DREAM Initiative Recognised as a Key Intervention by the Kerala State
On 30 March 2025, a crucial stakeholders’ meeting was convened by the Kerala Chief Minister in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, to address the increasing concerns about drug addiction and violence among children and youth in Kerala. Among the key stakeholders, and representing BREADS’ Drug Rehabilitation Education & Mentoring (DREAM) initiative, was Fr. Philip Parakatt (DREAM […]
Foster care: An alternative approach to safeguarding children at risk
Foster care is an alternative child-centric approach promoted by BREADS for the care of those children, who either do not have or cannot live with their biological families for any reason. These children are placed with alternative families or caregivers. This alternative care initiative of BREADS, started in 2016, aims to provide safe and supportive […]
Child Rights Kiosks
On 28 February 2025, the Child Safety Net (CSN) team of Don Bosco Makkalalaya, Mysore, set up two child rights awareness kiosks at Rajendranagar Circle and in front of the bus stand at Rajendranagar Arch. Inaugurated by officials from the Special Juvenile Police Unit, CHILDLINE, the kiosks served as information hubs to educate the public […]