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
44
4967
Female
03
448
Total
47
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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4
Nov
DiwaliCelebrations
BOSCO
Diwali was celebrated in the centres and areas of BOSCO on October 31, 2024 with great pomp and show. The celebrations began with a thorough cleaning of the centres to prepare for the Diwali celebrations. The children and youths eagerly took part in arranging the lamps and lighting them. They also helped the staff decorate the place […]
4
Nov
Refresher Training Programme
BOSCO
A Refresher Training Programme was conducted at BOSCO Yuvodaya for the staff of the Child Care Institutions (CCIs) of BOSCO on October 31, 2024. The programme aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of staff members involved child care and support. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru provided an overview of the training encouraging […]
4
Nov
Medical Camps Organized
BOSCO
A medical camp was organized for the trainees of the Beautician and Tailoring Courses of BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan on October 29, 2024 in collaboration with TCM Royan Hospital, Chamarajpet. Dr.Sr.Niveditha and Team from T.C.M Royan Hospital conducted the camp. They did the general check up of the trainees and gave awareness on Thyroid health as it affects […]
4
Nov
Certificates Distributed
BOSCO
Trainees of the Tailoring Unit and Beautician Course were awarded with the certificates on the successful completion of the course at the Vocational Training centre of BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan on October 30, 2024. Addressing the trainees, Varghese Pallipurm, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru expressed his joy at the students’ achievement and advised them to take advantage of […]
26
Oct
Orientation for Nursing Students
BOSCO
A group of nursing students from Victoria Hospital visited BOSCO Mane on October 24, 2024. Ms. Usha Nayak, Coordinator, BOSCO Mane explained the admission criteria for a child to the organization as per the JJ Act, functioning of the Bridge course, formal education of school going children, extra curricular activities taken up for the children, etc in BOSCO Mane and […]
26
Oct
District LevelChildren’sParliament
BOSCO
Children of BOSCO CRISP Project participated in the District Level Children’s Parliament organized by APSA at Anandita Hostel, Vimanapura, Bengaluru on October 22, 2024. It was a platform for the children to participate in decision making leading to social learning and capacity building. The children discussed topics such as learning recovery, ending violence against children, […]
26
Oct
Awareness of Foster Care
BOSCO
BOSCO Foster Care Project organized awareness programmes for the Anganwadi teachers at the Anganawadi Center, Palanajogahalli, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, Panchayat Raj Institution (PRI) members at Panchayath Office, Tubagere, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural and ASHA workers, Primary Health Center, Mugabala, Hosakote,Bengaluru Rural on October 18, and 21, 2024. Mr. Obalesh, Social Mobilizer, BOSCO Foster Care Project explained in detail about the foster care programme. He explained how […]
26
Oct
Dasara Camps
BOSCO
Dasara Camps were organized for the children at the BOSCO centres and areas on the theme, ‘Family is Where I Belong’, during the second and third week of October 2024. The children were engaged in various activities so that they could use their time constructively and hone their skills during the Dasara vacations. Children were taught […]
26
Oct
Play Session by M S Ramaiah College Students
BOSCO
A play session was organized for the children of BOSCO Vikas and Mane by M S Ramaiah students on October 20, 2024 to provide opportunities for the children to develop confidence, creativity and social skills . They proceeded with a game of charades and an action train activity. Following this, the volunteers entertained the children with singing performances. The children were […]
26
Oct
Session on GenderInequality
BOSCO
Student volunteers from Kerala conducted a session on ‘Gender Inequality’ for the children of BOSCO Vikas on October 20, 2024. Jilsa and Basila, BSW Students, Don Bosco College, Sultanbathery started the session with an activity in which children were presented with a series of statements and asked to express whether they agree or disagree, followed by a discussion of their opinions. They explained about the concept of gender, gender identity, and its significance. A short film titled Juice was then shown to the group. Based […]
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.
