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The Youth Ministry Delegates of the Salesian Province of Panjim–Konkan convened at Don Bosco, Fatorda, on January 16 to review the current state of youth ministry in the province and to forge a coordinated pastoral plan for the year 2026–2027. The meeting brought together representatives from most of the province's Salesian communities, reflecting a strong collective commitment to youth-focused pastoral engagement.
Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBTI), New Delhi, hosted a State-Level Skill Competition on January 9 in collaboration with the Directorate of Training & Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to empowering youth through quality skill education and dignified employment
The Salesian Vice Province of Sri Lanka (LKC) celebrated the priestly ordination of four Salesian deacons on 27 December 2025 at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, located at the Don Bosco Technical Centre, Negombo.
Don Bosco Dhisha – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Vijayawada, organised a Job Fair at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, on 19 December, bringing together employers and registered job seekers to generate immediate and potential employment opportunities for young people. The initiative formed part of Don Bosco Dhisha’s ongoing mission to promote career guidance and dignified livelihoods for youth in the region.
The Youth Ministry Delegates of the South Asia Region, together with the Regional Dimension Coordinators and the International Green Alliance Coordinator, Fr. Savio Silvera, convened an online meeting on 19 December to chart the region’s Youth Ministry's future course of action. The deliberations were guided by directives from the SPCSA Council on preparing a six-year plan in light of General Chapter 29.
A one-day Youth Convention on the theme “Youth in Social Change” was successfully organised by DRISTI at Don Bosco Kapadvanj on Sunday, 14 December, bringing together more than 160 young people from 18 surrounding villages.
The Salesian Family is celebrating 150 years of missionary service with the release of Legacy of Unity, the third and final documentary in a jubilee trilogy marking the sesquicentennial of Saint John Bosco’s first missionary expedition in 1875. Don Bosco transformed missionary zeal into a way of life, entrusting his sons and daughters with a daring vision: to reach the young, especially the poorest and most abandoned, wherever they may be. Watch the video that shows how unity in the Salesian Family becomes a credible Gospel witness.
The Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have completed a region-wide Community Audit as part of their flagship initiative, Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE). On 15 November 2025, designated by the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) as a day of reflection, more than 427 communities across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal paused to evaluate their service to the poorest and most vulnerable youth.
New Delhi: Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE), the flagship initiative of the Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia, is proving that its strength lies not just in vision but in its modus operandi—an intricate network of provincial teams working in synergy under central guidance.
New Delhi, India – November 2025 : In a landmark year of action and impact, the Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia have marked a significant milestone in their ambitious initiative, Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE), aimed at transforming the lives of the region’s most vulnerable youth and families. With over 59,000 interventions documented in its first year, the project is rapidly evolving into a powerful network of hope, empowerment, and systemic change.
In a significant step toward empowering rural youth with knowledge and direction, Bosco Reach Out – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Guwahati, successfully organized a Career Guidance Program for students of Nagaon district on November 7 at the Jubilee Training Centre of the Assam Baptist Convention, Nagaon Town.
Don Bosco School, Oodlabari, resonated with youthful enthusiasm and spiritual reflection as around 270 parish youth, aged 12 to 18, came together from all 14 sub-centres for a day-long Faith Formation and Vocation Animation program. The event, held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., transformed the campus into a vibrant space for prayer, discernment, and community bonding.
In a significant step toward bridging the gap between education and employment, the AIDA–Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DB JPN), Dimapur, in collaboration with Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, successfully organized its first-ever Job Fair on October 28, 2025, at Don Bosco College, Maram, Senapati District, Manipur.
The Regional Meeting of Youth Ministry Delegates of South Asia, along with sector and network heads, was held at Salesian College, Siliguri Campus, from October 31 to November 4. The gathering brought together Salesian Youth Ministry Delegates and leaders from across South Asia for a time of reflection, communion, and collaboration in their shared mission of accompanying young people.
The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), under the aegis of BREADS – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services and Don Bosco College, KR Puram, organized a successful Job Fair on October 25 at Don Bosco College, KR Puram. The event aimed to connect young job seekers with reputed employers and create meaningful career pathways for the youth.
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