Skilling
the Young at Risk
so that they may live with dignity!
Rescued
37950 children
from the streets in 2014- 2020
Educating and empowering
Children and youth from the
streets to the mainstream
Restored 23283 homeless children
from the streets to their families
In 2014 – 2020
With them
for their Rights
Child Labour is death of childhood
Received the
NATIONAL
AWARD
For Child Welfare
WHO WE ARE
We are what we do
BOSCO – Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota – is a not-for-profit charitable organization, established in 1980 by the Salesians of Don Bosco and registered in 1986 under the Society’s Registration Act of 1960. BOSCO, the acronym is “Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota” which means, the organization of those who serve on the streets of Bangalore or literally, “the association of those who serve youngsters on the streets of Bangalore”.
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This month
This year
Male
134
4967
Female
11
448
Total
145
5415
OUR PRESENCE
Railway stations
7
Bus Stands
6
Bosco Centers
10
BBMP Wards
120
FOCUS AREAS
We love what we do
As an integral part of its mandate to support children in need of care and protection, BOSCO focuses on promoting and strengthening its outreach, education, vocational training along with non-formal education,holistic development of slum communities, child rights, child care, health care and research and documentation.
BOSCO also closely works with the Government of Karnataka for the protection of the rights of the childrenwith special focus on children and youth in distress.
OUR FRIENDLY HOMES
Child centred
Each of the 10 centers of BOSCO acts as a hub of activities and services for the young at risk. Children and youth reside at these centers as per their age, gender and what they do. At these centers they undergo definite rehabilitation programs in their journey towards social reintegration.
2003
2011
Each of the 10 centers of BOSCO acts as a hub of activities and services for the young at risk. Children and youth reside at these centers as per their age, gender and what they do. At these centers they undergo definite rehabilitation programs in their journey towards social reintegration.
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19
Mar
Women’s Day Celebration at the BOSCO Centres
BOSCO
BOSCO Nivas, Nilaya and Yuvaspandana celebrated International Women’s Day on March 15 and 18, 2025 at their respective centres. The celebration included cake cutting, fun games and motivational talks by the guests. Course completion certificates were distributed to the youths who completed their computer course at BOSCO Yuvaspandana. Prizes were distributed to the winners. All participating women were given […]
19
Mar
Tuition Teachers Training Programme
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru organized a capacity building programme for the tuition teachers at BOSCO Yuvodaya on March 15, 2025. It aimed at capacitating the teachers on basic teaching skills. The training began with an introductory session led by Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru, who provided an overview of BOSCO and discussed the impact of […]
10
Mar
The Beautiful Garden of my Soul – A Session on Self-Acceptance and Self -Esteem
BOSCO
The children of BOSCO Rainbow Home were given a life skill session on Self- Acceptance and Self – Esteem – ‘The Beautiful Garden of my Soul’ at the centre on March 9, 2025. The session aimed at healing the negative mental imprints by substituting them with positive and powerful belief in oneself. Facilitating the session, Fr. Johnson, […]
10
Mar
Certificates Awarded
BOSCO
On March 9, 2025, BOSCO Computer Training Project, located in BOSCO Mane, Bengaluru, held a certificate distribution programme for students who completed a three-month Basics and Tally training course. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, delivered the keynote address, sharing insights about the organization’s mission and its impact on empowering marginalized youth through skill […]
10
Mar
BOSCOCup 2K25
BOSCO
‘BOSCO Cup 2K25’, a Staff Sports Day and Cultural Programme for BOSCO staff was organized at BOSCO Sumanahalli, Bengaluru on March 8, 2025. The event took off with lighting the lamp. The Olympic Torch was borne and lit by the Vice-captains representing the four teams. Addressing the gathering, Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru, wished the women staff […]
10
Mar
Stakeholders Awareness
BOSCO
The Outreach Team working in Gandhi Nagar area organized an awareness session for the Anganwadi Teachers and Helpers from all over Karnataka at Freedom Park on March 7, 2025. Mr. KM Basavaraj, Coordinator gave awareness about the BOSCO activities, vocational trades available at BOSCO and the various centers of the organization. He spoke about child labourers, run away children, […]
10
Mar
Orientation Programme
BOSCO
An orientation programme was held for Social Work students from Norway, who visited through Christ College, Bengaluru, at BOSCO Yuvodaya on March 5, 2025. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, the Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, led the orientation session. He provided an overview of the organization’s history, vision, mission, programmes, projects, activities, challenges, structure, and systems through a PowerPoint presentation […]
10
Mar
Focus Group Discussion at BOSCO Mane
BOSCO
Juvenile Advocacy Programme, BOSCO, Bengaluru, organized a focus group discussion with parents and children in conflict with law at BOSCO Mane, Bangalore, on March 1, 2025. Mr. Ramaswamy, Coordinator, Juvenile Advocacy Programme exhorted parents to ensure that their children do not end up becoming habitual offenders. He spoke about the importance of child rearing and providing […]
27
Feb
World NGO Day!
BOSCO
Celebrating World NGO Day – February 27th! At BOSCO, we believe that small actions create big change. Every step we take together brings us closer to a brighter, more compassionate world where children can thrive. Thank you to our Volunteers, Donors, Supporters, and Staff—YOU make our mission possible. Let’s continue to uplift, empower, and transform […]
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Become a part of our organization and develop your skills and be a greater version of you!The power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all have the potential to turn a life around.
SUCCESS STORIES
Child centered
Ravindra
Ravindra came under the care of Bosco as he was going through difficult situations. After his education he joined the organization as a staff member in 2009. Since then he has worked in various capacities in the organization – as CHILDLINE night receptionist, as a team member in CHILDLINE, Extended Street Presence in Railway Station, […]
Murugaraj
Rescued as a child, from Pune, by Don Bosco, Murugaraj was brought to Bengaluru in search of his family. Unable to locate his family in Bengaluru, he was admitted in BOSCO Yuvodaya. Later, he was sent to BOSCO Mane. Since he expressed his desire to study, he was enrolled in Don Bosco Ajjanahalli to take […]
Sumithra
21 year old Sumithra was born to Yellappa and Kasthuri in Halasuru, Bengaluru, on March 3rd, 2000. Sumithra has two elder sisters and one younger sister. Her father used to work in the graveyard and her mother was a housewife. But after her mother’s death, Sumithra had to be sent to a hostel for her […]
Tulasi
Tulasi, now 23 years old, came to BOSCO in July 2015. She belonged to a dysfunctional family, and was sent by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to BOSCO Rainbow Home for care and protection After completing her schooling from there, she was shifted to Vatsalya Bhavan, another home for girl children, where she did her […]
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WHAT THEY SAY
We are grateful
It is heartening to note that BOSCO with its motto, ‘that they may have life … in all its fullness’ has reached out to the deprived, marginalized and vulnerable children/youth and made efforts to make their life better.I hope that with many more such endeavors, BOSCO protects the interest of such children and brings light in their life.
H.D. Kumaraswamy
Former Chief Minister, Karnataka
BOSCO, Bengaluru has been transforming Bengaluru into a society that takes care of its children, empowers them, ensures that they are given access to education, and prevents them from all the social evils by closely working various Government Departments and Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR).May BOSCO continue to be a healthy presence to the young, as they form a very important part of the society! Best of Luck!
Fr. Antony Sebastian
Chairperson, KSCPCR
BOSCO is a well know NGO in Karnataka, especially in Bangalore city, working for the rehabilitation of children on the streets, runaway children, child labourers, trafficked children and other vulnerable children. It is working in close collaboration with Government in taking care of the children in need of care and protection. I extend my best wishes to all their endeavours.
Rakesh Singh
IAS, Principal Secretary to Government
Department of Women and Child Development and Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens
BOSCO, through its friendliness and warmth, has made the unwanted and unloved children / youth in our society realize their own worth, and has kind led in them the desire for a better life. I extend warm wishes and salutations to all those associated with the Organization.
Dr. N. Nagambika Devi, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Women & Child Development and Empowerment of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens
BOSCO is rendering a good service through the rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of children and young at risk into mainstream society, by providing shelter, training and means of livelihood. BOSCO has been associated with the Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Karnataka State for many years and has been implementing Government programmes like CHILDLINE, SJPU, Missing Child Bureau, Open Shelter etc.
Ms. Mumtaz
District Child Protection Officer,
District Child Protection Unit, Bengaluru Urban
The efforts of BOSCO in collaboration with Integrated Child Protection Scheme and District Child Protection Units in creating awareness about the welfare of the children among the general public, students, police department, schools and other stakeholders is highly commendable. I wish success and fulfilment in all the work they do!
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi, IAS
Director, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Karnataka State.
BOSCO is doing favour for children who are at risk by rescuing and nurturing them into a responsible individual/citizen from the past 40 years. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, BMTC is also been associated with BOSCO from many years at Kempegowda Bus Station, KBS, Bengaluru. On behalf of BMTC and Government of Karnataka, I extend my support to the Organization and wish them a good success in the years ahead.
