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
173
4967
Female
08
448
Total
181
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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16
Apr
Virtual Meeting with the District Social Mobilizers
BOSCO
The Foster Care Virtual Meeting with the district social mobilizers via Google Duo Meet was held at BOSCO Mane on April 16, 2025. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru, briefed about the programme report format. He informed the participants about the monitoring visits to the districts, submission of quarterly report to their respective DCPOs, issuance of […]
15
Apr
Visit of the Head of Bavaria State, Germany,along with Delegatesto ‘BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan’ Centre, Bengaluru
BOSCO
On April 15, 2025, Dr. Florian Hermann, the Honorable Minister for Federal Affairs and Head of the State Chancellery of the Free State of Bavaria, Germany, visited BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan, a Centre for girl children, in Chamrajpet, Bengaluru. He was accompanied by a team of delegates from his government. Under the leadership of Honorable Minister-President […]
12
Apr
Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority Visits BOSCO Bengaluru
BOSCO
On April 11, 2025, Mr. Varadraj, Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary of the District Legal Service Authority, Bengaluru Urban visited BOSCO Yuvodaya. During his visit, he interacted with the children at the open shelter, as well as the staff and management. Mr. Varadraj explained the structure and functions of the National Legal Service Authority, […]
31
Mar
KSRTC Officials Training Programme
BOSCO
BOSCO organized a training programme for KSRTC officials at the KSRTC DC Office, Majestic Bus Stand, on March 6, 2025. Rev. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, briefed the officials on BOSCO’s activities and their role in child protection. Mr. Shivamallu, Coordinator, Foster Care Programme, explained child laws, foster care and adoption. Mr. […]
29
Mar
Parents’ Meeting at BOSCO Mane & Vikas Centre
BOSCO
A Parents’ Meeting was organized at BOSCO Mane on March 23, 2025, for families of children returning home for their summer vacation. Magdalene Riya welcomed the gathering and emphasized the importance of parental care during vacations. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, addressed the parents, highlighting the need to prioritize children’s well-being over material wealth. He […]
25
Mar
Child Rights Club (CRC) Awareness Program
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru, through its Child Rights Integrated Services Project (CRISP), conducted a Child Rights Club (CRC) Awareness Program at Anjanappa Garden on March 20, 2025. The session aimed to educate children on their fundamental rights and the significance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). With 22 enthusiastic children (4 boys […]
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 […]
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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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.
