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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.

More than 90 young people from parishes across the Itanagar Diocese participated in the Annual Youth Retreat organised by the Catholic Youth Association of the Itanagar Deanery from July 17 to 19 at Holy Trinity Church, Banderdewa.
 
South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
20 July 2026

The Academic Commission of the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT) conducted a day-long orientation programme for 50 newly recruited teachers serving in Don Bosco schools across the province at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Kallukuzhy, on July 18.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
18 July 2026

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Maram, Manipur, conducted a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 16 and 17 for 510 newly admitted students from the Arts, Commerce and Science streams. The programme equipped them with life skills and career awareness as they begin their higher secondary education.

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

DB Tech Rangajan celebrated the graduation of 40 young trainees at a Graduation Day ceremony, marking the successful completion of industry-oriented vocational training programmes and reinforcing its commitment to enhancing youth employability through skill development.

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

Don Bosco Sports Academy, Dimapur, hosted the inaugural First Summer Football Tournament on July 14–15, bringing together young footballers from across the Northeast to promote grassroots football and nurture emerging talent.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

A two-day youth camp organised by the Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC), Tigdo, Yupia, brought together 64 young men and women from the local Catholic community on July 11–12 to deepen faith and nurture Christian leadership.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

The Don Bosco Higher Education South Asia Faculty Workshop 2026 concluded on Saturday at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, with a renewed commitment to participatory leadership, educational innovation, and institutional transformation across Salesian higher education institutions in South Asia.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

 More than 800 young people from villages across St. Joseph Catholic Parish gathered on July 12 for a one-day Youth Animation and Motivational Development programme to deepen faith, nurture leadership, and inspire them to become active witnesses of the Gospel.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
13 July 2026

The Annual Meet of Salesian Brothers (Delegates) 2026 brought together delegates from across India for two days of reflection and planning, strengthening vocational commitment and preparing for the 10th Salesian Brothers’ Congress.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 02 Revitalize Fraternal Life in Communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)

The Don Bosco Provincial House, Dimapur, hosted a one-day Awareness Programme on the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) on July 7, bringing together 28 Salesians (SDBs) and 10 Salesian Sisters (FMAs) to deepen their understanding of the Salesian charism and strengthen youth ministry across the Province.

South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
8 July 2026

The Salesian Province of Guwahati held its annual Commission Meeting at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar, on July 8 to review ongoing ministries and outline action plans for the 2026–2027 pastoral year.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Tech Society organised a nationwide online seminar on mental wellbeing ahead of World Youth Skills Day. Titled "Mental Health Matters – World Youth Skills Day Seminar," it was held on July 3 through Microsoft Teams as part of the organisation's preparations for the annual observance on July 15. The 90-minute session focused on promoting mental wellbeing, emotional awareness and holistic development among young trainees.

 

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
1 July 2026

The ten-day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-67, organised by the 74 Assam Girls’ (Independent) Company NCC, Golaghat, in collaboration with Don Bosco College, Golaghat, concluded on June 29, training 328 NCC cadets from 16 colleges in military skills, leadership, and social awareness.

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

The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Don Bosco College marked the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a community awareness programme at Rangajan, bringing together NSS volunteers and local residents to promote a healthy, drug-free society.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, partnered with the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, to conduct a two-day Vision Screening Programme under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment. The programme benefited hundreds of students by providing early eye care intervention—an initiative to promote preventive healthcare for school-going children. The programme's team examined 423 students, identified 328 who require corrective lenses, and will provide them with free spectacles.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 10 Reduced inequality
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People