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
58
4967
Female
13
448
Total
71
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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2
Nov
One-Day Capacity Building Training Programme for CCI Staff
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru organised a one-day capacity-building training programme for 28 staff members of CCIs at BOSCO Yuvodaya on October 30, 2026. The programme aimed to strengthen child-centred care, legal compliance, safeguarding and case management. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, inaugurated the programme along with Ms. Usha, the resource person. Ms Usha sensitised participants to understanding […]
2
Nov
BOSCO Organizes Family Restoration and Aftercare Parents’ Meeting
BOSCO
The Family Restoration and Aftercare Children’s and Parents’ Meeting was held at BOSCO Sumanahalli, Mane and Vikas, Yuvakendra and Rainbow Home during October 2026. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director; Directors of the centres; and Mr. Balraj, Manager, Family Restoration and After Care Programme, were present at the meetings. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram encouraged students to make […]
2
Nov
BOSCO Sumanahalli Distributes Educational Kits to Children
BOSCO
BOSCO Sumanahalli organized a Tool Kit Distribution Programme on October 25, 2026, for children from economically disadvantaged migrant families and slum communities in Bengaluru who face challenges in continuing their education due to a lack of basic learning materials. The programme was led by Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru. Addressing the gathering, […]
2
Nov
Dasara Camps
BOSCO
Dasara Camps were organized for the children at the BOSCO centres and areas during the second and third week of October 2026. 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 action songs and dance. Children were engaged […]
2
Nov
Health Awareness Programme at BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan
BOSCO
A health awareness session was conducted for the children of BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan by Ms. Uma Rai and the team from St. Martha’s Hospital, Bengaluru, on October 22, 2026. The session focused on personal hygiene, healthy eating habits, disease prevention, and overall well-being. The children were educated on the importance of regular bathing, handwashing, oral […]
2
Nov
BOSCO Organizes Teen Star Programme at Observation Home, Madiwala
BOSCO
The BOSCO Juvenile Advocacy Team organized the Teen Star Programme at the Observation Home, Madiwala, on October 15, 2026, to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. The programme aimed to sensitize Children in Conflict with the Law (CCL) to the importance of respecting girls, treating them with dignity, understanding adolescent changes, and developing […]
2
Nov
Foster Care Awareness Programme
BOSCO
BOSCO Foster Care organized awareness programme for the Taluka Health Officers of Devanahalli taluka on October 7, 2026, at the Taluka Health Office. Mr. Obalesh K, Social Mobilizer, BOSCO Foster Care Programme introduced the concept of foster care and adoption to the stakeholders. He briefed on the procedures and processes involved in foster care and […]
2
Nov
Gandhi Jayanti
BOSCO
BOSCO centres celebrated the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, on October 2, 2026, to familiarise children and youth with his values and teachings. The celebrations highlighted Gandhi’s principles of truth, non-violence and simplicity, emphasising their relevance in everyday life. Children also learned about the observance of October 2 as […]
14
Oct
BOSCO Bengaluru Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child on October 12, 2026, at BOSCO Rainbow Home, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru. Centred on the theme “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights,” the celebration aimed to raise awareness about girls’ rights, promote gender equality, and strengthen collective efforts to end child marriage. The programme […]
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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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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.
