During the Annual Feast of the Chennai Province at Don Bosco, Perambur, on July 3, the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) released two publications to strengthen child protection and promote responsible digital citizenship.

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.

Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala, has been run by the Salesians of Don Bosco since 1987. Inspired by St John Bosco's vision, it serves some of society’s most vulnerable people, especially street-connected children, homeless youth, and adults living in neglect, poverty, and social exclusion.

On the evening of 13 February, the Rector Major visited Don Bosco Beatitudes, a Social Welfare Centre, as it marked the Diamond Jubilee of its establishment. For the past sixty years, the centre has been lovingly catering to the needs of people from the womb to the tomb. While addressing the gathering, the Rector Major exhorted those present: “Never stop believing in the future of our young people. They deserve it, and it is our duty to accompany and help them, even when it is difficult. This will ensure a good future for them. We need to be like Don Bosco — believing in them, educating them, and preparing them for their future.” His message resonated deeply with the founding vision of the devoted Salesian missionaries who built up the centre, Fr. Montovani and Fr. Schlooz, who firmly believed that “No one has the right to be happy alone.”

The Delhi Don Bosco Ashalayam community was privileged to welcome the Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Fabio Attard, on 11 February, during a brief yet deeply inspiring visit that radiated fraternity and renewed Salesian zeal.

The three-day Homelink National Training Programme on “Sustainable Digital Innovation for Data-Driven Organizational Transformation” was organized by DB YaR Forum from January 19 to 21, bringing together Homelink Hub Directors, Hub Coordinators, and YaR Forum Delegates from across the country. The programme provided a national platform to reflect on how digital systems can enhance planning, accountability, and child-centred services across the Homelink Network.

The Homelink Mumbai Hub conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on “Transforming Care & Interventions through Documentation and Digital Intelligence” on January 8–9 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Matunga. The programme brought together coordinators and staff members to strengthen ethical documentation practices, enhance digital capacity, and promote data-driven decision-making within child-centred services.

In a bold and compassionate move to safeguard the rights of children, Don Bosco Gujarat, in collaboration with Just Rights for Children, has launched a 100-day campaign to eradicate child marriage across three districts of Gujarat — Anand, Vadodara, and Chhotaudepur.

The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (YaR) inaugurated a two-day national conference at the Don Bosco Institute (DBI), Kharghuli, bringing together community leaders, youth workers, and child protection experts to strengthen the support system for vulnerable children and youth.

In recognition of his lifelong commitment to the welfare of vulnerable children, the Government of Tamil Nadu has appointed Fr. Dr. M. Casimir Raj, SDB, as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TNCPCR). The appointment marks a significant step in the State’s mission to advance child rights through inclusive governance and partnership with civil society.

The Young at Risk (YaR) Commission of the Salesian Province of Bangalore (INK) held its provincial-level meeting on September 17–18 at Don Bosco Monvila, bringing together 27 Salesians from across the province—from Bidar in the north to Trivandrum in the south—along with lay collaborator and commission member Mr. John Joshua.

The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) launched the 15th edition of its annual campaign, “Uphold our Hopes – Unfold our Dreams,” in a vibrant celebration hosted by DB Ashalayam, New Delhi, in collaboration with the National DB YaR Team. The hybrid event connected 65 centres across India, fostering unity and renewed commitment to children and young people at risk.

The Don Bosco Young at Risk (YaR) Leaders' Orientation Program 2025, themed "Mission of Don Bosco YaR Ministry: Justice for Young People," convened a dynamic assembly of 27 participants from across India at the SPCI House, Dwarka, New Delhi, from July 29 to 31. The program brought together Salesians, lay collaborators, and field leaders in a collective commitment to champion the rights and welfare of vulnerable youth.

It was a proud moment for Salesian India and the Salesian Province of Bangalore, as two Don Bosco centres, DBCSA Yadgiri and Don Bosco Makkalalaya Mysore, were honoured by district authorities in Karnataka for their outstanding efforts in championing child rights. The recognitions were conferred as part of the World Day Against Child Labour celebrations organized across the state on June 12.

The Chairperson of the Assam Child Rights Protection Commission (ASCPCR), Dr Shyamal Prasad Saikia IPS (Rtd), highlighted the various Child Protection issues in Assam in his speech as Chief Guest at the Civil Society Leaders Meet organized by Snehalaya on April 30 at Don Bosco Campus, Guwahati. The meeting was part of Snehalaya's efforts to make Guwahati a Child-Friendly City while commemorating 25 years of Juvenile Justice services in India.