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KISMAT partners with Responsenet on Health and Safety Awareness for Sanitary Workers
The Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT— a BREADS’ project) supported Responsenet Development Services, Delhi in organising a Health and Safety Awareness programme for manual scavengers in association with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB). The programme was conducted at the BWSSB offices in Jaibharath Nagar and Vasanth Nagar on 3 and
These smiling faces shine brighter than any lamps!!
It is Diwali season; and Mr. Rajinder Gandotra (Founder-CEO of Avekshaa Technologies Pvt Ltd), along with his team in Bangalore, gifted 15 children, a day packed with happiness. The young girls are less-privileged children from Devadurga and Bangalore, who receive educational support from Mr. Rajinder Gandotra through BREADS. These children were invited as special guests
Tying up criminals instead of making ropes
Over the past years, Don Bosco Devadurga has been running a bridge school centre for child labourers. The school course, which is a process of rescue and rehabilitation, lasts for one year. “Our staff makes an assessment of the child’s learning level at the beginning, and organises them into learning groups, depending on the educational
MOCHANA: Anti-drug week observance in connection with Gandhi Jayanthi
The Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme team in Thiruvananthapuram organised a week-long campaign Mochana, in connection with Gandhi Jayanthi. The programme was inaugurated by Fr Saji Elambasseril (DREAM District Director) on 27 September 2022. The team spread awareness on the impact of drugs among students and other groups of people through different activities:
International Congress of Salesian Works and Social Services
The International Congress of Salesian Works and Social Services (OSSS) was held from 28 September to 2 October 2022 in Turin-Valdocco. The platform gave an opportunity for 300 delegates from all the 91 Salesian provinces across the world, to reflect and share their experiences in the social work field and to strengthen their actions through
Observance of Gandhi Jayanthi by DREAM Wayanad
In observance of Gandhi Jayanthi, DREAM Wayanad organised a Lahari Virudha Sandesha Yatra (Anti-drug campaign) in collaboration with the Janamaithri Suraksha Project of the Kerala Police, Sulthan Bathery, and the local auto drivers, on 1 October 2022. Around 40 autorickshaw drivers from various unions participated in an auto rally, displaying boards on their vehicles that
Review of CREAM III with the Programme Directors
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) conducted a two-day review meeting for the programme directors of the Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM III) on 22 and 23 September 2022. There were 13 participants in the meeting including 9 programme directors from Bangalore, Ramanagara, Mysuru, Chitradurga, Vijayanagara, Raichur, Yadagir, Kalaburagi, and Bidar along
Laying the Foundation of a New Social Work Centre — Don Bosco Veedu, Thiruvananthapuram
“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success”, this is what we experience at Don Bosco institutions. On 20 September 2022, the foundation stone of the proposed building of Don Bosco Veedu, Thiruvananthapuram was laid by Fr. Jose Koyickal, Provincial, Salesian Province of Bangalore. Fr. Jiji Kalavanal (Rector, Don Bosco
Distribution of Backpacks by KISMAT, Karnataka
The Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT), a BREADS’ project, extended its support to 25 migrant families in K. Narayanapura, Bangalore, through the distribution of 25 backpacks on 16 September 2022. The beneficiaries were very happy and expressed their gratitude to BREADS and the KISMAT staff. A short awareness programme on the rights of children
Leadership Training for School Children- DREAM Kottayam
The Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme team in Kottayam organised a two-day residential leadership training for school students, in collaboration with Don Bosco Puthupally & Vimukthi Mission Kottayam, on 5 – 6 September 2022 at Chaitanya Pastoral Centre, Thellakom. The training programme benefitted 40 students from different schools in Kottayam district. The children
WELivE entrepreneurs “Ona-chantha” (Onam Market)
As the whole state of Kerala gets ready to celebrate its favourite harvest festival Onam, the women entrepreneurs of the BREADS’ Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) programme in Alappuzha are making the most of the occasion. On 4 September 2022, twelve women (4 entrepreneurial groups and 1 individual entrepreneur) organised an Ona-chantha (onam market) at
Honouring Teachers
“The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skills and expertise. Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.”- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Teachers are pillars of society and they inspire us to bring out the best in ourselves and serve the country. Don Bosco Bidar under the Child Rights Education and
Another happy news from Kannur!
The women from Ayamkunnu panchayat (Kannur, Kerala), have started a food processing unit, “Thanima”, with the support of the Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) project of BREADS. All five women were happy to have their enterprise inaugurated by Mr. Kuriachan Payampallikunnel (President, Ayamkunnu panchayat) in the presence of Fr. Sojan Pananchickal (District Director
WE-AUTO FOURTH PHASE INAUGURATION & DISTRIBUTION
The fourth phase of the BREADS’ WE-AUTO project, which provides electric autos to the fisherwomen belonging to the Kollam area, was inaugurated on 26 August 2022 by Mr. G. D Vijayakumar Mr. Saji V. Mathew (Asst. Vice President, Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.) The keys of the e-autos were handed over to two women by the
Dry fish and women’s empowerment!
Five women, Ms. Jessy Kunjumon, Ms. Philomina Josey, Ms. Sumi Santhony, Ms. Annamma Chacko, and Ms. Ancily Yesudas, beneficiaries of the Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) project of BREADS in Alappuzha district, officially started their We-One Activity Group (Dry Fish Unit). The inauguration of this enterprise was done by Mrs. Soumya Raj (Chairperson, Alappuzha Municipality)
It’s a new beginning! with WELivE Kannur
Fourteen women, who are part of the Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) project under BREADS, were happy to start their own enterprises in their native place, Angadikadavu (Kannur, Kerala). Daliya Food Products (5 ladies), Jasmine Pickles (5 ladies), M Star detergents (1 lady) and Evergreen jewelleries (3 ladies), are the four entrepreneurial ventures
Child Rights Workshop for Teachers and Students in Vijayanagara
A workshop for the students and teachers was organised on 10 August 2022 at Government Higher Primary School (GHPS), Halebommanahalli, HB Halli taluk of Vijayanagara district, by Don Bosco Hospet under the project Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM). The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Masthak Ahamad, Education Coordinator, HB Halli taluk. The objective
Awareness programme by KISMAT Karnataka
The Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT), a BREADS’ project, conducted an awareness programme on e-Shram and labour cards for the north Karnataka migrants in Banjara Layout, Bangalore on 24 July 2022. The programme reached more than 90 people in the locality who have been living there for the past three years. The KISMAT
Job Fairs at Don Bosco ITI, K.G.F and Don Bosco College, Kottiyam
As a response to the widespread unemployment among the educated youth especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, the Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) through the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) Bangalore, collaborated with Don Bosco institutions in Karnataka and Kerala to organise job fairs. Don Bosco ITI, Kolar Gold Fields
Training for DREAM Counsellors by TRADA
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) in association with Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TRADA), organised a three-day training programme for the Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme district counsellors on 6,7 and 8 July 2022 at the Trada Institute of Social Science, Manganam, Kottayam.During the training, 10 district-level counsellors and
DREAM Beyond Drugs on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Spreading the message of Care in Crisis on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June), Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) teams across 10 districts in Kerala came up with innovative ways to raise awareness among more than 2000 adults and children about the adverse impact of drugs on the health
State-level meeting cum training for DREAM Coordinators at BREADS
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) Bangalore organised a state-level meeting cum training for the Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme district coordinators on 16,17 and 18 June 2022 at the BREADS office. A total of eleven staff were present for the training from ten districts of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam,
World Environment Day Celebration by DREAM Wayanad
Highlighting the Only One Earth theme on World Environment Day, Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) team Wayanad distributed tree saplings to different stakeholders to convey the message of renewing a planet and a generation that dreams beyond drugs. The saplings were distributed to the members of the MLA office (Sultan Bathery), Excise and Police departments, Panamaram Block
CREAM initiatives on World Day against Child Labour
The month of June highlights alarming social issues, directing our attention towards being socially responsible individuals. World Environment Day on June 5th and World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) on June 12th were the two important highlights of the month. World Day Against Child Labour reminds us to not overlook the plight of the children. Per the
Santoshadindha Shalege—BREADS’ campaign to send underprivileged children to school
The start of the academic year is difficult for less-privileged children whose parents struggle to provide them with the required materials for school, such as books, stationery, bags, uniforms, and even fees. BREADS’ campaign “Santoshadindha Shalege”, meaning “happily to school”, was a means to mobilise funds and study materials for such children. The National Service
DREAM Beyond Drugs on World No Tobacco Day
Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) is a rights-based initiative from BREADS that aims to empower children and youth in Kerala to dream beyond drugs. World No Tobacco Day, observed on 31 May, is significant to DREAM’s interventions because across the world, nicotine is the most common socially accepted gateway to more deadly substance use. Tobacco
Apna Bazaar by KISMAT, Kerala
Kerala Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT), a programme of BREADS Bangalore, organised a day-long exhibition cum sale at Perumbavoor on 28 May 2022, featuring products by migrant street vendors from across Kerala. Handmade products made by migrants from Odisha, Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh were the main attractions of the exhibition.
World No Tobacco Day Campaign
Spreading the message and relevance of World No Tobacco Day, Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Trivandrum organised a campaign with the theme ‘Protect our environment’ in collaboration with three different panchayats of Thiruvananthapuram from 29 May 2022. Around 600 people were part of the campaign that spread awareness about drug abuse among youngsters. On
WE-AUTO THIRD PHASE INAUGURATION & DISTRIBUTION
The third phase of the BREADS’ WE-AUTO project, which provides electric autos to the fisherwomen belonging to the Kollam area, was inaugurated on 17 May 2022 by Mr. G. D Vijayakumar (Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kollam). The keys of the e-autos were handed over to three women by the dignitaries, who included Dr. Sindha H.
Leadership Training for School Children- DREAM Kottayam
The Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme team in Kottayam organised a two-day residential leadership training programme for school students in collaboration with Don Bosco Puthupally & VIMUKTHI Mission Kottayam on 28 – 29 April 2022 at Chaitanya Pastoral Centre, Thellakom. The training programme benefitted 34 students from 17 schools in Kottayam district. The children
Mentors’ Training- DREAM Kannur
The Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme team in Kannur organised a mentors’ training programme on 29 April 2022 at Don Bosco College Angadikadavu, Kannur. The DREAM programme envisages a strong role for teachers as mentors to educate them on addictions, thereby enabling them to prevent and address substance abuse. In this context, 43
Enabling Employment for the Differently Abled
Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) in collaboration with Bangalore Rural Education and Development Society (BREADS), organised a unique service for the community of differently abled job seekers in Bangalore on 29 April 2022. Together with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, JPN successfully organised an exclusive job fair in Bell Hotel – Majestic for more
Kaliyarangu 2K22 by DREAM Thrissur
BREADS’ Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) team in Thrissur organised a campaign ‘Kaliyarangu 2K22’ in Manalur panchayat on 23 April 2022 with the theme #Dream Together. The campaign began with various competitions for children on the topic ‘Dream beyond Drugs’ followed by an awareness session on addiction, mental health, and children’s role in promoting a
Inauguration of the 17th Skill Training batch-DB BEST Academy
The 17th skill training batch at DB BEST Academy (skill training centre of BREADS Bangalore) was formally inaugurated on 23 April 2022. The ceremony was attended by the new batch of students along with their parents, and the staff. The programme began with a prayer song by the students, the lighting of the lamp, followed by
Digital Literacy Programme by WELivE Kannur
The Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) programme in Kannur, Kerala in association with the Computer Science Department of Don Bosco Arts and Science College Angadikadavu organised a digital literacy programme for the Kudumbashree members on 11 April 2022. Fr. Francis Karackattu sdb (Principal, DB Arts and Science College, Angadikadavu) presided over the programme,
Street play in Chitradurga
When Kavya (name changed) turned 16 years old, her parents wanted her to get married. Although she didn’t want to stop her education and become a child bride, she was unable to defend herself from the constant pressure her family put on her. Her parents found a man and arranged the marriage. On their wedding day, CHILDLINE officials stopped the marriage and
Promoting Entrepreneurship through WELivE
The Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) programme in Kannur, Kerala organised a meeting of both established and aspiring micro-entrepreneurs, with the Ayyankunnu Grama Panchayat on 12 July 2022. Around 31 lady entrepreneurs along with Mr Kuriachan Payampallikunnel (Ayyankunnu GP President), Fr. Sojan Pananchickal (WELivE Director, Kannur), and the WELivE Coordinator participated in the
Awareness programme and distribution of masks in Horamavu, Bangalore
The Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT— a BREADS’ project) in collaboration with the Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore conducted an awareness programme on hygiene practices on 29 March 2022 in Horamavu, Bangalore. The programme intended to create awareness particularly among the children, about the importance of maintaining cleanliness, especially of their
Drug Abuse: DREAM Kollam stages street play to raise awareness
The battle against drugs clearly needs to be taken to the street as drug addiction has become all-pervasive in the state of Kerala. To eradicate the scourge of substance abuse from our society and to create awareness among people, Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Kollam, teamed up with the volunteers from MM NSS College
Training programme-WELivE Kannur
The Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) programme at Kannur, Kerala conducted a training on poultry farming for 160 women from Angadikadavu, Karikkottakary, Anapanthi, and Charal. The training on poultry farming was conducted after studying its feasibility in these semi-rural localities and whether the women would be able to generate income from it. The
Break the Bias!
Ten Paniya women in Sulthan Bathery, Kerala celebrated their first harvest of around 350 fish on 7 March 2022. This was the result of seven months of labour invested in an entrepreneurial initiative that was completely new to the community and especially the women; a daring to break the biases in their local society. Highly
KISMAT Celebrates Women’s Day with Migrant Women
The Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT— a BREADS’ project) celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022 by conducting an awareness programme on menstrual hygiene for migrant women and girls in Horamavu, Bangalore. The KISMAT team distributed sanitary napkins, masks, and sanitizers and demonstrated the use of sanitary napkins to the women and
Medical camp at Yadgir
A free medical health check-up camp for women, children, and the elderly was held in Yadgir under the Women Empowerment through Collective Action and Networks (WECAN) project on 5 March 2022. The medical camp was conducted in association with the Yadgir district Health Department at Masemma temple near Gandhi Chowk area. The camp ensured that
International Women’s Day Celebrations in Kollam
Theeradesa Mahila Society (TMS) along with FCDP, Kollam celebrated International Women’s Day on 7 March 2022. Mrs Prasanna Ernest (Hon. Mayor of Kollam) inaugurated the public meeting held at the Rotary Club Hall, Beach Road, Kollam. Mrs Agnes John (President, TMS) presided over the function while Mrs Sunitha Vimal (ESI & Industrial Tribunal Judge) delivered
Distribution of Sleeping bags by KISMAT, Karnataka
The Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT— a BREADS’ project) extended its support to 50 migrant families, living in tents under very poor circumstances, in Horamavu, Bangalore; by distributing 100 sleeping bags on 22 February 2022. The KISMAT staff demonstrated how to use the bags while explaining its benefits. The beneficiaries were very happy and
Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene & Distribution of Biodegradable Sanitary Pads
BREADS Bangalore in association with PadSquad and Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT- a project of BREADS), distributed biodegradable sanitary pads in Gandhinagar, Bangalore on 20 February 2022. The distribution benefitted more than 46 women in the area. All the beneficiaries were migrant workers from North Karnataka and North India. The effort was to
Release of BREADS’ Annual Report 2020-2021
BREADS released its Annual Report 2020-2021 on 31 January 2022 on the occasion of the feast of Don Bosco at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore. Fr. Biju Michael sdb (General Councillor, South Asia) released the report and handed the first copy to Fr. Joy Nedumparambil sdb (Economer, Salesian Province of Bangalore). The Salesian Strenna, Moved by
DREAM-Staff Training
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) organised a three-day staff training for the programme staff of its Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme on 15,16 and 17 January 2022 at Don Bosco Vaduthala. Specially designed for 30 project staff from ten districts of Kerala, the training focused on equipping and boosting their knowledge
District Launch-DREAM Kozhikode
BREADS’ Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme was officially launched in Kozhikode by the District Collector Dr. N. Tej Lohit Reddy on 10 January 2022 at Don Bosco Campus Mampetta. Sri. T.P. Babu (Municipal Chairman, Mukkam), Fr. Thomas K.O sdb (Principal, Don Bosco College, Mampetta), Fr. Binu Scaria sdb (State Director, DREAM), Mr. Rajendran
DREAM Launch in Thiruvananthapuram
The Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme was officially launched in Thiruvananthapuram by Smt. Veena George (Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala) on 7 January 2022 at SMV School. The programme was initiated with a bike rally, flagged off by Shri. Rakesh (CI, Fort police station, TVM). The rally aimed at
DREAM launched in Ernakulam
The launch of the Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme in Ernakulam was held at Don Bosco Psycho-Social Support Centre, Palluruthy on 8 January 2021. The ceremony began with a walkathon flagged off by Col. Shaji (Commanding Officer, 21 Kerala Bn). Commencing and terminating at the Don Bosco centre, around 100 NCC cadets of
Entrepreneurship Expo by WELivE Alappuzha
Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship (WELivE) programme by BREADS Bangalore in association with the Integrated Development Society Alappuzha, organised an entrepreneurship expo with its members from 5 different wards in Alappuzha district. A total of 104 women participated in the event, of whom, 18 were individual entrepreneurs and 39 were group entrepreneurs from various
LAHARIYAVAM KALIYIDANGALODU- Campaign by DREAM Kasaragod
The team of DREAM Kasargod in association with the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), conducted a football match to create awareness among the local youth. The programme was held on 7 January 2023 at the Don Bosco Football Academy ground, Chullikara. The match attracted around 850 people from different panchayats of the district. As
‘Football against Drugs’ by DREAM Kasaragod
Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) Kasaragod, organised an exciting football tournament among the youth at Don Bosco Chullikara on 12 December 2021— but with a difference! The DREAM team used the football tournament to spread awareness about drug abuse among the youngsters. Three football teams from different panchayats of the district competed for the
Inauguration of the 16th Skill Training batch-DB BEST Academy
The 16th skill training batch at DB BEST Academy (skill training centre of BREADS Bangalore) was formally inaugurated on 18 December 2021. The ceremony was attended by the new batch of students along with their parents, and the staff. The programme began with a prayer song by the students, the lighting of the lamp, followed by
DREAM Launch in Wayanad
The launch of the Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme in Wayanad was held at Don Bosco College, Sultan Bathery on 20 December 2021. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. I C Balakrishnan (MLA, Sultan Bathery). Mr. T.G Tomy (Asst. Commissioner of Excise, Wayanad) gave the keynote address on ‘Drug Abuse among Youth’. Rev.
DREAM Launch in Kottayam
The Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme was officially launched in Kottayam by Dr. P K Jayasree IAS (District Collector, Kottayam) on 22 December 2021 at Don Bosco School Puthupally, Kottayam. DREAM was jointly launched by BREADS Bangalore and Don Bosco Puthupally in association with Vimukthi, Kottayam. Mr. Benny Sebastian (District Vimukthi Coordinator), Mr.
Inauguration and Awareness Session-DREAM Kannur
Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) Kannur inaugurated its outreach services in Don Bosco Arts and Science College (DNASC) Angadikadavu, with an awareness programme on 10 December 2021. Fr. Dr. Francis Karakkat sdb (Principal, DBASC) launched the DREAM services in the college on the occasion. The awareness programme was inaugurated by Mr. Sajeevan PB (CI,
SUNDAY MARKET- WELivE
The Sunday Market in Kattoor, an initiative of WELivE Alappuzha, under the WELivE programme by BREADS Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha, is successfully running over the month. Around 20 women who are part of the WELivE programme are facilitated and motivated to start income generation projects and earn a decent and regular income. They are
DREAM Launch in Alappuzha
BREADS’ Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM) programme was officially launched in Alappuzha by the District Collector Mr. A. Alexander on 3 December 2021 at St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha. DREAM was jointly launched by BREADS Bangalore and the Integrated Development Society Alappuzha in association with the district administration, District Legal Services Authority, Excise
Laying of the foundation stone of Don Bosco School, Bidar.
“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success”, this is what we experience at Don Bosco institutions. On 16 November 2021, the foundation stone of the proposed Don Bosco School, Bidar was laid by Fr. Jose Koyickal, Provincial, Salesian Province of Bangalore. Rt. Rev. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga, the
DREAM Staff Induction cum Training
BREADS’ latest initiative—Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring (DREAM) programme aims to prevent substance use among school and college students through counselling and deaddiction services in 10 districts of Kerala. An induction and training for DREAM staff was organised from 18-20 November 2021 at Don Bosco Vaduthala, Ernakulam. Training sessions on various topics were conducted for
Launch of DREAM Project
The Salesians of Don Bosco, Province of Bangalore, and BREADS launched a new programme ‘Drug Rehabilitation Education and Mentoring (DREAM), that aims to help children and youth ‘Dream Beyond Drugs’. The programme will be implemented across 10 districts in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, Kasaragod. DREAM was officially launched on
WE-AUTO SECOND PHASE DISTRIBUTION
BREADS has strived over the years to create a gender-diverse workplace that is both sensitive and welcoming. The BREADS’ WE-AUTO project is an example of bringing women to the forefront of society, assuring them a sustainable income and thereby promoting their sense of self-worth and identity. The second phase of the WE-AUTO project, which provides
JOB FAIR AT DB BEST ACADEMY
DB BEST Academy (Skill training centre of BREADS Bangalore) organized a job fair in association with seven recruiting companies on 27 October 2021. The companies were Muthoot Finance, PVR Cinemas, Apollo Pharmacy, Westside, North Pavillion Hotel, Taj Groups, and Upmint (BPO). Around 100 candidates turned up for this job fair, of whom, 48 bagged opportunities
Human Rights Day Celebration-Davangere
Don Bosco Child Labor Mission, Davangere celebratesHuman Rights Day Fr. Kuriakose (in the middle) with the other participants of the program celebrated and inaugurated the Human Rights Day on 10th December 2014 at Don Bosco Child Labor Mission, Davangere organized by the self-help groups. He worried about how an individual’s rights are still being violated
Kerala Flood Relief Activities
Since the beginning of the week, the heavy rainfall and the consequent floods have devastated the state of Kerala claiming the lives of many and displacing thousands. Rescue efforts are in full swing with the help of local administrators everywhere. The rainfall situation has partially subsided in central Kerala but the threat of landslides and
Release of Handbook on Child Rights training
The handbook of Child rights training for CREAM staff was released by Fr Jose Koyickal, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Bangalore in the presence of the Provincial team and all the Rectors of the province. This extensive manual on child rights is being designed with the goal of raising awareness among all levels of
Awareness on menstrual hygiene and distribution of sanitary pads
When it comes to menstrual hygiene and health, it has been seen that women and girls living in rural areas, urban slums, shelter homes and economically poor households face multiple challenges ranging from lack of awareness to lack of access to safe menstrual products. In this context, BREADS Bangalore in association with PadSquad and Don
Linking lives and livelihoods- DB Rozgar from BREADS
Technology has become an integral part of our lives, but it has also become a divisive factor, creating technological haves and have-nots in society. Migrants and daily wagers fall into the latter category as they cannot afford expensive tech nor are considered a viable market for investment and the development of affordable technology. The DB
Launch of Mulmina immunity booster
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many worried parents have been asking health professionals for immunity-boosting supplements. BREADS along with Rotary Bangalore Aagneya (RBA) launched the distribution of Mulmina—an immunity booster for children against COVID19—at Bosco Mane in Chamrajpet on September 20, 2021. The product is a clinically proven immunity booster manufactured by Juggat
CREAM III State level staff meeting cum training
“Learning is a lifetime process, but there comes a time when we must stop adding and start updating”- Robert Brault Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) Bangalore has organized a three day state level staff meeting cum training for the programme staff of its Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM) programme on 14,
Inauguration of Medical Oxygen Plant at Ruckmoni Devi Hospital, Trivandrum
The people of Vellarada village and Amboori panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala can now breathe easy! With the inauguration of a dedicated oxygen plant on 11 September 2021, their local 300-bedded Ruckmoni Memorial Devi Hospital now has 100 oxygen beds at their service, should they need them during COVID or any other emergencies.Thanks to BREADS
BREADS supports children who lost their parents to Covid
The second wave of COVID 19 has left thousands of children vulnerable and orphaned in India. While some have lost both their parents, others are in a situation where a single surviving parent cannot take care of them financially and psychologically. In this context, a programme was organised on September 1st, 2021, by Don Bosco
BREADS supports children who lost their parents to Covid
The second wave of COVID 19 has left thousands of children vulnerable and orphaned in India. While some have lost both their parents, others are in a situation where a single surviving parent cannot take care of them financially and psychologically. In this context, a programme was organised on September 1st, 2021, by Don Bosco
Inauguration of the 15th Skill Training batch- DB BEST Academy
After the Covid 19 restrictions and struggles, our 15th Skill Training batch at DB BEST Academy (Skill training centre of BREADS Bangalore) was officially inaugurated on 28th August 2021! The program started off with an inaugural prayer song by students, the lighting of the lamp, followed by the welcome address by Mr Kennady, Centre Coordinator, DB BEST
‘The Baking Home’- an Initiative under WELivE Alappuzha
We are happy to introduce ‘The Baking Home’! This is another of the initiatives under the WELiVE Project by Breads Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha. This Cake making cum Catering unit located at Sea View Ward, Alappuzha, was initiated by Ancy Sibi, Princy Sibi, Annamma, Alphonsa, Jayamol Jacob and Rosamma during the initial lockdown period
Inauguration of Nadham Coconut Oil Mill- WELivE Alappuzha
Nadham Coconut Oil, another Income Generating Program facilitated by WELivE Alappuzha, under the WELivE Project by BREADS Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha, was inaugurated today (August 17, 2021) by Smt JalajaranI M.T, Sub Judge & Secretary, DLSA Alappuzha! The idea of starting the Coconut Oil Mill was proposed by Gracy Shaji, Mary CJ, Thressiyamma Antony,
Yet another Initiative of WELivE Wayanad- Swasraya Biriyani Hut
We are delighted to introduce the ‘Swasraya Biriyani Hut & Catering unit’! This is an initiative under the WELiVE Project by BREADS Bangalore and Don Bosco Sulthan Bathery. The idea of this eatery started with a group of 10 ladies in the 4 Cent Colony in Sulthan Bathery Municipality, Wayanad. These members were motivated by
KISMAT survey report released by Hon Minister
The study report by KISMAT Kerala (an initiative of BREADS Bangalore in collaboration with Don Bosco institutions in Kerala) on ‘The Life and Labour of the Interstate Migrants in Kerala’ was released today (August 6, 2021) by Sri Antony Raju, Hon Minister for Road Transport Motor Vehicle & Water Transport at Don Bosco Auditorium, Manacaud,
Inauguration of the WE-AUTO Project & first phase of distribution
On August 4, 2021, the WE-AUTO project was inaugurated, and the first phase distribution of the electric autos to 5 women was held at FCDP, Kollam. The official inauguration was done in the presence of the Smt Prasanna Earnest (Hon. Mayor of Kollam), Mr. AK Dilu (Regional Transport Officer, Kollam), and Rev. Vincent Machado (the
CREAM II Impact Report-Brief
Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM), BREADS Bangalore’s flagship programme for promoting child rights in 10 districts in Karnataka, successfully completed the second phase (2016-2020) of its implementation. In consolidation of its activities and impact during the project period, three reports were brought out by BREADS: Programme Report, Impact Report and External Evaluation Report. A
CREAM II External Evaluation Report- Brief
Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM), BREADS Bangalore’s flagship programme for promoting child rights in 10 districts in Karnataka, successfully completed the second phase (2016-2020) of its implementation. In consolidation of its activities and impact during the project period, three reports were brought out by BREADS: Programme Report, Impact Report and External Evaluation Report. A
CREAM II Programme Report-Brief
Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM), BREADS Bangalore’s flagship programme for promoting child rights in 10 districts in Karnataka, successfully completed the second phase (2016-2020) of its implementation. In consolidation of its activities and impact during the project period, three reports were brought out by BREADS: Programme Report, Impact Report and External Evaluation Report.
BREADS distributes ration kits in slum areas of Nagawara & Peenya
BREADS Bangalore distributed 67 ration kits in association with JMJ Provincialate and JMJ Sneha Sadan to the slum dwellers, beggars, single-parent children, and people who lost their jobs and livelihood during the pandemic. The kits were distributed over three days (25th, 27th & 30th July 2021) in Nagawara and in the slums of Karisab Layout
Release of CREAM II Programme Report & External Evaluation Report
Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM), BREADS Bangalore’s flagship programme for promoting child rights in 10 districts, has successfully completed the second phase (2016-2020) of its implementation. On 24 July 2021, during the meeting of the Province Administrators in Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore, Fr Jose Koyickal SDB, Provincial of the Sacred Heart Province,
Ration & Medikit distribution to Burial workers, Kalpalli
22nd July 2021 was a busy day for BREADS Bangalore as we distributed ration and medical safeguarding kits to 28 families. These families work at the Burial Ground and Crematorium, Kalpalli, Bangalore. The kits were distributed by Fr Rubin Mathew, SDB, Executive Director, BREADS, assisted by Ms. Sandhya S, Registrar, Burial Ground.
Caretakers of Navaspoorthi Kendra receive kits from BREADS
BREADS Bangalore distributed ration and medical safeguarding kits to the 12 caretakers of Redeemer Cares– the COVID Care Centre (CCC) in the premises of Navaspoorthi Kendra (NSK), Richards town, Bangalore. These kits were distributed to the 12 families to appreciate their efforts in taking care of people admitted to the CCC. Fr Rubin Mathew SDB, Executive
BREADS distributed Ration & Safeguarding kits to ASHA workers
BREADS Bangalore distributed 56 ration kits and safeguarding kits to 56 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA workers) under the Sarvagnagar constituency in Bangalore on 21st July 2021 at DB BEST Academy (skill training centre of BREADS), Lingarajpuram. These kits containing masks, gloves, sanitisers, and PPE kits were distributed to ASHA workers from 8 different wards under
Covid Vaccination Camp organised by KISMAT Wayanad
Recently, the KISMAT Migrant Help Desk (MHD) at Wayanad assisted the labour department in conducting a Covid 19 vaccination camp. KISMAT was actively engaged in assisting the migrants with registration, providing awareness about the vaccination process. They also contacted the contractors, building owners, and house owners to ensure migrants could participate in this process. The
Fish Farming Initiative- WELivE Wayanad
Kerala is home to several tribal communities that find it difficult to meet their daily needs. To empower them, WELivE Wayanad, an initiative under the WELivE Project by BREADS Bangalore and Don Bosco Sulthan Bathery, decided to form a group of 20 women from these marginalised Paniya communities to start Soft Water Fish Farming as
BREADS helps DB Bhadravati with Covidcare Medical Kits
BREADS Bangalore extended its support to Don Bosco Bhadravathi by providing Covid care medical kits, which were then handed over to Siddhartha Trust, Bhadravati. These useful kits were given to the Trust for the benefit of the inmates of Siddhartha Blind’s Centre, Bhadravati, who are visually impaired at varying degrees. The kit consists of basic
Inauguration of Ruha’s Kitchen-WELiVE Alappuzha
Ruha’s Kitchen, an initiative by #WELiVE Alappuzha under BREADS Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha, was inaugurated by Mr. P.P Chitharanjan, MLA Alappuzha District in the presence of Fr Thomas Meckattuparambil, Rector, DB Alappuzha; fathers, friends, and well-wishers on 7th July 2021. The idea of Ruha’s Kitchen, a seafood restaurant, originated from a group of 5 women from
Vaccine drive at DB Youth Centre, Vaduthala, Kerala
We are happy to say that Don Bosco Youth Centre, Vaduthala got the opportunity to be a part of the vaccination drive happening all over India, collaborating with the State Government where both Covishield and Covaxin vaccinations are available. The drive started in the first week of May and is continuing. Until now, more than
Vaccine Drive at DB Chitradurga
Don Bosco Chitradurga and Don Bosco Degree College, Chitradurga, organised a COVID-19 #Vaccination Drive programme on 3rd July 2021, where 185 people were vaccinated. This was in collaboration with the Department of Health, Chitradurga district, where Covishield and Covaxin vaccinations were available. This important initiative was for students, parents, lecturers, staff members of Chitra Don Bosco, and
Coconut Oil Mill-Income Generation Program by WELivE Alapuzzha
Yet another Income Generating Program- Nadham Coconut Oil, Mangalam, was facilitated by WELivE Alappuzha, under the WELivE Project by Breads Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha! The four-member Self Help Group (#SHG) came up with the idea of starting their Coconut Oil Mill for a sustainable livelihood and were successful. In fact, this is the very first SHG
Ruha’s Kitchen-an initiative under the WELiVE Project by Breads Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha
We are delighted to introduce ‘Ruha’s Kitchen’! This is an initiative under the WELiVE Project by Breads Bangalore and Don Bosco Alappuzha. The idea of Ruha’s Kitchen, a seafood restaurant, originated from a group of 5 women in Alappuzha and is supported by SAF (Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen), under Kerala State Fisheries Department. Theeramythri, a flagship
KISMAT Bangalore helps interstate migrants
Several unskilled/semi-skilled migrants come to Bangalore from various parts of India in search of jobs. Most of the migrant population work as helpers, security personnel, grocery sellers, and construction workers. They are often unfamiliar with the local language, cannot access medical care, bank services, food, and legal support, face alienation from the local society, and
FCDP Kollam receives award for its meritorious service of Blood Donation
The Don Bosco Team Covid initiated the “Blood for Life” campaign, foreseeing the shortage that blood banks were likely to face following the covid vaccination. The Team Covid under the banner of FCDP (Fishermen Community Development Programme) Kollam was awarded for this meritorious service of blood donation during the crucial time of the pandemic by
Karnataka’s First Corona Care Unit for Tribals at BR Hills
The First Covid Care Centre (CCC) in Karnataka for Tribals has been set up in a tribal school in the thick forest best of BR Hills. To ensure that the tribals too get the treatment, this first-of-a-kind care unit was inaugurated by Corona Care Bengaluru, a consortium of 6 NGOs, along with the support of
Grocery kit distribution for Tribals
600 grocery kits were distributed by BREADS on 11th June to the tribals in Nalli Kathari, Kere Dhimba, Gombe Gallu, Kadakalakandi, and Havina Moole under the P.G. Palya Gram Panchayat, located in and around Kollegal Taluk of Chamrajnagar District, Karnataka.
Distribution of snacks at BR Hills
Snacks and dry eatables were distributed in Kalyanipode and Puranipode villages in Biligirirangana Hills (BR Hills), Yelandur Taluk, Chamrajnagar district. A big thank you to ResponseNet for their generous contribution
BREADS hands over oxygen concentrator to Minister
BREADS, along with its partners in CORONA CARE Bengaluru, handed over oxygen concentrators and medical kits to Mr. S. Suresh Kumar, Minister In-charge of Chamarajnagar district and the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Karnataka, on 11 June 2021 at Inspection Bungalow Office, Kollegal, Chamarajnagar. The medical kits and the oxygen concentrators will be of
CREAM II Impact Report presented to Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, Karnataka
Fr Rubin Mathew, Executive Director, BREADS Bangalore handed over the Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM II) Impact Report to Mr. S. Suresh Kumar, Minister In charge of Chamarajnagar district and the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Karnataka on 11 June 2021 at Inspection Bungalow Office, Kollegal, Chamarajnagar. CREAM is a local exercise
DB Bidar receives assistance from APPI
Don Bosco Bidar has been supported by Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative (APPI) Bangalore, and Organisation of Bidar Integral Transformation (ORBIT), Humnabad, Bidar, Karnataka, to conduct Covid relief activities across the Bidar district. APPI helped procure 1000 food kits which were distributed to migrant labourers, slum dwellers, daily wage workers, domestic workers, sex workers, cleaners, transgender
Assistance to the needy in Mampetta, Kozhikode
BREADS Bangalore extended its support to the poor and needy in and around Don Bosco College, Mampetta, Kozhikode, Kerala. DB College utilised the financial assistance provided by BREADS to distribute food kits to 70 families who are struggling for food due to loss of work, the lockdown, and are daily wage labourers. The food kits
A mobile oxygen unit for the needy in Chitradurga
Don Bosco Chitradurga, Karnataka, in collaboration with BREADS Bangalore, has been diligently working to assist the people in Chitradurga district during Covid 19. A mobile oxygen unit fitted with 10 oxygen cylinders has been set up by converting a school bus to distribute oxygen in and around Chitradurga district. This service is fully supported by
Release of CREAM II Impact Report
The CREAM II Impact Report was released by the Provincial Fr Jose Koyickal in Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore. While releasing the book, the Provincial of Sacred Heart Province, expressed his appreciation for the CREAM programme that now reaches out to 20 districts in Karnataka and has gained recognition from many quarters for its impact
Ration kits for patients with leprosy
Don Bosco Hospet in association with BREADS Bangalore distributed 180 ration kits to patients with leprosy in Hagaribommanahalli and Huvina Hadagali taluks of Vijayanagara district in Karnataka. In Hagaribommanahalli, ration kits were distributed to 55 families affected by leprosy and in Huvina Hadagali, 125 families benefitted from the distribution. Each kit contained rice, semolina, flattened
Don Bosco Devadurga ensures help to the COVID-affected families
During the COVID-19 pandemic Don Bosco Devadurga is reaching out to the families affected by COVID-19, by distributing ration kits in Raichur district of Karnataka. DB Devadurga conducted a need assessment survey with the help of Anganwadi staff, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA), Panchayat Development Officers (PDOs), volunteers and staff of DB Devadurga to identify
Distribution of Covid Safety kits to police personnel in Chitradurga
Policemen are facing unprecedented challenges due to Covid 19! BREADS, in collaboration with Don Bosco Chitradurga has donated safety kits and essential items like 1000 N95 Masks, 200 Surgical gloves, 500 PPE Kits, and 95 Hand sanitisers to Ms. Radhika, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chitradurga district. These will to distributed to the police
COVID-19 Response by Don Bosco Pavur
With the declaration of the lockdown in Kerala to combat COVID-19, many people are left hungry, jobless, and with no means of income to feed their family. As the lockdown continues in the state, with the help of BREADS Bangalore, Don Bosco Pavur in Manjeshwar, Kasaragod district, distributed 120 ration kits among families in its
Don Bosco College Sulthan Bathery spearheads COVID-19 relief activities in Wayanad
Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery has always prioritized social responsibility. The college management (Rector and Community) deliberated over the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and decided to create a framework for providing relief for those in need. Selected faculty members and 65 registered student volunteers were designated with specific tasks as part of the
Essential Ration Kits for Deserving Families
Don Bosco PYaR, Kalaburagi in association with Solarpack and BREADS, distributed 200 ration kits on 23,24 and 25 May 2021 in the Chincholi taluk of Kalaburagi district. The ration kits were distributed to the COVID-affected families in Mashal, Sulepet, Chimmanachode, Koodly, Chandekar, and Konchavaram villages surrounding the premises of Ekialde Sun Energy Pvt Ltd in
Training and Workshops held across March
Various training programs and Income Generation activities were conducted in various parts of Kerala- mainly Alappuzha, Punalur and Sultan Bathery across the month of March. These include
Tele-counselling for Covid-19 Patients by Don Bosco College Angadikadavu
Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Angadikadavu, Kannur, Kerala joined hands with the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) to offer tele-counselling for the COVID-19 patients of the district. Thirty six students from the Department of Social Work and 15 students from the MSc Counselling Psychology department have volunteered their services to the DMHP. The student
Blood donation drive by students before COVID-19 vaccination
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, fearing the shortage of blood in the blood banks due to the vaccination of the 18-44 age group, Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Angadikadavu, Kannur, Kerala initiated a blood donation drive among college students from 26 April 2021. As per the circular issued by the National Blood
Supporting the COVID-affected in Bangalore with Rations
BREADS Bangalore in collaboration with ResponseNet distributed 200 rations kits on 20 May 2021. The ration kits were distributed in Anandpura in Jeevan Bheema Nagar with the help of Ms. Chitra from Transform Plus (an NGO working in the locality). Each ration kit consisted of rice, atta, salt, dal, oil, turmeric powder, and chilli powder.
Opening of a new Covid Care Centre
A new Covid Care Centre (CCC) was blessed and opened on 20 May 2021 at Nava Spoorthi Kendra of the Redemptorist Fathers in Richards town, Bangalore. The 25-bed CCC will run as an extension of St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bangalore. BREADS is supporting the centre with all the consumables and oxygen concentrators. BREADS is also providing
Don Bosco TEAM COVID—an Initiative of FCDP
Don Bosco TEAM COVID is an initiative of the Don Bosco Youth Forum under Fishermen Community Development Programme (FCDP) Kollam, in association with BREADS Bangalore. It is a 25-member youth group working in the coastal areas of Kollam district, to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown enforced throughout Kerala, since
Serving Those in Need
BREADS in collaboration with Solarpack and Ferrando Centre for Vocational Training, distributed 230 ration kits on 24, 25 and 28 May 2021 in Nanjangud taluk of Mysuru district. The ration kits were distributed to the COVID-affected and deserving families in Chinnamballi, Banuru, Karya, Karepura, Kamahali and Hadya villages surrounding the Nanj Solar Pvt. Ltd premises
Don Bosco Hassan addressing the need of the hour
Don Bosco Hassan in association with BREADS, reached out to Holy Cross Hospital, Chikmagalur, Karnataka with essential medical help on 15 May 2021. Fr. Dominic Savio SDB, Rector, DB Hassan handed over 100 face masks, 20 litres of sanitizer, 1000 hand gloves, 50 PPE kits, 4 Oxymeters, 4 thermometers, 200 face shields, and 30 inhalers.
KISMAT to the Rescue of the Migrants in Kerala
Kerala Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT) a project of BREADS, is actively engaged in providing relief for migrant labourers during the second wave of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown in Kerala with essential and crucial services. In Kerala, a complete lockdown was declared on 8 May 2021 to contain the massive and rapid spread
Supporting the transgender community in Kalaburagi
Don Bosco PYAR in collaboration with BREADS Bangalore, distributed 100 ration kits to the transgender community in Kalaburagi city on 10 May 2021. The kits were distributed through Sneha Society, Kalaburagi. Mounesh, President of Sneha Society and Fr. Tomy Chirackal SDB, Rector, DB PYAR led the distribution of ration kits to those members of the
‘Angels’ Receive Gifts from Youth Volunteers
A day before International Nurses Day, on Tuesday, May 11, Soumya Santhosh, a home nurse hailing from Kerala, was killed in a mortar shell attack in Israel. The statistics released by the Trained Nurses Association of India indicates that 90 nurses have lost their lives in the fight against COVID-19 across India. The loss could
Don Bosco School Mannuthy becomes a Quarantine Barrack
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala offered its premises as barracks for police personnel on COVID duty. The facility was inaugurated on 10 May 2021 by Mr. R. Adithya IPS, City Police Commissioner, Thrissur in the presence of Mr. Rajan, MLA, Mr. Baby and Mr. Devadasan, Assistant Commissioners of Police, Mr. Tojo Mathew,
KISMAT comes to the aid of guest workers
Sohan Kumar (name changed), a guest worker from West Bengal, has been working in various hotels and restaurants for nearly a decade in Thiruvananthapuram. The work starts early in the morning and goes on till late at night. Last year, he could survive the pandemic with the help of his friends. However, now, with just
Salesian youth director leads young warriors into the COVID battlefield
Fr Anil D’sa, a Salesian of Don Bosco of the Bangalore Province and the Director of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Bangalore, brought together young volunteers in collaboration with the Sneha Charitable Trust (Camellian Fathers) to be COVID Warriors in hospitals in Bangalore city. Fifty volunteers including religious brothers and sisters are working in different
Meal full of love, care, and health
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) launched the ‘Food to your Doorstep’ initiative, free of cost, for families that are COVID positive and are in quarantine at home in East Bangalore. ‘Food to your Doorstep’ is an initiative by 5 non-profit organisations namely Don Bosco BREADS, The Good Quest Foundation, Project Vision, AIFO, and
CREAM – State-Level Review cum Staff Training
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) Bangalore organised a two-day review cum training for the programme staff of its Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM) programme. The training was held on 16 and 17 April 2021 at the BREADS office. The training was specially designed for 10 district coordinators and 20 social activists
WELIVE Organic Farming Project- Punalur, Kerala
Eackadu, is a remote village in Poruvazhy panchayat of Sasthamcotta Block in Kollam Dt. The area comprises undulating high ridges and low valleys with elevations ranging from 20 to 120m. Homestead farming is practised in the area where the land around is utilised for growing annual, seasonal or perennial crops for household requirements. The economy
Davangere District Commits to the Promotion of Child Rights
Don Bosco Child Labour Mission Davangere organised an advocacy workshop with various stakeholders at the district level under the Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM) programme on 9 April 2021 at the District Commissioner’s office, Davangere. The district-level workshop was inaugurated and presided over by Mr. Mahantesh Belagi IAS, District Commissioner, Davangere, and attended
Job Fair on 27th March, 21- in Collaboration with BREADS & JPN
On March 27th, 2021- DB BEST, in collaboration with BREADS Bangalore and JPN organized a Job Fair from 10 am-2 pm at Don Bosco Best Academy, Lingarajapuram. The main aim of the job fair was to create employment opportunities for job seekers and unemployed youth. There were 10 companies from sectors including ITI, BPO, Retail
Entrepreneurial Development Training Program (EDP)
On the 23rd of February 2021, Tuesday, a Development Training Program for Entrepreneurs was conducted at the DBAY auditorium (Alappuzha), in which 42 women from 6 different SHGs participated. The resource person Mr Devarathnan – faculty from Kudumbashree’s SMART Alappuzha (an agency -rendering services like EDP and SHG management training), provided a very elaborate two
Inauguration of WELivE Income Generation Programmes in Alappuzha, Kerala
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) conducted a district review meeting to assess the child rights situation in Ramanagara on 14 -15 February 2021 in the presence of the local district administration. On 14 February, along with the Chairperson-KSCPCR, Dr. Antony Sebastian and KSCPCR members Sri. Parasuram and Sri. Shankarappa; Sri CV
Inauguration of the 14th Batch at DB BEST Academy, Bangalore
Skill development being the national priority of India, the skill training at DB BEST Academy is an integral contribution for increasing efficiency and productivity for the sound economic development of the country. DB BEST Academy provides skill training to the marginalized and vulnerable youth in three domains namely BPO, Retail, and Hospitality. 13th February 2021 marked the
Inauguration of WELiVE Project at Wayanad
WELivE Wayanad was officially inaugurated on 13th February 2021 Saturday. WELivE Wayanad is being implemented in two municipal corporations of Wayanad district- Sulthan Bathery and Kalpetta. Around 260 women were selected to be the beneficiaries of this project. Fr. Johnson Ponthempilly, WELivE Wayand director and the Asst. Principal of Don Bosco college Sulthan Bathery gave the
Meeting at Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) office, Bengaluru
BREADS Bangalore convened a meeting at KSCPCR office, Krishi Bhavan, Nrupatunga Road, Bengaluru on 9 February 2021 in the presence of Dr. Antony Sebastian, Chairperson-Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), Mr. Sonykutty George, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF, Hyderabad, Fr. Joy Nedumparambil SDB, Executive Director- BREADS, Fr. Rubin Mathew SDB, Asst. Director-BREADS, Ms.
Quarterly review meeting of the KISMAT Project at Thrissur
KISMAT, an initiative by the Salesians of Don Bosco is based on the 3 pillars of ‘Protect, Enrich and Empower’- the lives of the migrant workers with food support, safe shelter, and educational materials for the migrant children. The KISMAT TEAM along with BREADS Bangalore were part of the Quarterly review meeting of the KISMAT
Leadership training for the members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Chitradurga
CHITHRA Don Bosco, Chitradurga conducted two days of leadership training for the members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the project Women Empowerment through Collective Action and Networks (WECAN) at its premises on 22 and 23 January 2021. Seventy-five participants from Bochh Borayyanahatti, Muthhayyanahatti, Saslahatti, and Gonuru villages of Chitradurga taluk attended the training. The objective
Enrolling Government Stakeholders in Education in Tumakuru
CHITHRA Don Bosco, Chitradurga organised a virtual meeting with the Block Education Officers (BEOs), Block Resource Centres (BRC), Cluster Resource Persons (CRP) of the Tumakuru and Madhugiri divisions of Tumakuru district on 19 and 20 January 2021. The meetings intended to introduce the activities, scope, and objectives of the Child Rights Education and Action Movement
Youth Level Awareness on Drugs/Substance Abuse
DRUGS REHABILITATION EDUCATION AND MENTORING (DREAM)- is a project of BREADS that aims to impart and increase awareness on the ill- effects of drug use among school children and adolescents. On 23 Jan 2021, DREAM Kochi organized a Youth Level Awareness Programme for the students of Don Bosco IGACT, Vennala in a conventional way following
National Girl Child Day Celebration in Yadgir
Don Bosco Yadgir in collaboration with the Konkal Gram Panchayat (GP)of Gurumitkal taluk, Yadgir district celebrated National Girl Child Day at the Konkal Government High School on 24 January 2021. Children from 5 different schools of Konkal GP participated in the event. On the occasion, special cultural and sports events were conducted for girls such
Press Meet in Haveri District
Don Bosco Child Labour Mission (DBCLM) Davangere conducted a press meet at Pathrika Bhavana, Haveri district on 23 January 2021 under the Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM) programme. The objective was to create awareness in the district on child rights education, protection of children from vulnerabilities, and support for children in crisis situations.
Inauguration of WELivE Income Generation Programmes in Alappuzha, Kerala
25th January 2021 marked the official inauguration of 6 Income Generation Programmes (IGPs) initiated by women SHGs in Alappuzha, Kerala. The event was chaired by Smt. Soumya Raj, Alappuzha Municipal Chairperson along with other dignitaries including Fr Xavier Kudianssery, Ex-Director – ADC & SWS, In-charge of Radio Neythal 90.8 FM Alappuzha; Smt. Jessy Benedict, Mangalam Ward Councillor,
Collaboration with the Panchayat Raj Department
BREADS Bangalore held a fruitful discussion with Smt. Uma Mahadevan IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government (Panchayat Raj), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RDPR), on 21 January 2021. The objective of the meeting was to seek permission to facilitate and collaborate with the local governments to effectively conduct Makkala Grama Sabhas (Children’s Grama Sabhas)
Job fair at DB BEST Academy
A campus job fair was organised at DB BEST Academy, BREADS’ skill training centre, Lingarajapuram, Bengaluru on 11 January 2021, with the aim to help the trainees to find job opportunities in the companies of their choice. A total of 60 aspiring candidates registered for the job fair. grassroots, TeamRoll, Quess, and UVA Digital were
Spreading awareness among rural women in Chitradurga
CHITHRA Don Bosco conducted an awareness programme for the Anganwadi teachers and staff at Meghalahalli Gram Panchayat of Chitradurga taluk on 11 January 2021. The awareness programme was organised under the Women Empowerment through Collective Action and Networks (WECAN) project with 50 participants from four different Anganwadi centers of Meghalahalli Gram Panchayat. The programme was
Consultation with Children on District Child Rights Protection Protocols
In response to a series of incidents where lapses in the safety and protection of children were observed across Karnataka, and inspired by the Udupi District Child Rights Protection Protocol, the Departments of Integrated Child Protection Services Scheme (ICPS) and Women and Child Development (DWCD) decided to implement the Udupi District Child Rights Protection Protocol
Workshop on organic farming and kitchen gardening at FCDP Kollam
Fishermen Community Development Programme (FCDP) organized a one day workshop on organic farming and kitchen gardening on 30 December 2020 under the Project WELivE (Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship). Ms. Nimina S, the resource person explained the participants about potting soil, types and preparation of organic manures, organic pesticides and culturing methods. The workshop