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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.

First-year philosophy students of Salesian College, Dimapur, completed a two-week Skill Development Programme at AIDA, gaining practical skills for youth empowerment and social development. The programme trained students to become effective agents of positive change among youth and marginalised communities.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG 13 Climate action
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family

Don Bosco College, Kohima (DBCK), celebrated a key moment in its educational mission by unveiling its expanded infrastructure on World Environment Day. Achumbemo Kikon, MLA and Secretary General of the Naga People's Front (NPF), inaugurated the facility as the chief guest.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

A Mega Job Fair at Don Bosco College, Kohima, on Saturday offered more than 1,000 job vacancies and aimed to boost employment for young people in Nagaland and the Northeast. The day-long event united job seekers, recruiters, government officials, educational institutions, and industry representatives to bridge the gap between talent and employment.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 02 Zero hunger
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

A doctoral study conducted at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Meghalaya, has revealed that private tuition has become an integral part of secondary education in Manipur, driven largely by gaps in classroom instruction, academic pressures, and prolonged disruptions in the state's schooling system. The university is led by Dr Rajan Chopra, Chancellor, and Dr Sagar Onkarrao Manjare, Vice-Chancellor.

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

The Province Team Members of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati, gathered at Bosco Reach Out, Ulubari, on May 13 to review and strengthen the ongoing Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) initiative, which aims to empower poor and marginalised communities across the Northeast.

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

The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM), in collaboration with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and the Diocese of Rayagada, organised Youth Fest 2026 at Navanirman Don Bosco, Muniguda, from March 26 to 27, bringing together more than 900 young people from across the diocese.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
- Fr Pramod Baghsingh SDB
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