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The Don Bosco Way: With the Youth, to Eradicate Poverty: Reduction of Multidimensional Poverty in South Asia.
The Province of Guwahati convened a significant meeting on Mission Poverty Eradication on October 11 at Mario Hall, Provincial House, Panbazar. Centred on the theme “Together for a Dignified Tomorrow,” the gathering brought together Salesians and their collaborators to reflect, discuss, and devise concrete strategies to combat poverty in mission areas.
Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute, Kurla, held its Convocation Ceremony for the academic year 2024–25 on September 26 at the Fr. Santino Mondini Hall, marking a milestone for 171 trainees from the 2023–25 and 2024–25 batches. The event brought together dignitaries, faculty, parents, and students in a celebration of achievement and values.
The Youth Fest and Mega Job Mela, held in the Diocese of Srikakulam, was more than just a job fair — it became a platform of hope, identity, and awakening for over 500 rural and tribal youth. Jointly organized by DISHA career guidance and job placement service of Hyderabad Province, Don Bosco Job Placement Network and the Diocese of Srikakulam, the event was a critical response to the deepening challenges of youth unemployment and social stagnation in one of Andhra Pradesh's most underserved districts.
Don Bosco Vazhikaatti Trichy, a pioneering institute in career guidance, training, and placements in the Province of Trichy, conducted a unique orientation program at Don Bosco Care Home, Nilavarapatti. The program focused specifically on supporting students in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under the Aftercare Program.
On March 4, 2025, a crucial preparatory planning meeting was held at the Provincial House in Guwahati to address the pressing source-destination challenges faced by Assam migrant workers. The meeting saw the participation of key stakeholders, including Fr. Amalraj, Secretary of NorthEast Bishops' Conference, Fr. Bivan Rodrigues Mukhim, Vice Provincial, Fr. Ignatius Gari, Fr. Francis Bosco, Sr. Shoba, Sr. Teresa, Mr. Allan Brooks, Mr. Godwin, and Mr. Abhinesh. This gathering aimed to plan for the Assam Source and Destination visit consultations on March 20-21, 2025, in Guwahati and Upper Assam.
On the occasion of 8th Foundation Day, Shri Bala Subramanian, District Magistrate of Kalimpong, West Bengal, honoured Don Bosco Tech Society for its impactful operations in the district. The recognition is for the outstanding contribution as an empanelled training partner under the Department of Technical Education, Training and Skill Development, Government of West Bengal. Bro. Roshan Ekka, the Principal of DB Tech Kalimpong, proudly received the recognition on behalf of the Don Bosco Tech Society.
At a prestigious event held at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai, on February 17, the World Human Resource Development (HRD) Congress honoured DB Tech with the Skill Development Leadership Award. Father George Mathew, Executive Director, received the award in recognition of successfully training 469,864 youth across 66 vocational domains in 29 states of India, with an impressive placement rate of 72%.
To better equip students for the evolving job market, a one-day training programme titled 'How to Become a Career Guide' was held on January 29, at Bosco Reach Out, Guwahati. Organized by Bosco Reach Out, Career Guidance, and Job Placement Services, Guwahati, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Job Placement Network and the Forum of Salesian Career Guidance and Job Placement, the event brought together over 25 participants, including teachers, career counsellors, vocational center in-charges, and placement coordinators from Assam and Meghalaya.
Father Francis Bosco SDB, National Director of the Salesian Migrant Desk, addressed 49 head and village catechists at a three-day training for the Diphu diocese held at Mary Help of Christians Church, Satgaon, West Karbi Anglong, Assam. Organized by the Salesian parish on October 27, the event aimed to educate local church leaders on pressing migrant issues affecting the region. Father Albert Thyrniang, parish priest at Satgaon, presented his extensive survey of 1,596 migrant workers, shedding light on the socio-economic factors driving North East youth to seek employment in urban centers.
A meeting of priests, religious, and lay leaders of neighbouring areas in Bengtol Parish on October 19 resulted in a collaborative effort to support the region's growing migrant-worker population. The meeting, which featured a presentation by Fr. Francis Bosco SDB, National Director of Don Bosco Migrant Services of South Asia, highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive and effective support systems for these vulnerable individuals.


















