19
Jun
World Day Against Child Labour Observed
BOSCO
BOSCO Bengaluru observed World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, 2026, by actively participating in the state-level campaign organized by the Department of Labour at Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Bengaluru, under the theme “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.” The programme was inaugurated by senior government officials and […]
12
Jun
World Day Against Child Labour
BOSCO
On World Day Against Child Labour, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child enjoys a safe childhood, quality education, and opportunities to grow with dignity. Children belong in classrooms, playgrounds, and loving environments—not in workplaces. This year’s theme, “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults,” reminds us that protecting […]
5
Jun
World Environment Day | June 5, 2026
BOSCO
This year’s theme, *”Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,”* reminds us that nature holds the solutions to many of the challenges our world faces today. At BOSCO Bengaluru, we believe that every child deserves to grow up in a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Through awareness, responsibility, and collective action, we can help […]
3
Jun
Summer Camps Promote Learning, Creativity and Life Skills
BOSCO
BOSCO organized summer camps for the children and youth of BOSCO Rainbow Home, BOSCO Sumanahalli, BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan, BOSCO Mane, BOSCO Vikas, and the BOSCO CSN Project during May 2026 at their respective centres and intervention areas. The Executive Director, Directors of the centres, Mrs. Manjula Ullah (RFI), Mr. Murugaraj (Sports for Change), Mr. Shivanna […]
1
Jun
Training Programme for Child Rights Club Leaders
BOSCO
The BOSCO CSN Project organized a training programme for the leaders of the Child Rights Clubs (CRCs) at BOSCO Yuvodaya on May 27, 2026. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, delivered the introductory address, highlighting the importance of child protection, the various child protection mechanisms available, and the role of CRC leaders in […]
1
Jun
World No Tobacco Day | May 31, 2026
BOSCO
Tobacco affects not only individuals but also families and communities. On this World No Tobacco Day, let us raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and encourage healthier choices for a better future. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, healthy, and tobacco-free environment. Together, let’s choose health, protect lives, and build […]
25
May
International Missing Children’s day
BOSCO
Every child deserves safety, protection, and a caring environment. 💙 On International Missing Children’s Day, BOSCO Bengaluru stands in solidarity to raise awareness on the importance of protecting children and preventing child disappearance. Theme: “Strengthening Parental and Community Care to Prevent Child Disappearance”Global Slogan: “Act Fast. Report. Every Second Matters.” Together, let us build safer […]
22
May
Foster Care State-Level Stakeholders Meeting
BOSCO
Under the auspices of BOSCO Bengaluru, a State-Level Foster Care Partners’ Meeting was organized at Don Bosco Child Labour Mission, Davangere, to strengthen family-based foster care for children in need of care and protection on May 19, 2026. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director BOSCO Bengaluru, emphasized that every child deserves the love, care, and security […]
22
May
Exposure Visit to Government Observation Home, Madiwala
BOSCO
An exposure visit to the Government Observation Home, Madiwala was organized on May 18, 2026, for the Kolar Child Help Desk Team to understand the functioning of the institution and gain practical exposure to rehabilitation, counselling, educational support, and coordination within the Juvenile Justice system. The visit focused on rehabilitation services for Children in Conflict […]
22
May
Past Pupils’ Gathering
BOSCO
The BOSCO Family Restoration and After-Care Project organized a Past Pupils’ Gathering at BOSCO Mane on May 17, 2026, to create awareness about after-care support for care leavers. Mr. Adithya, APF motivated the participants to believe in their dreams, support one another, and participate in positive programs. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru, explained […]
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 […]
