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
147
4967
Female
14
448
Total
161
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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17
Feb
Past Pupil’s Gathering
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru organized the gathering of past pupils at BOSCO Mane on February 16, 2025. The event commenced with a prayer dance performed by the children from BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan. The welcome address was delivered by Mr. Tippeswamy, Programme Manager, BOSCO Bengaluru.The dignitaries inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp, symbolizing the enlightenment and unity of the […]
17
Feb
Caring Community Group Meeting
BOSCO
The outreach team working in the Gandhi Nagar area organized a meeting of the Caring Community Group (CCG) at BOSCO Yuvodaya on February 15, 2025. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen the CCG. Key speakers included Mr. Basavaraju K. M., Coordinator of the Gandhi Nagar Area; Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO […]
10
Feb
Awareness Programme for School Children
BOSCO
The BOSCO ARSP Project in collaboration with Cantonment GRP held an awareness programme at the Public School, Vasanthanagar, Bengaluru on February 6, 2025. Mr. Harish, ASI/BNC explained the activities of police station and showed some equipment like handcuffs, pistol and police badge. He also gave some safety tips for children. Mr. Shekhar, Coordinator, BOSCO ARSP Project […]
7
Feb
Certificate Distribution Ceremony
BOSCO
The Skill Training Unit of BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan organized a certificate distribution ceremony for the tailoring trainees who completed their course on February 6, 2025. The event was honoured by the presence of Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, and Ms. Sheeba Thomas, Director of BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan. In his address to the […]
7
Feb
Empowering Migrant Construction Workers: Workshop on Substance Abuse
BOSCO
The Labour Migration Unit of the Indian Social Institute (ISI), Bengaluru, in collaboration with MAX Organization and BOSCO Bengaluru conducted a workshop for migrant construction workers at the Shriram Property building site in Bengaluru on February 6, 2025. Fr. Samir Minj, Head, Labour Migration Unit, Bengaluru, led the session on substance abuse, shedding light on its […]
7
Feb
Awareness Programme for Anganwadi Teachers and Helpers
BOSCO
The Outreach team working in the Gandhi Nagar area conducted an awareness programme for Anganwadi teachers and helpers at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on February 3, 2025. The team, led by Coordinator KM Basavaraju, provided an overview of BOSCO and its services aimed at protecting children in distress. They explained in detail various topics, including child rights, […]
7
Feb
Awareness Programme for BBMP Pourakarmikas
BOSCO
The BOSCO Child Safety Net (CSN) Project held an awareness program for BBMP Pourakarmikas at the Saibaba Temple near Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru on February 3, 2025. The team provided information on child rights, child marriage, children found begging, child labour, and the child helpline through various real-life examples. They emphasized the important role of Pourakarmikas in safeguarding […]
3
Feb
Makkala Grama Sabhas
BOSCO
BOSCO CRISP Project participated in nine Makkala Grama Sabhas organized by Grama Panchayats in Nelamanagala and Bengaluru Urban during January 2025. These sabhas are aimed at providing children with a platform to express themselves, help build their confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills. Children discussed ways to promote education and healthcare in their community, including organizing […]
3
Feb
Teachers Training Programmes
BOSCO
BOSCO CRISP Project conducted two training programmes on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) for the teachers of Chikkanahalli, Nelamangala and Hosahalli, Vijayanagar during January 2025 to enhance teachers’ knowledge and understanding of the CRC and its implications for education; to promote child-centered education and encourage teachers to adopt a child-rights-based approach in their teaching practices. Joseph […]
3
Feb
BOSCO Nivas Centre Inauguration
BOSCO
The new centre of BOSCO Nivas, Bengaluru situated on the premises of St. Xavier’s School, was inaugurated on January 31, 2025 in the august presence of Rev. Fr. Jose Koyickal SDB, Provincial, Bangalore Province, Rev. Fr. Jayanathan, Vice President and Secretary, ABE, Rev. Fr. Martin Kumar, Chancellor and Parish Priest, St. Mary’s Basilica, Rev. Fr. Rayappa, Secretary, […]
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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.
