Orientation on YaR and Migrant Ministry Reinvigorates Commitment in Dimapur Province

26 October 2024

Animation, Migrants and Refugees, Young at Risk,

On October 25, 2024, a one-day orientation on the Young at Risk (YaR) and Migrant Ministry took place at the Provincial House in Dimapur, Nagaland, aimed at revitalizing these critical ministries. Resource persons Father Francis Bosco and Father Joe Prabhu from the Don Bosco National Forum for Young at Risk, Delhi, led the program, engaging 52 participants, including Rectors and In-charges from the Dimapur Province.

Amazon Web Services Honours DB Tech with Community Empowerment Award

7 October 2024

Don Bosco Tech India, Education Technical, Skills Training,

Don Bosco Tech Society is proud to receive the prestigious Community Empowerment Award 2024 from Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its outstanding contribution to uplifting NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth and women, fostering holistic community development.

Youth Involve Celebrates 10 Years, Commemorates Bicentennial of Don Bosco's Dream

25 September 2024

Anniversary, Entrepreneurship, Social Development, Success Story, Youth,

Youth Involve (YI), an initiative of Bosco Institute Jorhat, celebrated its 10th anniversary alongside the bicentennial of Don Bosco's dream from September 17–19 at Siloam, Umiam. Twenty-six young social entrepreneurs, leading as many social projects and initiatives from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, and their Salesian and lay mentors and coaches came together for three days of sharing experiences and insights, and learning from successes, failures, distractions and challenges through presentations, exhibitions, conversations, reflections, and group activities. They were welcomed by Fr. George Palamattam SDB, the founder of Siloam.

Salesian Social Forum hosts Two-Day National Convention in Hyderabad

19 August 2024

Justice and Human Rights, Livelihood, Marginalized, Social Development, Social Ministry,

The Salesian Social Forum (SSF), a group of like-minded Salesians, held a two-day National Convention at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad, on August 10-11. The event, titled "Contextualizing the Dream of Don Bosco: A South Asian Workshop by Salesians in India Today," brought together about 40 Salesians from various Indian provinces to explore ways to renew Don Bosco's vision for the poor.

- Francis Bosco

Students promote Development Goals through Radio Drama

30 January 2024

Campus Drive, Ecology, Social Development,

The Mass Communication and Journalism students of Salesian College Siliguri and Students of Don Bosco School Oodlabari in neighbouring Jalpaiguri district have teamed up to produce short radio dramas to create awareness on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One radio drama each is prepared for the 17 SDG goals.

- Fr. C.M. Paul SDB

Tree plantation drive instils passion for sustainability among students

17 July 2023

Ecology, Education,

The staff and students of Don Bosco Junior College Yerwada, Pune, in collaboration with the NGO Being Volunteer, participated in a Tree Plantation Drive at Mahalunge Forest Land on July 15 with the goal of instilling a passion for sustainability in students to make the world a better place.

Don Bosco Youth Centre Celebrates World Environment Day

5 June 2023

Ecology,

In a spirit of proactive engagement Don Bosco College Youth Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur, celebrated World Environment Day. The meaningful event symbolized a collective commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. They distributed 200 plants in the neighbourhood.

- Robin Mathew SDB

Don Bosco TVET Centres Annual National Convention Reconnects Past to Future for impact

2 March 2023

Don Bosco Tech India, Education Technical,

The 12th Annual National Convention of all Don Bosco Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres of India was held from February 3 to 5, 2023, at Don Bosco Skill Mission, Bangalore (Karnataka), with the theme, 'Let’s Reconnect' to revisit the origins of the network and closely look at the skilling memory lane with the idea of looking ahead to impact the lives of the needy youth in large numbers.

YESS Forum to be held on Earth Day

14 April 2022

Agencies, BOSCO Out Reach, Development Office, Youth,

The YESS Forum 2022 [Youth Empowerment for Sustainability and Social Impact], a hybrid summit, will be held on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The Forum launched by Bosconet will unfold the sustainability landscape of Don Bosco Network along with its CSR partners. It will showcase innovative models and initiatives undertaken by non-profits, start-ups, corporate CSR teams, and other stakeholders in education, sustainable livelihoods, environment, and women empowerment. The discussions from this Forum will guide actors in the development sector to incorporate proven models and innovative ideas in their interventions aimed at marginalized youth.