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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
CREAM III State-level Staff Meeting and Training
Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society (BREADS) Bangalore organised a two-day staff meeting cum training for the programme staff of its Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM) III programme on 23-24 March 2022 at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore. The meeting commenced with the lighting of the lamp followed by the inaugural address
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
International Migrants Day-KISMAT Karnataka
Karnataka Interstate Migrants Alliance for Transformation (KISMAT), an initiative of BREADS Bangalore, celebrated International Migrants Day with two migrant communities on 19 December 2021. The KISMAT coordinators along with volunteers, conducted awareness sessions for migrants residing in Gandhi Nagar and other parts of Bangalore. To ensure that information about KISMAT services reaches the widest possible audience,
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
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
Graduation ceremony – DB BEST
On 9 October 2021, a graduation ceremony was organised at DB BEST Academy, Bangalore for 30 students from the skill training batches of 11, 12, 13 and 14, who successfully completed their three-month courses. Representatives of corporate partners, Ms. Shama Rani Bodra (Director, HR, Taj West End), Mr. Edwin (HR, ITS) and Mr. Kumar Roa,
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 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
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
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
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.
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
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