23
Apr
Health Camps at BOSCO Bengaluru
BOSCO
On the occasion of World Health Day, Asha Kirana Kala Trust, in collaboration with the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA), Bengaluru District Branch, conducted a free health camp at BOSCO Sumanahalli on April 7, 2026. The camp led by Dr. Swati Kumbhar included a general health examination, individual consultation and diagnosis, distribution of Ayurvedic medicines […]
23
Apr
Care Leavers Youth Meeting
BOSCO
BOSCO Mane organized a Care Leavers Youth Meeting at the centre on April 19, 2026. The meeting aimed to create a supportive peer network, provide emotional stability, and offer career guidance to young people transitioning out of institutional care. Addressing the gathering, Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, emphasized the importance of such […]
23
Apr
Crime Prevention Awareness Programme at DJ Halli
BOSCO
The Juvenile Advocacy team organized a programme to create awareness among parents and children about juvenile offences, their consequences, the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of parental responsibility in preventing children from coming into conflict with the law at DJ Halli on April 18, 2026 in collaboration with BOSCO Nivas Team. The programme […]
23
Apr
Awareness Programmes
BOSCO
The CSN team, in collaboration with DCPU West staff, organized a public awareness drive at the Electronic City Bus Stand, reaching 258 members through onboard bus sessions. The team also conducted an awareness programme at the Huskur Panchayat Office in Huskur, Bangalore West, educating 15 members on child rights, child marriage, child begging, child adoption, […]
23
Apr
State Consultation and Workshop for Foster Care Organization/ Stakeholders
BOSCO
Foster Care Programme, BOSCO Bengaluru organized State Consultation and Workshop for Foster Care Organization/ Stakeholders Meeting Minutes at Don Bosco Makkalalaya, Mysuru on April 10, 2026 and Don Bosco, Hospet, on April 15, 2026. Fr. Jim Jose, Director, Don Bosco Makkalalaya, Mysuru and Fr. Michael, Administrator, Don Bosco Hospet, emphasized that stakeholders play a vital […]
23
Apr
World Book Day
BOSCO
Every child deserves access to stories, knowledge, and imagination. This World Book Day, BOSCO Bengaluru celebrates the power of books in shaping confident and curious young minds. This year’s theme, “Go All In – If you’re into it, read into it,” reminds us to explore, learn, and grow through the joy of reading. #WorldBookDay #EveryChildMatters #BOSCO #ReadingCulture […]
22
Apr
Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations at BOSCO Bengaluru
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru celebrated the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, at BOSCO Nivas, Sumanahalli, Nilaya, Yuvodaya, Vikas and Mane, Yuvakendra with great respect and enthusiasm. The programme included paying tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and remembering his valuable contributions to equality, justice, and education. The programme also included various meaningful activities such as […]
22
Apr
Health Awareness Programmes
BOSCO
A general health awareness programme was arranged to create awareness about maintaining good health, identify health issues early, and promote a healthy lifestyle among the girls of BOSCO Rainbow Home on April 9, 2026. Ms. Juveria and a team member from Mount Carmel College spoke about menstrual health, menstrual hygiene and the myths and misconceptions […]
22
Apr
International Street Children’s Day
BOSCO
BOSCO Rainbow Home organised International Street Children Day near Lalbagh, Bengaluru on April 12, 2026. A street play was organized by the RFI City Desk team and RCCLC children from Bosco Rainbow Home. Through this, awareness was created among many people about children living on the streets. Children from the Nilaya and Anand Puram Study […]
22
Apr
Awareness of Foster Care to Police Officials
BOSCO
BOSCO Foster Care Project organized awareness programme for the Police Officials of Upparpet Police Station at Freedom Park, Bengaluru on April 11, 2026. Mr. Raghavendra, Social Mobilizer, BOSCO Foster Care Project explained in detail about the foster care programme. He explained how to foster a child and the procedures involved in submitting the application to […]
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 […]
Vereesh KM
Vereesh KM, lost his mother when he was just one year old. His father could not raise him as he was mentally ill. So Veersh was entrusted to the care of his aunt who enrolled him in a boarding school. He completed his 9th standard in the boarding school, scoring good marks, but he always […]
Parimala
Parimala aka Pari, from Bengaluru, who acted in the 2016 award-winning docudrama, ‘Railway Children’, is an alumni of BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan. Pari had dropped out of school in class 1, as she was not interested in studies. Her parents are coolie workers, and soon Pari also started working as a domestic help. Pari was later […]
Sonia
Sonia is 23 years old and works as a beautician. She has no parents. She has two brothers- one is differently abled and Sonia does not know the whereabouts of her other brother. Rescued from the streets by a social worker, Sonia was initially placed in the Government Girls Home. After a few years, her […]
Neela. M
Neela. M, 23 years old, is an orphan. Her mother was doing odd jobs to make a living, and as a child, Neela used to accompany her mother wherever she went. Neela was rescued by a social worker on one of those occasions, when she was spotted standing alone on the road at night. She […]
Shalini
Growing up, Shalini had a wonderful start to her childhood under the protection and care of her grandmother. She grew up with her cousins and aunts, and studied in a private English medium school. But when Shalini was in class 5, her grandmother died, and her whole world changed. Everyone and everything at home changed […]
Durgamala
Durgamala is 24 years old and works as a beautician in a beauty parlour. She was sent to BOSCO Rainbow Home by Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in April 2012. After completing her schooling from Rainbow Home, she was transferred to BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan for further studies. In Vatsalya Bhavan, she expressed her desire to join […]
