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Striking Gold- Sparking a Passion for Skills and Sustainability
The vocational skilling programme for marginalised youth began on 1 July 2023 at Don Bosco ITI, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) with the objective of empowering disadvantaged youth through skill training in three domains: two-wheeler mechanics, tailoring, and beautician courses. The programme was officially concluded on 31 March 2024. During the span of nine months, 38
Women’s Day in Chitradurga
On 17th March 2024, CHITHRA Don Bosco organised a celebration of International Women’s Day for the women from its self-help groups (SHGs), local government, and business stakeholders in Chitradurga district. One outstanding women’s SHG and three individual SHG members were felicitated for their achievements on the occasion. Fr. Steven Lawrence – Director of CHITHRA, explained its
Pastures of Sustained Income and Livelihood
The Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) programme of Bangalore Rural Educational And Development Society (BREADS) is implemented in four districts of Karnataka—Chitradurga, Davanagere, Vijayanagara, and Yadagir, to ensure the generation of sustainable income for rural women. WELivE intends to empower 35 women from each of the rural areas of these four districts (reaching
International Women’s Day Celebration at Don Bosco Hospet
The International Women’s Day celebration at Don Bosco Hospet on 6 March 2024 was a remarkable success. The event was organised by Don Bosco Centre for Social Action (DBCSA) Hospet (BREADS’ partner) in collaboration with the Don Bosco TARUNI Women Development Society. A significant turnout of 1600 women from TARUNI’s Self Help Groups made the
Parents’ meeting at Don Bosco ITI Bhadravathi
On 4 March 2024, Don Bosco ITI Bhadravathi, in collaboration with Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS), organised a meeting for the parents of its third batch of trainees. The meeting was attended by 20 parents and close relations of the trainees of tailoring and arecanut plate making. The chief guest, Mrs. Vijayalakshmi, tailoring
CSN Coordinator honoured as Atyhuthama Makkala Rakshaka
The Bangalore Labour Department of the Government of Karnataka, honoured Mr P.N Basavaraj, as Atyhuthama Makkala Rakshaka (Best Child Protector) in February 2024, in acknowledgement of his courageous service towards the rescue of child labourers, in collaboration with the government. Mr P.N Basavaraj has served the cause of children at risk for long years in BOSCO Bangalore.
Health Camp at Ittaga K Thanda, Kalaburagi
On 27 February 2024, Don Bosco PYaR organised a health camp at Ittaga K Thanda, Kalaburagi, which is an economically deprived village with a significant prevalence of disabilities among its population. Dr Treesa from Mother Theresa’s Hospital, Kalaburagi collaborated in organising the health camp. The camp provided various medical services, including general check-ups, specialised care for
Sewing a path to empowerment
On 6 February 2024, the inauguration of the third batch of the Tailoring skill training programme, consisting of 40 women, took place at Don Bosco ITI Bhadravati. Fr. Nilagal Christhu Raj, Rector and Principal of DB ITI Bhadravati, Mr. Natraj, President of Akshara Panchayat, Bhadravati, along with the staff and students of Don Bosco ITI,
RESSAISIR 2K24
RESSAISIR 2K24, was organised by the Department of Social Work, Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Kannur, Kerala, in collaboration with BREADS, under the banner of its Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme on 25-26 January 2024. Conducted on the college premises, the conference addressed a significant topic—Addiction and Psychosocial issues: Innovations in Social
A Medical Camp for Migrant Workers
The Karnataka Interstate Migrant Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT), a project of BREADS, organised a medical camp for migrant workers on 27 January 2023 at K. Narayanapura and BDS Nagar, Bangalore. The camp reached out to migrants from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, and the districts of north Karnataka, who work as casual labourers,
Dr and Mrs Hitl visit BREADS
On 22 January 2024, Dr Christopher and Mrs Petra Hitl of the Hitl Foundation, visited the BREADS office to meet the team and spend some time understanding the current work of the organisation. Their association with BREADS since 2015, has benefitted the vulnerable children at risk on the streets of Bangalore, Hospet and Kalaburagi. The
An Impressive Addition to the Don Bosco Educational Complex in Hospet
The Salesians of Don Bosco Hospet and the school community of Don Bosco School, marked a significant milestone for themselves with the inauguration and blessing of the new building block on 15 January 2024. Rt. Rev. Dr. Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Ballari, blessed the building; Rev. Fr. Jose Koyickal, the Provincial of the Salesian Province
Daniel Knable @ BREADS in Bangalore
The BREADS team welcomed Mr Daniel Knable, Project Manager of Don Bosco Mondo, Bonn, to its office on 11 Jan 2024. Fr George PS, the Executive Director, Fr Jitto Joy, the Assistant Director, and the rest of the team, warmly greeted Daniel with a traditional Mysuru peta and garland. In the congenial team meeting that followed, Daniel
Inauguration of Don Bosco ICSE School, Bidar
It was a special day for the students, parents, teachers and Salesians of Don Bosco ICSE School, Bidar! On 10 January 2024, they celebrated their School Annual Day, and more significantly, they celebrated a dream being realised in the inauguration of their new school building. The modern new school building that now houses around 350
Inauguration of Don Bosco ICSE School, Bidar
It was a special day for the students, parents, teachers and Salesians of Don Bosco ICSE School, Bidar! On 10 January 2024, they celebrated their School Annual Day, and more significantly, they celebrated a dream being realised in the inauguration of their new school building. The modern new school building that now houses around 350
A Great Start to the New Year!
Don Bosco Makkalalaya in Mysuru, along with some of its students, got off to a great start in 2024! On 5 January, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, the state coordinating body of the Karnataka Open School (KOS), appreciated DB Makkalalaya as the KOS Centre which facilitated the highest marks in the KOS SSLC exams in the state of
Core Project team meeting
The core team for the project “Empowering Children through Education and Child Rights Promotion,” supported by Azim Premji Foundation (APF), met on 15 December 2023 at the APF District Institute, Kalaburagi. The meeting was attended by Mr. Rudresh, State Head, Mr. Mahadevappa, Mr. Uday, and five district coordinators from the Azim Premji Foundation. Representing BREADS
A home for Muddukappa’s family
Muddukappa and his family have been an integral part of the child labour mission in Don Bosco Devadurga for over 15 years, living on the premises in a small house. Muddukappa served as the driver and general handyman, while Amalamma cooked for the rescued children and the Salesians. Their three children grew up and were
Brittania spreads Christmas Cheer!
It was a special Christmas celebration at the Brittania offices in Whitefield, Bangalore, on 22 December, 2023. Children from BOSCO Mane (a BREADS-supported halfway home for young boys preparing for a life away from the streets) were treated to a morning of fun and festivities. The employees of Brittania organised games for the children, that
International Migrants Day-KISMAT Karnataka
Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT), an initiative of BREADS Bangalore, celebrated International Migrants Day with the migrant community at K. Narayanapura, Bangalore on 18 December 2022. The programme on this special day, conducted by the KISMAT coordinator and volunteers, was a demonstration of appreciation of the migrant workers, for their hard work and contribution
