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
167
4967
Female
14
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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LATEST NEWS
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31
May
World No Tobacco Day
BOSCO
“Breathe life, not smoke. Say no to tobacco — today and every day.” World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31st to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage people around the world to quit smoking and using tobacco products.
22
May
Community Awareness Programmes
BOSCO
BOSCO Nilaya conducted awareness programmes in Vinobha Nagar, Anandapura, Girinagar, Ramanna Garden and Anjanappa Garden during May 2025. The team gave information about BOSCO and its activities with a special mention of vocational trades at the organization along with driving training and computer classes. The team also informed about karate classes conducted at BOSCO Nilaya. […]
22
May
Outing to Arunachaleshwar Hills
BOSCO
On May 16, 2025, the CSN Project organized an outing to the Arunachaleshwar Hills for the children attending tuition classes in Chikkabasti and Veerabhadranagar Gudde. The group of twenty-eight children and staff enjoyed a day filled with fun activities, including trekking in the RR Hills, and exploring a temple. Surrounded by serene nature, the outing provided […]
22
May
Awareness to BMTC Cleaning Staff
BOSCO
The outreach team working in the BMTC Bus Stand organized an awareness session to the cleaning staff – the secondary stakeholders on May 16, 2025. Ms.Vijaya Rakini, Coordinator spoke about the current issues faced by the children, CWC procedures and how Bosco is supporting the needy children on the streets. She also explained about the child rights and shared […]
22
May
Child Safety Caring Community Force
BOSCO
The team working in Gandhi Nagar area organized the follow up meeting of the Child Safety Caring Community Force at BOSCO Yuvodaya on May 13, 2025. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru gave an overview of BOSCO and its work. He explained the purpose of this meeting to make Gandhi Nagar a ‘Child Labour Free’, ‘Child […]
22
May
Health Camps
BOSCO
BOSCO Nivas organized health camps and awareness sessions for the community members of Ambedkar Huts and DJ Halli in collaboration with Unani Hospital, Bengaluru on May 6 and 7, 2025. A general check up of the community people was conducted. The community people were made aware of the importance of maintaining good health, maintaining sugar […]
30
Apr
Orientation Programme
BOSCO
An orientation programme was held on April 30, 2025, for students from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetam College, LISSAH College, and Don Bosco College, along with one new staff member at BOSCO Yuvodaya. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, the Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, provided insights into the organization and its activities. He shared the history of BOSCO, including […]
30
Apr
Outing to Neladasiri Agro Resort
BOSCO
The BOSCO Foster Care team organized an outing to the Neladasiri Agro Resort for foster care parents and their children on April 29, 2025. Varghese Pallipuram, the Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, addressed the parents and children, emphasizing that summer vacations are a special time for families to bond and learn together. He encouraged parents […]
30
Apr
Summer Camps
BOSCO
The summer camps were organized for the children and youths of BOSCO Yuvakendra, Sumanahalli, Yuvaspandana, Nilaya, and Nivas at the respective centres and St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru and for the children attending the tuition classes in Ambedkar School Nelamagala, Pillahalli tuition centre, Chikka Basti tuition centre, Tugabhadra Colony tuition centre, MCTC quarters I and II during April 2025. Fr. […]
29
Apr
Health Camps
BOSCO
BOSCO Health Care Department organized general health check ups and eye screening camps in the centres and intervention areas during April 2025. The camps were conducted by Dr. Abraham, St. Martha’s Hospital, TCM Royan Hospital and Shraddha Eye Clinic. The children’s height, weight, and blood pressure were measured. The doctor examined each child individually and […]
UPCOMING EVENTS
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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.
