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Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) is the flagship strategy of Salesian social ministry in South Asia, designed to reach the poorest and most abandoned youth across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Through provincial teams, MPE seeks to eliminate multidimensional poverty by ensuring measurable outcomes such as job security and educational certifications. This framework is supported by the Don Bosco Network (Bosconet), which drives social action through four major programmes: Empowering the Young at Risk (YaR), Skilling for Sustainable Livelihoods via DB Tech, Empowering Women and Communities through Self-Help Groups and constitutional awareness, and the Don Bosco Green Alliance, which promotes environmental justice and sustainability.
More than 677 women from 45 villages gathered at DRISTI – Don Bosco, Kapadvanj, to celebrate International Women’s Day and to mark the successful conclusion of the 100-Day Child Marriage Free India Campaign. The event, organised jointly by DRISTI – Don Bosco, PRAYAS Organisation, and the Social Defence Office of Kheda, highlighted the urgent need to eliminate child marriage, widely recognised as a serious social evil that threatens the lives and futures of young girls.
The Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA) organised a three-day media training workshop from March 6 to 8 to equip religious sisters with digital storytelling and communication skills for social advocacy. The programme was conducted for members of religious congregations collaborating with the Amrat India Trust’s mission.
Dr Casimir Raj M, a Salesian of Don Bosco and Member of the Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TNCPCR), participated in an International Women’s Day programme promoting the safety and rights of women and girl children at the PMSSY Conference Hall (Kannadi Maligai), Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem.
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.
In a district where migration has become a compulsion rather than a choice, the Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) initiative has intensified its engagement with families impacted by seasonal and long-term labour movement. The Diocese of Rayagada hosted a one-day consultation, “Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying with Odisha Informal and Migrant Workers,” at Don Bosco Muniguda, bringing together parish leaders, catechists, and council representatives to assess and respond to the needs of affected communities.
Kochi - The Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) team concluded a two-day Source and Destination Visit to Kerala on November 29–30, 2025, shedding light on the realities of interstate migrant workers and the collaborative efforts required to support them. The immersion brought together representatives from source provinces Tiruchy, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, who engaged with institutions, government officials, and migrant communities across Vaduthala, Angamaly, Perumbavoor, and Palluruthy.
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.
In a continuing effort to promote women’s health and empowerment, the Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Chinchwad, organized a Free Cervical Cancer Screening Camp for women residing in the Saibaba Nagar slum area of Chinchwad. The initiative was part of the Women Empowerment Project, supported by AXA Global Business 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.
In a heartwarming initiative that blends innovation with compassion, Don Bosco Narukot has launched the "School on Wheels" program—locally known as "પૈડાની પાઠશાલા" (Paydani Patshala)—to bring quality education directly to children in remote villages of Gujarat.
In a swift humanitarian response following last month’s devastating floods in Hyderabad, the Salesian Province of St. Joseph, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Network (DBN), delivered critical relief to hundreds of displaced families over the weekend.
The Divyadaan Salesian Institute of Philosophy held a transformative two-day workshop on Migrant Ministry from October 13–14, organized by BIS Mumbai and led by Fr Francis Bosco SDB, Director of Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M). The event brought together Salesian brothers and experts to explore the complex realities of migration and the Church’s pastoral response.
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 National Convention for Migrant Workers’ Platform, held in Hyderabad on August 16–17, brought together over 85 representatives from across India to forge a united response to the challenges faced by internal migrant workers.
In a transformative three-day orientation programme, Don Bosco Veedu, Trivandrum, reaffirmed its commitment to social change by aligning its vision, people, and practices through a strategic and purpose-driven approach. The event brought together national and international experts to guide staff and Salesians toward a cohesive and impactful future.
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