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South Asia Chief Editor
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Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)

7 August 2026

More than 50 young people attended a seminar on "Responsibility of Young Generation Towards Climate Change" at Don Bosco Youth Village, Keeranur, on August 2, and pledged to adopt sustainable lifestyles and promote environmental stewardship in their communities.

SDG 13 Climate action
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

 More than 100 Salesian youth leaders and coordinators from across the Salesian Province of Tiruchy gathered at Don Bosco ITI, Jawaharpuram, Madurai, on August 1 for the ILAMAI Youth Group Leaders' General Body Meeting (GBM) 2026, which reaffirmed their commitment to youth leadership and participatory ministry.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
7 August 2026

Forty-seven Salesian brothers received the Ministries of Lector and Acolyte during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai, on Thursday. Fr John Zosiama SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Shillong, conferred the ministries.

South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)
7 August 2026

Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Guwahati, has secured its first government patent for an AI-powered safety device, marking a major step forward in the institute's journey in research, innovation, and technology-driven education.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment
7 August 2026

Hostel wardens from the Salesian New Delhi Province gathered at Don Bosco Youth and Educational Services (DBYES), Bariatu, on 4–5 August for their annual formation meeting. They reaffirmed their commitment to safe, value-based, and nurturing environments for young people in Salesian hostels.

6 August 2026

The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) and the Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) have launched a nationwide partnership to help vocational and technical graduates become entrepreneurs.

6 August 2026
The Don Bosco Konkan Development Society organised a "Job Readiness and Career Pathways" workshop for 26 students of Don Bosco Night School, Panjim, on July 24. The session focused on practical skills, career guidance and access to safe employment opportunities.
 
6 August 2026

The Association of Salesian Co-operators (ASC), Shillong Province, elected Mr Manoj Jamatia as Regional Coordinator and Mr Raju Lal Deb Barma as Vice Coordinator for a three-year term at its Annual Regional Congress on Sunday at Mary Help of Christians Parish, Don Bosco School, Mandwi. The congress also brought together promised Co-operators, Aspirants, and Salesian animators for prayer, formation, and leadership renewal.

South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Maram, organised a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 16 and 17 for 510 newly admitted higher secondary students from the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. The programme aimed to prepare them for academic success while fostering leadership, self-confidence, and career readiness.

 

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, held a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 14 and 15 for 360 first-year undergraduate students. The programme focused on helping students transition into college life and gain the skills and motivation needed for academic success and informed career planning.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
The AIDA–Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DB JPN), Dimapur, organised the DB Job Fair 2026 at Salesian College of Higher Education, Kuda Village, Half Nagarjan. The fair brought employers and aspiring professionals together to create career opportunities and improve youth employability.
 
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

A Job Fair at Maria Teresa Scrilli Public School, North Paravur, organised by BREADS – Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) and the Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM), provided employment opportunities to unemployed youth from across Kerala.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals

Don Bosco Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Diocese of Bareilly, organised the Mega Job Fair 2026 at Bishop Conrad Senior Secondary School.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals

Don Bosco Tech held a voluntary blood donation camp at its National Headquarters in New Delhi on August 3, with members of the Salesian family coming together to promote compassion, service and social responsibility.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
4 August 2026

Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim, inaugurated a wooden indoor basketball and volleyball court on Tuesday. The facility is expected to provide aspiring athletes with a venue for training and competition soon.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
- James Marcus