together community leaders, youth workers, and child protection experts to strengthen the support system for vulnerable children and youth.

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

The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), under the auspices of the Don Bosco Konkan Development Society, empowered over 25 young job seekers from Goa and Karnataka through a two-day initiative that combined employability skills training with participation in the Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) 2025 Job Fair. The event was held on September 26 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, organized by the Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Goa, in collaboration with Government ITIs of Margao, Vasco, and Canacona.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
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South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
19 September 2025

The much-anticipated Youth Baroda Deanery Day brought together young people from seven parishes on Sunday at Don Bosco Parish, Makarpura, in a celebration of faith, leadership, and community.

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- Diana Castelino
19 September 2025

The Don Bosco Youth Centre in Pune concluded a seven-day intensive course on spiritual mentorship, drawing 13 participants from September 13–19 to explore what makes the guidance of the young truly transformative.

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- Fr Jacob Palaparambil