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25 February 2024

In a heartening display of empathy and collaboration, the Rilang Children`s Home welcomed the members of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM), marking a day filled with compassion and camaraderie on February 23.

- Michael Makri SDB
30 January 2024

Echoes, the Youth Synods of the Province of St. Joseph Hyderabad, were celebrated in two phases. The first Youth Synod was held on 13 and 14 January in BIRDY, Hyderabad, with 140 youth and 12 youth coordinators from Telangana and Rayalaseema participating. The second Youth Synod on 26 and 27 January was held at Don Bosco Chiguru Children’s Village near Vijayawada, with 170 youth and ten youth coordinators from Andhra Pradesh.

- Fr Joseph Vanga SDB

In a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and unity, the Don Bosco Youth Services of the Province of Bangalore (INK) organized the CUL-EX 2023 event at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Bangalore on November 25 and 26. The event was masterminded under the guidance of Father Uday Kumar, the Regional Youth Director of Karnataka, along with the assistance of Father Kaplikunnel Varghese, the Youth Ministry Delegate of the Bangalore Province, and Father Manu, the Regional Youth Director of Kerala.

- Father Uday Kumar sdb
21 November 2023

The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Gujarat held a captivating three-day youth seminar titled, The Dream that Makes You Dream, from November 13 to 15 at the AmrutDhara Don Bosco Animation Centre, Kapadvanj. Aligned with the Strenna 2024 of the Rector Major, the seminar brought together around 80 enthusiastic young minds to explore the power of dreams and their potential to shape a brighter future.

24 October 2023

A Handbook of Salesian Youth Ministry, authored by Father (Dr) Barnes Mawrie sdb, was released by Father Paul O Lyngkot sdb, the Salesian Provincial of St. John Paul II, Shillong Province, in the presence of the Vice Provincial and other leaders of institutions within Mawlai region on October 23.

- Michael Makri sdb

In a significant initiative aimed at curbing drug addiction and preventing school dropouts among the youth, Rajanagar Parish of Arunachal Pradesh organized a one-day awareness programme on September 10. Sr. Jacinta Topno, FMA, the resource person, shared valuable insights on combating these pressing issues with 231 young persons.  

03 Good health and well-being
04 Quality education

In the idyllic setting of Bosco Institute, Lifeplus, Jorhat, the quarterly Youth Involve (YI) Review Meeting was held on September 3 and 4. The question, "Should young dreams be allowed to die?" serves as the inspiration and cornerstone of the YI initiative, offering a ray of hope and unwavering support to the youth who dare to dream. 

17 Partnership for the goals
11 August 2023

The Indian youth, with Salesians attending the World Youth Day celebrations in Lisbon, Portugal, proceeded to Turin and relived the Oratory experience. The Indian contingent of 66, accompanied by Salesians, moved to Turin after the solemn concluding Mass of WYD at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima.

17 Partnership for the goals
- Michael Makri sdb
29 June 2023

The Salesian Parish of Mary Help of Christians, Naigaon, Mumbai, hosted a riveting five-a-side competition featuring 16 teams on June 25. SC Bacaim outplayed Funksters to clinch a 4-2 victory. 

- Mrs Pooja Nevis for BISMumbai

In a remarkable display of social commitment, the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Thrissur, Kerala, rallied together to provide much-needed assistance to 70 less privileged children in their locality. With their collective efforts, the 85 Youth Centre members raised funds to purchase bags and notebooks for the children, easing the financial burden on their families and supporting their educational pursuits. 

- Robin Mathew sdb

The workshop at Don Bosco Novitiate, Kandy, Sri Lanka, on the basics of Salesian Youth Ministry proved to be a transformative experience for the students in formation and practical trainees. The workshop focused on empowering students in Formation and Practical trainees by introducing them to the Salesian Youth Ministry framework. Led by Father Gabriel Karunaraj, Coordinator for Vocational Guidance in South Asia, the event facilitated understanding of today's youth and taught effective methods of accompanying them.

04 Quality education
17 Partnership for the goals

A workshop was organized for the delegates of the Youth Ministry in the Vice Province of Sri Lanka, focusing on creating a culture of vocation and introducing Career Guidance and Job Placement Services. Father Gabriel Karunaraj, Director of Don Bosco Job Placement Network, animated the workshop. The workshop gave a comprehensive briefing on career counselling, employability skill training, and job placement assistance.

01 No poverty
02 Zero hunger
04 Quality education
08 Decent work and economic growth

On 21 and 22 October 2022, 380 youth from across 29 Salesian institutions of the Province of Bombay participated in SYMBIOS 2022 at the Don Bosco campus in Matunga organised by the Youth Ministry Department of the Province. The theme of the event was ‘Do all through Love’. The topics that were touched upon were represented by the acronym ‘SWAG’ which stands for ‘Self, World, and God’.

 

10 Reduced inequality
13 Climate action
16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
17 Partnership for the goals
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On 21 and 22 October 2022, 380 youths from across 29 Salesian institutions of the Province of Bombay participated in SYMBIOS 2022 at the Don Bosco campus, Matunga, organised by the Youth Ministry Department of the Province. Based on the theme, Do all through Love, the young were animated on Self, World, and God.

 

10 Reduced inequality
13 Climate action
16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
17 Partnership for the goals
To raise awareness among youngsters and children on the consequences of drug abuse and digital addiction, BREADS (Bangalore Rural Education And Development Society), the development office of the Salesian Province of Bangalore, launched the DREAM (Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring) project on November 20, 2021, at Don Bosco Vaduthala, the Valdocco of Bangalore Province. The DREAM Project was inaugurated and launched by Nelson, Joint Excise Commissioner of Crime Branch, Ernakulam. FatherJose Koyickal, Provincial, Bangalore Province, released the logo.
- Bastin Nellissery