Youth Centre Turns into Corona Care Centre, Run by Salesian Family

Shillong, 2021 Jul 08 Don Bosco Youth Centre, the educational-recreational hub in Shillong, has turned into a Corona Care Centre for those infected by Covid-19. The Centre became functional on May 6, 2021, under the leadership of its director Father Michael Makri, and assisted by five lay collaborators and the members of the Salesian Family, the Salesian Sisters (FMA) and the MSMHC Sisters. The Centre provides essential services to the post-Covid-19 patients who have completed the Covid-19 treatment from different hospitals.  Read More »
Michael Makri

Lessons on Covid-19 Precautions to Migrants in Visakhapatnam
Hyderabad, 2021 Jun 10 Don Bosco Navajeevan, Visakhapatnam, organised an awareness camp on 'Covid-19 precautions' for the migrant workers in Thatichetlapalem. Father Salibindla Balashowry, the Director, spoke to the migrants on the need for wearing the mask, regular hand wash, and social distancing. He further explained the symptoms of Covid-19, home quarantine and vaccination using posters published by Navajeevan.  Read More »
YERRAMANENI Baly

COVID Care for Children at Don Bosco Shelter Goa
Panjim, 2021 May 31 Various child-focused organisations such as Margaret Bosco Bal Sadan (MBBS), Catalyst for Social Action, Human Touch Foundation, Children's Right in Goa, Childline Goa and Konkan Development Society have joined hands in caring for children during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Goa.  Read More »
Francis Xavier

Don Bosco Navjeevan Reaches out to Migrants
New Delhi, 2021 May 21 Don Bosco Navjeevan, Chandigarh, has been working for the migrant communities of Chandigarh for the last five years and has made various interventions to enhance the lives of the migrants living in the slums and colonies. The centre runs the Intervenes Drug Users project, Street Children project, Self Help Groups for women empowerment, remedial classes for school dropouts and coaching classes for economically backward children.  Read More »
Fr. Babu Varghese SDB

DB4M LAUNCHES HELPLINE FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
New Delhi, 2021 May 07 Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) has launched an all-India helpline for migrant workers- 9642 372 372. The helpline was launched by Father Biju Michael, Regional Councillor of the Salesians for South Asia Region. ''We have in mind primarily our brothers and sisters who are migrant workers. But any other vulnerable or needy group can also contact us through this number. We will do the best to reach out and connect,'' said Father Tony Pellissery, Executive Director of Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk, at the online launch of the all-India helpline number.  Read More »
Fr. Thomas Aquinas SDB

Father Sebastian Vadakethannikal, a Salesian who cared for children on the street, passed away
New Delhi, 2021 Apr 15 Father V. J. Sebastian, Vadakethannikal, SDB (74), a friend of the poor and the youth, passed away on April 14, 2021. While walking at the residence of Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre, Jhansi, around 2.45 p.m., Father Sebastian had a fall and was rushed to St. Jude's Hospital, Jhansi, where he was declared dead. His mortal remains laid to rest on April 15, 2021, in the Diocesan cemetery at Jhansi.  Read More »
Fr. Babu Varghese SDB

College Holds Self Defence and Self Esteem Workshop for Girls
Kolkata, 2021 Apr 08 Sonada, 8th April 2021: The Women's Cell of Salesian College Siliguri organised a two-day workshop for girls on Self Defence and Self Esteem.  Read More »
C.M. Paul

FEEDING CHILDREN IN BRICK KILNS
New Delhi, 2021 Mar 22 On 20 March 2021, twenty-four Salesian Co-operators of Holy Child Auxilium, Vasant Vihar - New Delhi, organized a social outreach programme at Jhajjar for children working in brick kilns where Salesians are involved in working for them.  Read More »
Fr. Babu Varghese SDB

Youth Takes Walking Pilgrimage to Shrine of St. Joseph
Bangalore, 2021 Mar 16 Don Bosco Youth, Lingarajapuram, Bangalore, went on a walking pilgrimage to St. Joseph's Church, Briand Square, Chamarajpet, Bangalore, on March 13, 2021. The holy trip undertaken marks the Year of St. Joseph and the spirit of the Lenten season. St. Joseph's Church at Briand Square has been declared a shrine for the year of St. Joseph.  Read More »
Fr William D`Souza SDB