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It is a REFERENCE POINT, (not an organization) of many groups and associations animated by the Salesian Spirituality and Pedagogy.
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.
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.
Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Kilpauk, in collaboration with DB Jananam and Eeranilam, inaugurated a two-day art exhibition on July 6 at DB Square on the college campus. The exhibition, themed "Addiction to Drugs and Its Evils in Society," highlighted the message of a drug-free society through creative expression.
The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) held its Annual Meeting of School Principals and Headmasters on June 19–20, focusing on reflection, professional formation, collaboration, and concrete strategic planning for the year ahead.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM), in collaboration with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and the Diocese of Rayagada, organised Youth Fest 2026 at Navanirman Don Bosco, Muniguda, from March 26 to 27, bringing together more than 900 young people from across the diocese.
More than 450 young people from 19 Salesian houses and educational institutions across Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra came together for Valdocco 2026, the annual Youth Fest of the Salesian Province of Panjim, held at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa.
ECHOES 2026, a province-level youth formation initiative of the Salesian Youth Movement under the Province of St Joseph, Hyderabad, was successfully conducted at BIRDY Hyderabad from 25 to 27 January. The three-day programme brought together young participants from various Salesian presences across Telangana for an intensive leadership training, learning, and personal formation programme.
In a resounding display of athleticism, unity, and youthful spirit, the Don Bosco Sports Academy of Shillong Province (INS) emerged victorious at the maiden All India Don Bosco Inter-Province U-17 Basketball Tournament held in Hyderabad on 10–11 October 2025. The event, organized by the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) and DBYA – Sports Academy, was hosted by the Hyderabad Province (INH) at Don Bosco School of Excellence, Motinagar, and Don Bosco High School, Erragadda.
As part of a year-long initiative to bridge classroom learning with community engagement, social work students from Loyola College, Trivandrum, partnered with Don Bosco Veedu to stage a compelling street play on screen addiction at MSK Nagar. The event also marked the launch of a new children’s theatre group that aims to take the message to neighbourhoods across the city.
The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Leaders and Animators Formation programme for the three North-East provinces was inaugurated on September 5 and will run till September 8, at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, with a strong call for young participants to embrace their mission of faith and leadership.
After a nearly eight-year gap, the Summer Time Youth Ministry (STYM) programme was revived with renewed vigour at Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli. The month-long initiative, inaugurated on July 1, aims to equip clerics in theological formation with hands-on experience in youth animation before they are sent to various Salesian centres to guide and accompany young people.
The Regional Meeting of Social Experience and Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Coordinators of South Asia convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on June 27–28, gathering youth ministry leaders from across the region for two days of reflection, collaboration, and planning.
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the streets of Trivandrum came alive with colour, conviction, and creativity as children from Don Bosco Veedu’s AWAKE (Applied Women Advancement and Knowledge Enhancement) Project led a spirited campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
In the wake of International Labour Day 2025, the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) launched a nationwide campaign focused on celebrating the dignity of work and expanding access to meaningful employment for young people across India. Through a series of coordinated job fairs and career guidance programs conducted throughout April and May, DBJPN reached more than 1,700 youth and facilitated over 1,200 job offers—transforming lives and opening doors in regions where job opportunities are often limited.
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VISION:
Able and Noble youth for an empowered and enriched human society.
MISSION:
Holistic development of every youngster through the unique means and methods of Don Bosco’s way, towards living a purposeful life as an individual and collectively as a human society.Salesian Youth Ministry Delegate
Patrick Lepcha SDB
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4 REGIONS in SYM-INDIA
Southern Region: INK, INM & INTNorth-East Region: ING, INS & IND
Western Region: INB & INP
Central Region: INH, INN & INC
South Asia Head Office
SPCI House - Don Bosco,
B-32, Street No.7, Dashrath Puri,
Palam - Dabri Road,
New Delhi - 110045.
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