Don Bosco Development Society - DBDS Mumbai, INDIA

DBDS - Mumbai

Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) is a Resource, Consultancy and Training Organization that focuses on the development of the poor and disadvantaged sections of society, especially youth. It presently operates across Western India, partnering 34 development organizations. Included in its current programmes are promotion of primary education, supporting self-help groups, launching watershed development programmes and enabling the start-up of small enterprises.

YOUTH VILLAGE LAUNCHED AT KARJAT

APRIL 29, 2008: April 29 was a red-letter day in the annals of Shelter Don Bosco! On this historic day, Fr. Michael Fernandes, Provincial, blessed the Foundation Stone for Don Bosco Yuva Prathisthan (Don Bosco Youth Village) in the presence of the Provincial Council, Salesians of the Shelter Community, Priests and Religious from the nearby parishes and other well wishers MORE

VOLKART FOUNDATION FUNDS ELECTRONICS UNIT AT BOSCO BOYS’ BORIVLI

APRIL 26, 2008: The ‘Volkart Foundation - Electronics Unit’ at Bosco Boys’ Home (BBH) was inaugurated on April 26, 2008, by Ms. Smita Naik, of Volkart Foundation. Fr. Stephen Rodrigues, Rector of BBH welcomed the Chief Guest and the other dignitaries to the programme. He further enlightened the gathering about BBH and its activities; he emphasized that BBH is not an orphanage but an extended family. MORE

CMAI SPONSORED TRAINING AT JYOTI CONCLUDES

APRIL 26, 2008: The ‘Sewing Training Programme’ conducted by the Development Office in collaboration with the Clothing Manufacturer Association of India (CMAI) at Jyoti, Virar West, came to a successful completion on April 26, with the Valedictory Ceremony held in the parish hall. 20 women from Jyoti and Arnala were trained in sewing through this programme. The objective of the training was to empower these economically backward women with a skill so as to enable them to earn a living. MORE