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The Don Bosco Way: With the Youth, to Eradicate Poverty: Reduction of Multidimensional Poverty in South Asia.
Don Bosco Tech Society, in partnership with CCSE and supported by Sungrow India Pvt. Ltd., has launched a Solar PV training initiative in Najafgarh to equip 30 youth with green skills and employment pathways. Formalised through an MoU on 2 April 2026, the five-month program integrates technical training, life skills, and placement support to promote sustainable livelihoods.
Don Bosco Tech Society launched its TVET SOP Framework at SkillVention 2026, standardising training and institutional processes across its ITI network in India. Developed collaboratively over a year, the framework also advances readiness for NCVET recognition, reinforcing a focus on quality, consistency, and holistic youth development.
In a significant boost to youth employment in the North East, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, conducted a walk-in campus interview for Cabin Crew positions at the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong. The recruitment drive was organised in collaboration with Emporium Skills Training Institute (ESTI).
The Salesians and lay collaborators of the Hyderabad Province convened for a reflective and evaluative session during the Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) Province Team Meeting, focusing on the depth and authenticity of their outreach to the poor.
Don Bosco Tech Society has been conferred the Gold Award for Excellence in SkillTech and Career Solutions at the Economic Times TechEdu India Awards 2026, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade-long mission to empower youth through skill development. The Gold Award was presented to Fr. George Mathew, Executive Director of the Don Bosco Tech Society, who accepted the honour on behalf of the organisation. The recognition coincides with the Society’s 20-year journey in advancing skill-based education and employability among India’s youth.
At a significant policy forum influencing Kerala’s future, FCDP elevated the perspectives of coastal fishing communities within the climate discourse. The organisation emphasised that sustainable development must incorporate the needs of those living closest to the sea.
A large-scale job drive was successfully conducted at Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute, Kadapa, on January 28, in collaboration with the National Career Service (NCS) and the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation(APSDC). The initiative aimed at creating meaningful employment opportunities for skilled youth across the region.
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.
Bosco Institute, Jorhat, became a vibrant hub of innovation and impact as it hosted En-fluence 2025, an entrepreneurial ecosystem-building summit that drew 227 registered participants from across North East India. Organized by The Hub Jorhat on November 22–23, the event showcased how youth-driven innovation can generate economic transformation, embodying Bosco Institute’s motto: “Inspire, Innovate, Involve.”
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.
The Mission Poverty Eradication (MPE) Strategy Workshop II commenced at the Provincial House, Guwahati, bringing together Project Directors from various Salesian provinces across South Asia. The two-day workshop aims to evolve concrete strategies to intensify the congregation’s commitment to serving the poorest communities in the region.
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.
With the Youth,
To Eradicate Poverty
3,00,000 families by 2030
Count down:
Mission Poverty Eradication :
Reduction of Multidimensional Poverty
South Asia Coordinator
Fr Tony Pellissery IND
Province Project Directors
Mumbai: Fr George Miranda
Kolkata: Fr Jijo Joseph
Dimapur: Fr Deli Kapani
Guwahati: Fr Ignatius Gari
Hyderabad: Fr Sarath Parri
Bangalore: Fr George PS
Chennai: Fr Sagayaraj Xavier
New Delhi: Fr Edward Sacrawat
Panjim: Fr Banzelao Teixeira
Shillong: Fr James Thyrniang
Tiruchy: Fr Ashok Lawrence
Sri Lanka: Fr Ajit Kamal Tissera
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