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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Sonada, 21 February 2021: In a first time effort in the hills, academia-industry partnership initiative to empower tea garden women was launched on 21 February 2021. Salesian College Sonada established in 1938 and the Tea Promoters India who own plantations in Darjeeling, Dooars, Assam and Kerala have launched a pilot project entitled: Women Empowerment in Tea Communities Workshop, to be spread out on five Sundays from 21 February to 21 March 2021.. Read More »

''Digital technology at the service of ending homelessness'' is the topic under which Miss. Maheshwari Balan presented the model of DB YaR Forum at the United Nations on 9 February 2021. This program was conducted as a side event at the 59th session of the commission for social Development. . Read More »