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Salesian youth ministry emphasizes holistic growth, promoting physical and mental health through sports, recreation, clinics, and preventive education, especially for the poorest and most vulnerable. In neighborhoods, this ministry is expressed through social inclusion initiatives, health camps, and specialized centers that combat stigma, ensuring that the Salesian presence nurtures dignity, community well-being, and a hopeful path toward meaningful life.
For the Salesians, as Don Bosco famously stated, "I must preserve my health for the young," indicating that the health of the educator and the educated is a vital resource for the mission of the Church and society.
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, organised an awareness programme on November 7 as part of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign, highlighting the harmful effects of tobacco use and encouraging students to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Students of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, launched Hertzzz on World Heart Day to promote heart-health awareness. Developed by the Tech Team of RadioClub.live, the digital platform builds on the college’s earlier work in machine-learning-based heart disease prediction, shifting the focus from predicting risk to promoting preventive awareness.
In a gesture of solidarity with the flood-affected people of Assam, St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Harmutty, a Don Bosco institution, came forward to extend financial assistance of rupees two lakhs to flood victims in Sivasagar district. A delegation from the school travelled to Sivasagar to assess the situation of the flood-affected people and extend support to families struggling with the aftermath of the devastating floods. The relief fund was raised through the generous contributions of the teachers, students, parents and past pupils of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Harmutty.
Don Bosco Tech held a voluntary blood donation camp at its National Headquarters in New Delhi on August 3, with members of the Salesian family coming together to promote compassion, service and social responsibility.
Nearly 100 residents of Mangalam's coastal villages, Alappuzha, Kerala, benefited from a free one-day medical camp organised by the Family Commission of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, PHC Mangalam, and IDS Alappuzha, bringing much-needed healthcare services closer to a community that often faces challenges in accessing medical care.
Don Bosco Sports Academy, Dimapur, hosted the inaugural First Summer Football Tournament on July 14–15, bringing together young footballers from across the Northeast to promote grassroots football and nurture emerging talent.
Don Bosco Tech Society organised a nationwide online seminar on mental wellbeing ahead of World Youth Skills Day. Titled "Mental Health Matters – World Youth Skills Day Seminar," it was held on July 3 through Microsoft Teams as part of the organisation's preparations for the annual observance on July 15. The 90-minute session focused on promoting mental wellbeing, emotional awareness and holistic development among young trainees.
The Salesian Province of Chennai (INM) marked its Province Feast on July 3 at Don Bosco, Perambur, in honour of St. Thomas the Apostle, patron of the Province. The celebration also marked the Province's 92nd foundation anniversary and honoured Diamond and Golden Jubilee confreres, creating a day of thanksgiving, fraternity, and renewed commitment to the Salesian mission.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Don Bosco College marked the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a community awareness programme at Rangajan, bringing together NSS volunteers and local residents to promote a healthy, drug-free society.
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, partnered with the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, to conduct a two-day Vision Screening Programme under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment. The programme benefited hundreds of students by providing early eye care intervention—an initiative to promote preventive healthcare for school-going children. The programme's team examined 423 students, identified 328 who require corrective lenses, and will provide them with free spectacles.
A coastal cleaning drive near Galilee Colony in Kollam, part of Operation Thufan – The Narco Hunt, was organised by Mukti Theeram to address environmental concerns and raise public awareness of drug trafficking and social crimes in neglected coastal areas.
In an effort to provide accessible healthcare to people living in remote tribal regions along the Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh border, a free health camp was organised at Rendha village on May 14 through the joint initiative of DISHA Don Bosco, Kawant, the Don Bosco Past Pupils Unit, Kawant, and the Primary Health Centre, Navalja. The camp was held at Ayushyaman Arogya Mandir, Rendha.
In a commendable initiative that integrates education, health awareness, and community outreach, the NSS Unit and the Department of History of Don Bosco College Golaghat, affiliated to Dibrugarh University, organised a Health Checkup and Medical Camp on May 8 in observance of World Thalassemia Day. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre and the college's IQAC on the college premises under the theme “We Care About Your Health.”
COMMUNITY AUDIT 2026
SOUTH ASIA REGION.
An invitation from the SPCSA to all Salesian Communities of South Asia to actively participate in the COMMUNITY AUDIT 2026 on the occasion of the World Day of Poor.
A request to Rectors and Leaders of communities to take responsibility to lead this in each community."
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Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Year of publication: 2026
Available from: 4 March 2026
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