"For you I study, for you I work, for you I live, for you I am ready even to give my life" - St. John Bosco            Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad wishes every dear friend "HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2024"            The great feast of Don Bosco - a father and friend of Youth. Celebrations on 28.01.2024            
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Republic Day Celebrations

January 26, 2024: The slum tuition centre children in 6 slum locations meaningfully celebrated India's Republic Day in their respective centres. They waved the flags and shouted patriotic slogans and danced to the patriotic songs. It was nice to see that children are developing love for the country from the childhood. They all prayed in silence that people from all walks of life remain united and work constructively for the development of our motherland. Thanks to teachers and coordinating staff for such a great initiative.

 

 

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Together with Don Bosco - Past Pupils Meeting

January 21, 2024: Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad organized a half-day animation programme for 60 past pupils who have settled down in life and living in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas. Fr. Vice Provincial was the chief guest for the programme and delivered a keynote address recalling to minds of everyone about the great dream of Don Bosco. He highlighted that every youngster should learn to dream like Don Bosco and work towards reaching up to that dream. Fr. Alex Jayaraj SDB animated the group with his lively presentations and fun filled games. Later in the afternoon, the past pupils

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Chiropractic Treatments for DBNJ Boys

January 02, 2024: The New Year began on a joshful note as the boys and girls of Don Bosco Navajeevan Homes and the neighbourhood fraternity checked on their health in the International Chiropractic Treatments Camp held in DBNJ Ramanthapur premises on January 02, 2024. All the children were gathered in the location to welcome the Chiropractors from abroad and India and listened to them attentively as they gave tips on staying healthy and remaining fit physically. Doctors of Chiropractic - Saphira Kaiser, Robin Kaiser, Sara Presazzi, Tom Leleu, Cheryl Chervet, Emlie Clareabout, Akhila Pregada

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National Unity Day Celebrated With Slum Children

October 31, 2023: National Unity day was celebrated on this day in Ramanthapur. The slum children were gathered together in the DBNJ campus and they were given awareness about the importance of this day. Mr. Satish, Mr. Pandu and Mr. Ramesh explained the theme with the help of the charts prepared. The children enacted a pose to show case the strength when the team held hands together. 

 

 

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Anchored on to Don Bosco - Visit of DBNJ Past Pupils

September 12, 2023: We, at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad was taken aback to see two handsome and energetic young men walk into Ramanthapur campus on September 12, 2023. As they were looking around the whole campus, a gentle smile and a glow on their face was noticed. Soon we realized that they were reliving the moments of their stay in the lap of DBNJ that had a profound impact on their character and personal growth. For a moment, they were listening to their own good old-time voices of fun and frolic, dance beats and the gentle corrections by the then caregivers. What a flash of memory d

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Provincial Visitation 2023-2024

October 12, 2023: DBNJ, Hyderabad thanks Fr. Thomas Santiagu for his official visitation to the community. We value his gracious presence and his kind advices for the improvement of the community and its mission. The children welcomed him cordially and appreciated his efforts to coordinate the community towards effective implementation of project for the rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection.

 

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DBNJ YaR Core Team participates in YaR National Forum AGM

Chennai, 20-22 September, 2023: The team comprising of Fr. Thomas Remalla (Executive Director), Fr. Koshy (Director) and Mr. Ramesh (Project Coordinator) took part in the National YaR Seminar and AGM held in Chennai. The topic of the seminar was 'Healthy Mind, Healthy Life.' This theme has been discussed at length during the seminar days with a lot of interactive sessions and valuable inputs. About 94 delegates from various YaR centres participated in the event which helped them to animate the children and young at risk to be mentally and emotionally strong.

 

 

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Inauguration of Rosemarie Laundry Hall

August 24, 2023: A long cherished dream has come true. A new and spacious laundry area built with the generous support of Bossart-Heer Family and Friends, Switzerland in memory of Mrs. Irma's loving mother Mrs. Rosemarie was inaugurated on this day by Rev. Fr. Sarath, the PDO and BSK Director of the Salesian Province of Hyderabad in the presence of Fr. Thomas Remalla, DBNJ Director, Fr. Koshy Thomas, other fathers, sisters, staff and resident girls of Hayathnagar. The whole Bossart-Heer family came online through google meet to witness this traditional and truly emotional ceremony. Two girl

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Congratulations to the Winners

August 20, 2023: Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad is extremely happy about the great achievement of Mr. Aditya and Mr. Krishna who performed well in their ITI Examinations by securing outstanding results. DBNJ is proud of these youngsters and thank Fr. Ashok Lingampalli for his personal follow up of these youngsters. We wish them all the best for the next academic year. May they continue to inspire all other inmates with their good behaviour and success in examinations.

 

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YOUTH FEST - 2023

February 25, 2023: Don Bosco Network Youth Fest for Telangana region was held on this day with the theme 'Youth as Yeast in the Society.' About 200 youngsters, both girls and boys, from all over Telangana participated in this two day fest being held at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. These energetic and promising youth are encouraged to take up leadership to bring transformation in the society. The regional youth directors, sisters and Province Youth Director participated in this mega event.

 

 

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New Evening Tuition Centre in Balanagar

January 02, 2023: A new tuition centre in a slum at Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Balanagar was started on this day with 40 children betweent the classes UKG to 8th. Most of the children belong to Minority community and in need of support for education. Thanks to Anusha Teacher, Mr. Pandu and Mr. Satish for identifying the children's need for a Evening Tuition Centre (ETC) in the new location. All the best to the new tuition teacher Afreen Begum for her keen interest and initiative.

 

 

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Visit of Fr Marius - One World

December 31, 2022: The director of One World, Fr. Marius Kaiser visited Don Bosco Navajeevan Care Homes on this day to interact with the children. He encouraged the children to be peace loving, hard working and to work as a team. The children were excited to be in his company as he entertained them with songs, dances and lively messages. A cultural programme was presented in Nampally and in Hayathnagar centres to thank him and the One World Foundation for their support in the process of rehabilitation needy and deprived children. DBNJ thanked the Foundation as they are celebrating 30 years

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Semi Christmas Celebrations

December 18, 2022: All the four DBNJ children, staff and well wisheres gathered together for Semi Christmas celebrations on this day. Fr. Noel along with the sponsors of christmas gifts, Mr. Kishore, Mrs. Rajani, Mrs. Kala were present as guests on this day. SI Ramesh from Uppal Police Station, Mrs. Srivani, GHMC Corporator and Mr. Rajareddy, CWC Chairman added more joy to the gathering by their presence. Christmas carols were sung and Christmas narrative was enacted beautifully through a skit presented by Ramanthapur Boys. The other homes performed dances. The children were all given doubl

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New Kitchen for DBNJ Girls Inaugurated

December 06, 2022: A very old and tiny kitchen room at Hayathnagar girls home was replaced with a well ventilated, spacious and modern kitchen with the support of ZF India Private Limited as part of their CSR initiative. Mrs. Vidya Ramarajan - HR Head, Mr. Ravi Kumar - Senior General Manager and Mr. Sudhir Narisetty - HR Lead were present on behalf of ZF India and inaugurated the new facility. Mr. Rajareddy - CWC Chairperson was present on this occasion. DBNJ is indebted to their generosity and for their very loving presence. A cultural programme in their honour was held in which Children a

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DBNJ team participates in two-day DB YaR Forum Annual Meeting

December 01, 2022: The DBNJ team - Fr. Thomas Remalla, Fr. Koshy Thomas, selected staff and children, represented at the National Seminar and AGM held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad on Nov 30 & Dec 01, 2022. The DBNJ boys and girls performed cultural items during the inaugural programme. Fr. Koshy presented the 'after care' model being followed in in DBNJ Homes as the national delegates discussed on the topic of 'after care.' Padma Shri Shanta Sinha and Mrs. Aruna Bahuguna IPS spoke during the days appreciating and encouraging Don Don Bosco Institutions across India for the go

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Skit Performed at DB YaR Forum Meeting

November 30, 2022: A well scripted skit was enacted on this day during the inaugural programme Don Bosco National Forum for Young at Risk Meeting held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Hyderabad. Keeping to the theme of the Seminar 'Accompanying the 18+," a skit was written and directed by Mr. Suvarna (Bhoiguda) and was enacted perfectly on stage by the brothers and boys of Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur. The audience were spell bound on the various topics that were mentioned in the skit. Padma Shri Shanta Sinha garu expressed sincere appreciation for the boys who enacted the skit on the li

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Dance Presentation at National YaR Meeting

November 30, 2022: DBNJ girls presented a well coordinated welcome dance in the inaugural programme of Don Bosco National YaR Forum for Young at Risk held on 30th November 2022. A thematic song on unity with the spiritual and supernatural power and the companionship of neighbours was presented with colourful dresses and mesmerizing dance movements. Padma Shri Shanta Sinha, Indian Social Actvist and the First Chairperson of NCPCR who was the chilef guest for the programme appreciated the dance performance along with other delegates and leaders. 

 

 

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Awareness Programme

Awareness programme On Cyber Crime, Internet  fraud, Diligence While Playing online games, Central Detective Training Institute, Hyderabad 

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Cattellyst Founder & Chairman Visits Migrants in Slums

October 17-18: Mr. Todd Huber from the Cattellyst Foundation visited four slums in which Don Bosco Navajeevan is engaged with the migrants and their children. With their support, evening tuition centres are conducted in each location and health care is brought to their door steps. He spent time in interacting with the parents, children, youth and the elders of the slum communities to learn about the strengths and challenges of the communities and to suggest to the team the way forward. 

 

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD

October 11, 2022: Don Bosco Navajeevan Migrant Desk conducted an awareness rally in 3 migrant locations - Ramanthapur, Malkajgiri and Balanagar. The placards were displayed depicting the beauty and importance of girl child. The children shouted the slogans - 'SAVE GIRL CHILD, LET GIRL CHILD LIVE, EDUCATE GIRL CHILD, EDUCATING A GIRL IS EQUAL TO EDUCATING A FAMILY, RESPECT GIRLS'. The team gathered the elders in each locality and spoke to them about letting the girl children enjoy their rights to freedom, education and equal opportunities. 

 

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Medical Camp for Migrant Workers in Ramanthapur Slum Location

September 25, 2022: Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad has conducted a medical camp on this day in collaboration with Cattellyst Foundation under the banner “Cattellyst-Don Bosco Navajeevan Migrant Project, Hyderabad” for the most deserving group of people of a slum on the bunds of Ramanthapur Lake.  They are workers involved in garbage collection and segregation, septic tanker drivers and cleaners, watchmen and watchwomen of apartments, domestic helps, auto drivers and other lower income workers. Thanks to Prathima Group of Super Speciality Hospitals, Kacheguda for collaborat

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Participation in YaR National Campaign

August 31, 2022: All the children of Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad participated in the Annual YaR (Young at Risk) Day celebrations held online via zoom. The theme for YaR National Campaign 2022-23 is presented to all the children in YaR Centres across India. The children echoed in one voice their committment to stay away from substance abuse by reading aloud the pledge.

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Elpis Team for Migrant Work in Slums

September 1, 2022: A full fledged team known as ELPIS team is constituted under Cattellyst-DBNJ migrant project to work in migrant locations in the slums towards safety, wellbeing and respect of migrants with a focus on Children's education, health and literacy.

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DBNJ Conducted Medical Camp at Balanagar

September 4, 2022: Don Bosco Navajeevan Outreach Services (DB4M) conducted a medical camp at Balanagar in collaboration with Prathima Hospitals. Basic health check up was conducted along with screening for diabetes, ECG and doctor's consultation. Special thanks to Cattellyst foundation for their support.

 

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Release of DBNJ Quarterly Newsletter

September 8, 2022, Don Bosco Navajeevan Deepika (Quarterly Newsletter) is released by Fr. Thomas Remalla, the director in the presence of sisters, staff and girls of Don Bosco Prem Seva Sadan, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad. The first copy is presented to Sr. Shoba, in-charge of the centre. This newsletter is a gesture to appreciate all the benefactors and sponsors and keep them informed of the activities taking place in DBNJ Homes.

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YaR National Seminar

On March 14th - 16th 2022, YaR National Seminar & Annual General Body Meeting was held at New Delhi. Our former Provincial Fr T. Vijay Bhaskar and Present Provincial of Salesian Province of Hyderabad Fr Thomas Santiago were attended. From our Home; Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur, Fr Thomas Koshy and Mr Ramesh were represented in this meeting. 

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Distribution of Provisions

Distribution of Provisions to Covid affected families.

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Distribution of Provisions

There was provisions distribution for the Covid affected and poor families at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur. We thank Fr Thomas Remalla, Fr Koshy Thomas and Mr Ramesh who took initiative for this distribution 3 months provisions. 

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Birthday Celebrations of CM KCR Sir

We had Ex Mayor of Hyderabad and other important leaders of politics were present for this special event at Don Bosco Navajeevan, a home for the street childeren, Ramanthapur.

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Birthday Celebrations of CM KCR sir.

15th of February We were indeed glad to host the Birth day of Our Honorable CM. Mr KCR Sir. in our Don Bosco Navajeevan home, Ramanthapur. 

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A new extension block is blessed and inaugurated at Don Bosco Prem Seva Sadan, Hayathnagar

The growing numbers and the needs of girls necessitated Don Bosco Navajeevan to add more comfortable living space for the use of street and abandoned girls in their care. It The long awaited dream became a reality today.

Rev. Fr. Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar, Provincial blessed and inaugurated the new home along with Rev. Fr.  Thomas Santiago, the present Vice Provincial and the Provincial Elect on February 02, 2022 in the august presence of well wishers and friends of DBNJ. He recalled the many sacrifices the donors make to give life to the aspirations of every deserving child.

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General Insurance Corporation of India donates an Ambulance for DBNJ street and Marginalized Children

General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) in collaboration with BoscoNet and BSK inaugurated a mobile ambulance for the medical and emergency needs of street, orphan and marginalized children residing in Don Bosco Navajeevan Homes in Hyderabad. Mr. Devesh Srivastava, the chairman cum managing director of GIC was present online along with other honourable dignitaries of GIC to witness this blessing in the presence of Fr. Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar, Provincial and Fr. Noel M., Director of BoscoNet. The chairman lauded the efforts of Don Bosco in reaching out to the most needy of the societ

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BE BOLD FOR CHANGE: Women’s Day 2017

New Bhoiguda, March 9: It was an unforgettable day for the women of Mudfort slum, Secunderabad. It was on 8th March 2017 International women’s day celebration were organized at Mudfort slum, Secunderabad by the women staff of Don Bosco Navajeevan, New Bhoigdua and Nampally

It was unique day because for the first time women of slum had such meaningful celebration and it was amazing to see all the women of slum coming togeth

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SILVER BELLS AT DON BOSCO NAVAJEEVAN RAMANTHAPUR.

Ramanthapur, Dec. 22: Rev. Fr. Sudhakar Bellamkonda the Rector and Director Don Bosco Navajeevan homes, celebrated Silver Jubilee of the Religious Profession on 22nd December 2016 on his ordination anniversary day. Fr Gnanam, Vice Rector took the initiative and organized the event. It was another remarkable day in the annals of the history of the Don Bosco Navajeevan Hydrabad to celebrate the twenty-five years at the service of children and youth in the way of Don Bosco. The community together with staf

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Celebration of CHILD RIGHTSon the theme CHILDLINE SE DOSTI week by CHILDLINE, Rangareddy (Urban)

13th November: Press meets

On 13th November 2016 Fr. Sudhakar Bellamkonda, Director of Childline, Rangareddy District COLLAB (Urban) had press conference with different newspapers representatives in Childline office, Ramanthapur. In the meeting we shared about the role of Childline (10…9…8) and also the theme Childline Se Dosti of Child Rights week. As per the guidelines given by Childline India

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YaR Day - 2016

Vijaywada Dec. 11: “Let us put the Last Child First!” This was the slogan of the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (YaR) Day 2016. Boys and girls from different Navajeevan homes from all over Telangana and Andhra Pradesh came to gathered at CHIGURU one of the braches of Navajeevan Bala Bhavan (NJBB) Vijayawada for annual YaR Day Celebrations. The event was hosted by NJBB, Vijayawada for two days.

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Fr. Angel: Living Don Bosco amidst us

Ramanthapur Nov. 17: The community, staff and students of Don Bosco Navajeevan homes of Twin Cities of is indeed a blessed and fortunate enough to welcome our beloved Rector Major Fr. Angel Fernandez Arthime SDB, 10th successor of Don Bosco. to Valdocco of Province of St. Joseph Hyderabad

It was  a an august welcome to him, the campus  was thronged with youth from all the presences of Salesian Province of Hyderabad, &n

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It is Good be here at DBNJ, Hyderabad

Ramanthapur, Sep 30: Hello friends! We are Matteo Zoico and Matteo Cegalin from Italy. We are doing our college studies and we are friends since our childhood. Our curiosity for the different cultures and our love for travelling have brought us to undertake this experience. Before coming to India we had some vague idea about India through one of the Italian priest who worked India for a while use to share his experiences in India different wo

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Time spend with you will not be forgotten: Genpact Gold Managers

Ramanthapur Sep 24: Genpact Gold -Leaders of various countries made a maiden visit to DBNJ on 23rd Sep 2016 as part of their annual visit. Genpact is the company which has been supporting our institution in various ways as part of their CSR programme. This time as the day of thier visit fell luckily on holiday our children had great time w

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70th Indian Independence day celebrations

Flag hoisting ceremony @ DBNJ Ramanthapur.

Twin Cities, August 15: Our hearts overwhelmed with exuberant joy to salute proudly tri color flag on 15th August 2016 as we mark seventieth Independence Day of our Nation.

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PAST MEETING THE PRESENT FOR FUTURE

National Past Pupils Congress at DBRC, Ramanthapur.

Ramanthapur Aug. 14: National level past pupils’ congress is held at DBNJ Ramanthapur premises on 13 August 2016 hosted by St. Joseph Province of Hyderabad. As it was said by Fr.Bellamkonda Sudhakar, Director of DBNJ Homes, Hyderabad, it is historical moment in the annals of Navajeevan Ramanthapur as well as for St. Joseph province for having the fortune of org

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Born to Serve

Ramanthapur June 20: “Here in your midst I feel completely at home, for me living is being with you” are the precious words of Don Bosco to his children and now we at Navajeevan feel the same with our beloved Rector especially on the day of gift of his life.

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A MONTH LONG SPIRITUAL JOURNY WITH MARY

Ramanthapur, July 16: It is a greatest joy for Salesians and children of Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur to commence the Marian month on the feast day of Mount Carmel which falls on 16th of July every year. It has been custom in salesian houses from the time of Don Bosco to keep a month long special respect, reveren

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DBNJ IMPACT DAY (DBNJ KUTUMBOSTAVAM) CELEBRATED BY STAFF

DBNJ Homes, July 9: Living and working together is fundamental criteria for us as Salesians, which our staff members realized very well without even knowing about Constitution of Salesians. It is grace filled moment to celebrate DBNJ FAMILY DAY (Kutumbostavam) at Ramanthapur, New Bhoiguda and Nampally on 9th July 2016. It is the initiative of our staff to celebrate Impact day in other word Kutumbostavam (in Telugu) as they realized the way they are treated like a family members in our

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In Remembrance of Month of Environment by GENPACT

Uppal, June 17: As part of CSR activity, schools going students and Technical school students from Don Bosco Navajeevan were invited by Genpact in the month of June, a month dedicated for Environment. A group of 10 students accompanied by Mr. Raja Reddy, Programme Manager participated in painting competition on the theme “Environment” on 15th at DLF, 16th at Pocharam and 17th of June at Uppal campuses. Mr. Adrian, Manager CSR was coordinated this activity from Genpact.<

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Campaign against Child Labour

Baghlingampalli, June 12: Group of NGOs 14 in particular under Network for Protection of Child Rights (NPCR) organized campaign against child labour from 8th to 12th June 2016 in different areas of GHMC limits. NGOs are: Amanvedika, Ashray, Asritha, APSA, Balatejassu, COVA, Don Bosco Navajeevan, APMWS, MV Foundation.

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Slow and steadily marching towards Success

Hayathnagar, May 20: Don Bosco Prem Seva Sadan (DBPSS) had its humble begins in February, 2009 with number of activities under taken by Bosco Seva Kendra (BSK), Development Office of the Salesian province of Hyderabad. The land and building was gifted by Ms S. Margret (AMMA) great benefactor of Salesians and personally known to Fr Noel Madhichetty SDB, the then Salesian Provincial of Hyderabad. DBPSS always served for the poor and marginalized boys and girls for their welfare and well being. Fr. Bellamkonda Sudhak

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Beat the heat with summer Dhamaka: To build your Talents

Ramanthapur / Hayathnagar / Nampally, May 12: It’s the tradition of hosting a summer camp every year in the month of May for all the children of Don Bosco Navajeevan homes in Twin Cities.  This year’s Summer camp inaugurated on 2ndMay 2016 with the 130 children who are bubbling with life. Similarly we also have separate summer camps for girls and boys who are blow 10 year at Don Bosco Prem seva Sadan (DBPSS), Hayathnagar and Don Bosco Navajeevan, Nampally, Respective. We have 35 girls a

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Training on Basic Counseling skills

Ramanthapur, May 1: Two day Training on Basic Counseling skills for the Care Administrators and child counselors working in YaR homes in Salesian Province of Hyderabad was held on 29th and 30th April 2016 at Don Bosco Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur. Hyderabad. Counselors from different YaR centers attended the 2 days seminar. Fr Sudhakar Province YaR Coordinator welcomed all the participants for two day training and thanked Fr T D John accepting to animate the two days programme. It was planned in the commissi

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Children’s Participation, a way of BEING Servants of the Young

Hyderabad, Mar. 21. The first regional Participatory Action Research Seminar held on March 14 and 15, 2016 at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad, was the culmination of a yearlong endeavor to learn by practicing. The teachers were the children at 27 Young at Risk (YaR) centres situated in nine cities and six states of South India. The whole exercise was an effort to shift roles from being the bosses and teachers of the young to seeing them as subjects and as teachers of what they are and what they wish to be.

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IPL Sun Risers team Players with the playful DBNJ Cricket toddlers

Ramanthapur, April 14: Cricket is the hot topic of discussion everywhere and by everyone as the IPL started off, without the age difference cricket is the game which glues every Indian to TV set as we are dying fans of cricket.  Three cricket players belong to the SUN RISERS Team, namely, Moises Henriques, Musthafizur Rahaman, Karan Sharam owned by the SUN Network visited DBNJ. Ramanthapur at the twilight hours of the Thursday 14th April 2016.Our children greeted them with standing ovatio

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Exposure to DBNJ boys to Pro Basket ball organized by STARS

Hyderabad March 27: Good benefactor and friend of Navajeevan, Hyderabad Mr. Ajay Kumar, Founder & Executive Secretary of STARS organization extended a invitation for all the children from three of our  Don Bosco Navajeevan Homes in twin Cities i.e., New Bhoiguda, Nampally & Ramanthapur to participate as spectators in the United Basketball Alliance Pro Basketball League Season-2 held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on 27 March 2016.

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Picnic with Seminar on “Perspective on Children Issues”

Vikarabad Feb. 21: On 20 February 2016 was a memorable day in the history of Don Bosco Navajeevan where all the staff of New Bhoiguda, Nampally and Haythnagar homes has planned for a picnic to Vikarabad in Ranga Reddy District. To make it different and meaningful picnic and to make it a learning experience, the volunteers Ms. Sanne and Ms. Camille from SAMEN, Holland came forward to organize a seminar on “Perspective on Children Issues”.

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To Reach the Unreached Young at Risk Especially in the 18+ age Group

Trivandrum Feb. 5: After successful completion of YaR National Seminar in Chennai for the year 2015, now it is in Trivandrum, Kerala to organize this years’ National Seminar as they are also celebrating Bosco Veedu’s Silver Jubilee. From Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad Fr. Sudhakar Bellamkonda, Delegate INH Province, Mr. Prabhakar, YaR Commission member, Mr. Raja Reddy and Mrs. Annamani participated in the Seminar on 4th and 5th of February 2016

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Legacy of Don Bosco’s passion for the young continues

Ramanthapur Feb. 01: A day long celebrations of Don Bosco feast on 31st January 2016 went on with pomp at Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation Center, Ramanthapur. It was indeed a spectacular celebration that witnessed love of youngsters to Don Bosco as a tribute to him on the occasion of his feast. At the dawn of the day celebrations began with holy Eucharist presided over by Fr. Raminedi Balaraju, Provincial.

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An Open House Programme - Feast of Don Bosco

Hyderabad: On 31, Jan we celebrate the feast of Don Bosco our father and founder. Though we have been at the service of STREET INVOVLED CHILDREN and YOUUNG at RISK for past 16 years but not much known to many. On this auspicious day we INVITE all our friends, donors, benefactors, volunteers, past pupils, all those who would like to be part of Navajeevan Family and all those who would like to known more about DON BOSCO NAVAJEEVAN HOMES in twin cities. 

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It is Christmas time @ DBNJ

Ramanthapur, Hyderabad Dec. 23: Christmas is a wonderful time of the year when we celebrate faith, family and the tradition of giving the gifts and wishing one another. On 22nd December 2016 all the staff and children from four Don Bosco Navajeevan Homes in twin cities gathering to celebrate Semi Christmas at Don Bosco Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur. Our Christmas celebrations started with the preparation of crib and star which brought ambience of festive mood in the hearts of everyone who

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SEMI CHRISTMAS Celebrations with Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, India

Hyderabad Dec. 20: New state of Telangana has raised curtains to a new tradition to celebrate CHRISTMAS as state festival of Telangana. As part of Semi Christmas Celebrations on 20thDecember 2015 at Nizam College grounds, Hyderabad to which Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana K. Chandrasekar Rao garu was the chief guest. In which 25 boys from Don

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New Kitchen inaugurated at DBPSS, Haythanagar

DBPPS, Haythanagar Dec. 17: On 17th December 2015 at 6.00pm, Fr Raminedi Balaraju, Salesian Provincial Hyderabad has inaugurated new Kitchen at Don Bosco Prem Seva Sadam (DBPSS), Haythanagar, Home for girls. All the girls and staff from DBPSS present for the Blessing. There were also other staff members from New Bhoiguda and Ramanthapur represented for the programme.

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Fr Thathi, the Fifth Provincial of Hyderabad!

Hyderabad, Dec. 17: On December 16, 2015 Fr Angel Fernandez, our Rector Major, announced Fr Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar as the Provincial elect of the Salesian Province of Hyderabad (INH). He succeeds Fr Raminedi Balaraju as the fifth Provincial of Hyderabad.  As we rejoice at this announcement we gladly welcome him back to the Province (from the Generalate) and sincerely thank Fr Balaraju for his yeomen services to the Province.

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Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) i.e., St Nicolas

New Bhoiguda, Hyderabad Dec. 8: For the children in Netherlands 5th December is an important day. They celebrate and commemorate the arrival Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas in English we call ‘Santa Claus’). Saint Nicholas was a Catholic bishop from Spain who helped the needy and poor. The tradition says he visits Netherlands once a year before Christmas. After his death, the legend of his gift-giving

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Annual INH-YaR Meet Celebrations at Hyderabad

Ramanthapur Dec. 6: The annual Young at Risk (YaR) day celebrations for the Telugu speaking states of Andhra and Telangana (in India) were held at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur on December 5 & 6, 2015.  Children from eight Salesian centres along with staff and volunteers – totally 400 – participated in this two day event.  All activities of the two days were centred on the themes '

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GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT

Ramanthapur Nov. 28: As whole world is marching forward in support the CLIMATE CHANGE   so also through the Initiative ofWADA NA TODO ABHIYAAN in Telugu Speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Regions organized a programme showing solidarity and a cooperation as our world leader

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COMMUNITY is our Business: the CSR theme of Deloitte

Hyderabad & Secunderabad Nov. 27: Employees of Deloitte organize IMPACT Day on 27th November 2015 annually with well prepared plans, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility reaching out to different communities and organizations who are working on different social issues and concerns especially for children. Employees of Deloi

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CHILDREN MELA at DBNJ, Ramanthapur ECHOs .... MY RIGHT TO FAMILY

Ramanthapur (Hyderabad) Nov. 15: Children’s day became notable event of the month in the chronicles of Don Bosco Navajeevan homes, Hyderabad.   Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur campus once again filled with echoes of joy of children.  Having the theme “My Right to Family” as center of our celebrations and marking second day of our week long celebration of CHILD RIGHTS along with the CHILDLINE and DBNJ Ho

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Celebration of CHILD RIGHTS week by CHILDLINE, Rangareddy (urban) and DBNJ, Hyderabad

Ramanthapur (Hyderabad) Nov. 14: A Week long programmes and events were planned by the Childline staff of Rangareddy District Urban region and Don Bosco Navajeevan Hyderabad to commemorate the Children day (14th November) and International Children’s day (20thView More....

A DAY WITH YOU & FOR YOU

Ramanthapur Nov. 7: A group of 20 youngsters from Accenture company spend entire day on 7th November 2015 with the inmates of  Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur  to bring the hues of smile on the faces of faded  petals of blooming buds of  our house. Indeed it was blissful occasion for the chi

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TRAINING PROGRAMME ON CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

DBPSS, Haythnagar, Nov. 03: Every organization working for children should have their own “Child Protection Policy” based on UNCRC for the welfare of children at risk. In this regard, Don Bosco Navajeevan has developed its own policy based on the National Young at Risk Child Protection Policy for th

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Workshop on ‘Substance Abuse’ for Teachers and child Counselors

Hyderabad Sep. 26: Don Bosco Research Centre, Mumbai have organized a two day workshop for the Teachers and NGO staff on Substance Abuse on 25th and 26th September 2015 at Don Bosco Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. There w

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ACTION/2015: LIGHT THE WAY: is to Mark Promulgation of SDGs

Hyderabad Sep. 23: On 23rd September 2015 over 1000 children and adults participated in the Light the Way event in Hyderabad at Ravindra Bharathi Auditorium.  Prior to it around 7.00am ACTION 2015 coalition CSO partners and 100 children participated in a Heritage walk voicing the SDG goals from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Statue at Tank Bund t

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FARE WELLTO FR.PHILIP.......WELCOME TO BRO CASTILNO VINCENT

Ramanthapur Sep. 20: Meeting and parting is an important aspect of life and we feel the pinch when somebody known to us bids farewell. Don Bosco Navajeevan family, Hyderabad bid farewell to Fr. Philip on his unexpected transfer on 16th September 2015. Fr. Philip would be remembered fondly for his selfless hard work and dedication towards t

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STOP NOW HUNGER: MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF DBNJ BOYS , HYDERABAD

Hyderabad Sep. 19: Stop Hunger Now, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) rendering its services in collaboration with Corporates who support such a noble cause. It is working more than 71 countries and many of the places especially in African countries collaborating with Salesian Missions U.S.A. On 19.09.2015, Stop Hunger Now India in collaboration with Synopsys India volunteers packed 20,000 meal packets and handed over Don Bosco Navajeevan in a programme held at Pragathi

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South Asian Young at Risk GBM@DBRC Ramanthapur

Hyderabad Sep. 5: Two day Governing body meeting of South Asian Young at Risk Forum was held on 4th and 5th of September 2015 at Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation centre, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. Most of the members were present for th

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WE CARE FOR YOU: Manav-Mitra & Lions Club Organize Medical Camp

Ramanthapur Sep. 06: Member of Manava Mitra in co -ordination with Lions club organized a one day free medical camp  at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur, on 6th September, 2015. The health camp was organized with the objectives of providing free medical examination/check-up and making the children to be aware of hygiene in their life

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RAKSHA BHANDAN: A BOND OF CARE & PROTECTION

New Bhoiguda (HYD) Aug. 29: There were number of schools, organizations, Institutes, colleges and families likeminded friends group visited on 29th August 2015, Don Bosco Navajeevan Homes, Ramanthapur, Nampally and Bhoiguda to celebrate Raksha BhandanView More....

IT IS IN SHARING WE FIND JOY

Ramanthapur Aug. 26: Some people have kindness in their minds; others have kindness in their hearts. Some people think about being kind, others talk about being kind. But very few people like GENerating non stop imPACT (GENPACT) actually do kind deeds. The impact of your kindness in our life is nothing short of godliness. Last three years GENPACT Gold Managers as part of their corporate social responsib

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GENPACT: GLOBAL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSILITY (CSR) MEET

Hyderabad Aug. 24: On 24th August, we Don Bosco Navajeevan were invited by Genpact, Uppal for Global CSR Meet in their premises. Fr. Bellamkonda Sudhakar, Director, Mr. Raja Reddy, Program Manager, Tech. Scholl students Fakruddin and Ajju attended the meet where Fr. Sudhakar presented the partnership of Genpact and Don Bosco Navajeevan. He thanked all the support and all the volunteers who are part of CSR. Later students Fakruddin, Baker and Ajju, Tailor also spoke about their journey in DBNJ.

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UNASSUMINGLY SHE (Fran) WON OUR HEARTS

Ramanthapur Aug. 21: Wishing people “Adieu,” “Sayonara”, “Adios,” seems to play an important part in our lives and these words add a deeper meaning when it is meant for someone who is dear and special. Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur family gave a fitting farewell on 21st August 2015 and we found it di

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From Brain Function to the Belief System Learning to live meaningfully

                      Article by Fr TD John, Counsellor

Hyderabad Aug. 18: We had some inputs on how we function in life and how we can change our lives and live more meaningfully. We had discussions about how our mind functions. We spoke of the part of our mind called the ‘reptilian brain’ whose sole purpose

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Our Past Memories Reenergize our Present and Future

Ramanthapur Aug. 17: Annual reunion of past pupils of Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad held on 16th August 2015 coinciding, the Bicentenary of the Birth of Don Bosco. 50 past pupils with their presence responded to the invitation.  To grace the occasion we had Master Ritish finalist of the MAA TV Super Singer-8 Competition and Fr Y.Joji Vice-Provincial of the Salesian Pro

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JAIHIND: Echoed in all DBNJ Homes on 69 Independence Day

Ramanthapur, 16 August 2015: It was indeed very wonderful day for Don Bosco Navajeevan homes in Twin Cities, as we mark the glorious 69 Independence Day of our motherland India. The children and staff of respective homes assembled on early hours of the day to honour our country by hoisting the tricolour flag. Fr Sudhakar Bellamkonda Director, Fr Philip, Asst. Director and Mr Madhu Mohan Reddy, CI of Nampally unfurled the flag at New Bhoiguda,

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A Month long JOURNEY with MOTHER MARY

Be devoted to Mary Most Holy: Frequently call on Her. Never was it known that anyone who trustingly has recourse to Her was not promptly heard - Don Bosco

Ramanthapur Aug. 15: We as the Salesian community of Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur began our month long journey of Marain devotion on 16th July 2015 with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist followed by inauguration the Marian tournament and concluded w

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Child Protection: Responsibility of every citizen

Ramanthapur, Aug. 6: All the members of Child Protection Committees (CPC) of New Bhoiguda, Nampally and Ramanthapur for the year 2014-15 were present along with newly appointed members for the year 2015-16 and newly constituted members of DBPSS, Haythnagar. Formation CPC began last year. In certain extend, it worked out well for the children to express themselves and find a solution for some their problems. This programme we have organized on 6

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JAI HO Don Bosco ... Bicentenary Celebrations at DBNJ Homes, Hyderabad

Ramanthapur, Aug. 01: We thank you O Lord……for Don Bosco these are the very words uttered by our Navajeevan children at Ramanthapur.  Our campus was over thronged  with Youngsters of  Boiguda, Namapally, Ramanthapur and  Vanasthalipuram  girls  which was opened just recently,  “ JAI HO Don Bosco”   is the slogan which filled  every bit of air  of  our campus

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A Day full of Activities

Hyderabad June 21: Genpact HR team of 30 lead by Mr. Varun, HR manager visited Ramanthapur centre. GENPACT India supported this year to upgrade our Vocational training centre where we upgraded machinery in Electrician, Carpentry and Plumbing. The centre with latest machinery / equipment was officially got inaugurated by the team of GENPACT in the month of April which is running perfectly and children are getting trained in particular trades.

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Inauguration of Don Bosco Prem Seva Sadan

Hyderabad, April 25: On 24th April 2015, Don Bosco Navajeevan has inaugurated a home for Street Involved Girl Children in Vanasthalipuram, Ranga Reddy District. It was a memorable day in the History of Don Bosco Navajeevan and it is a Fourth Home especially for Girls. 

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ఆకలి రాజ్యం భారత్.. 19.4 కోట్లమంది అన్నార్తులు

The report 2015 of the “Food and Agriculture Organization of the Unites Nations” showing that India stands first in the state of food insecurity in the world. This is an article published in Telugu daily news paper “Andhrajyothi” on 29th May 2015. The report also says that only 72 countries in the world have achieved Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Let us hope that our National, State and Local leaders will make proper decisions at least to give food security to the poorest

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Central Minister Sri Bandaru Dattatreya Visits DBNJ, Nampally

Hyderabad May 21: Honourable Central Minister for Labour and Employment Sri Bandaru Dattatreya visited Don Bosco Navajeevan home, Nampally on 20th May 2015 as part of Swatch (clean) Hyderabad programme. Along with him there were also Mr Vinay IAS officer and other nodle officers present. He was very much friendly and interacted with our children. He is keen to know our activities and appreciated the work done by us.

DBNJ Summer Camp 2015: Learn not for FUN but for LIFE

Hyderabad, May 5: The summer camp for year 2015 is inaugurated for the High School children at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur by Fr Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar, Vice Provincial of St. Joseph province of Hyderabad on May 1st 2015 and Ms Katie, visitor from USA inaugurated camp at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Namaplly for the kids who are below 10years. Camp is time to learn new things and we guide them to bring out their hidden talents.

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GENPACT India supports DBNJ through its CSR programme

Hyderabad, April 9: It is a memorable day in the history of Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur. On 09thApril 2015 as the present Vocational Training Centre is upgraded with new and latest machinery in the sections of Printing, Welding Carpentry, Tailoring and Bakery with the support of GENPACT India.  We are very happy

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``Don`t Wait for Tomorrow``

Hyderabad, Mar. 30: Katie Christy, a visitor associated with the Home for the Children from the Street at Ramanthapur, Hyderabad shares the following impressions of ``Action/2015`` event held on 27 March at Saidabad.  She is a US citizen from Cincinnati, Ohio, visiting India to acquire cross cultural experiences with youth at risk, and works with children and their parents who have lost custody of them due to abuse or neglect:

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Participatory Action Research Project to empower children at risk

Hyderabad, Mar. 18: Participants of the Participatory Action Research (PAR) project from the southern Salesian Provinces of India had a three day training programme at Don Bosco Navajeevan, Hyderabad, 16-18 March, 2015. The PAR method seeks to empower the child and make the child an important stake holder in all matters concerning its growth and welfare.   

The whole project is car

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“Call to NGOs to be active in Protection of Child Rights” By Mrs. Menaka Gandhi

New Delhi Mar. 7: As the invitation from National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), New Delhi, Fr. Sudhakar Bellamkonda, Director, Don Bosco Navajeevan and Mr. Raja Reddy, Program Manager attended the said meeting on 5th March, 2015 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on the occasion of its 8th Foundation Day. The theme of the Foundation day is “Securing Destitute Children in Contact with Railways”. Smt. Menaka Sanjay Gandhi, Hon’ble Central Minister

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Feast of Don Bosco Celebrated amidst 250 child labourers

Hyderabad Feb. 1: Annual feast of Don Bosco on 31st January 2015 was celebrated with a difference at Don Bosco Rehabilitation Centre, Ramanthapur. Children who have been rescued from Bangle Industry from Old City, Hyderabad were brought to our home on 24thof January 2015. Last eight days they have been residing at our campus. This year, they were our special guests for the feast of Don Bosco. We were blessed to have them amidst us.

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OPERATION ‘SMILE’: Over 200 Child Labourers Rescued in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Jan 25: ‘Over 200 child labourers rescued’ was the newline in The Hindu front page on 25th January, Sunday. ‘Kids were monitored, thrashed for ‘poor performance’ was the other title of the news item on page 6. The Deccan Chronicle had the screaming headlines, “220 kids in bonded labo

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Hyderabads Shame: In 4 Rooms, 200 Children Toil Away for 14 Hours a Day

Hyderabad Jan 15: 215 Child Labourers were rescued from bangle factory in the Old City on 24.01.2015 . They are mostly from Jarkand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajastan. Now they are at Don Bosco Rehabilitation Centre (DBRC), Ramanthapur before they are transferred to their respective states. Children below 10 years 54, children between 10-13 years 49, children between 13-14 years 49, children below 14-18 years - 79. View More....

Ms Smitha Jane Xavier, MBA Student from XIME, Bangalore

Secunderabad Jan. 17: Ms Smitha Jane Xavier, is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) student from Xavier Institute of Management and Enterpreneurship (XIME), Bangalore. She joined as a volunteer just for three weeks commenced from 29th December 2014 to 17th January 2015. She shares her  experience being part of Don Bosco Navajeevan  homes in twin cities i.e., Hyderabad and Secunderbad.

This is what she

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I AM ACTION/2015: Launch of Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 in Telangana

Hyderabad Jan. 15 In the midst of kite flying and merry making in Hyderabad city on Shankaranthi Day, 15 children dressed in Pink launched Action/2015 in Telangana State at a meeting with the Deputy Chief Minister, Sri Rajaiah. The Minister lauded the initiative of the children and pledged to be part of the campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.

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FR. PEYYALA IGNATIUS SDB OBTAINS A NEW DOCTORATE

Nagarjuna University, Guntur Jan. 7: Work with the Young at Risk of Fr. Ignatius Peyyala has borne fruit in the form of a doctoral thesis which he defended with flying colours on 7th of January 2015. Fr. Made his study on the effects of counselling on post traumatic stress, mental health status and coping strategies in abused children. 

Fr

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“THANK YOU” for your Visit and “SEE YOU” again

Hyderabad Jan. 09: Ms Kapila and Ms Souad, our ex-Volunteers from Netherlands through their visit and presence at Don Bosco Navajeevan, New Bhoiguda and by their visit to other homes in Twin Cities made a gave glittering start New Year 2015. Though it was just for five days from 5th January to 9th January 2015, but they left indelible mark on e

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దోపిడి, హింసల నుండి బాలలను రక్షిద్దాం

దోపిడి, హింసల నుండి బాలలను రక్షిద్దాం, బాలల హక్కుల రక్షణకై వ్యవస్థల్ని పటిష్ట పరుద్దాం

అంతర్జాతీయ బాలల హక్కుల ఒడంబడిక అమలులో 25 సంవత్సరాలు

నాట్లేస్తూ,కలుపు తీస్తూ,రాళ్ళు కొడుత

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UNCRC Completes 25 years but Modern day Slavery: Child Labour continues

Hyderabad, Dec. 20: A group of NGO’s called Network for Protection of Child Rights (NPCR) was formed about 6years ago in twin cities. This year all the members unanimously decided to organized a meeting on the occasion of completing 25 years of United Nation’s Child Right Convention UNCRC (1989 November 20th ). It was organized on 19th December 2014 at Sundaraiah Vignan Bhvan, Hyderabad. We had as our Chief Guest Mr. Laxman Rao, Re

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INH YaR Day Re-echoes - `Children`s Right to Be Heard` (Art. 12 UNCRC)

Hyderabad, Dec. 14. Hyderabad, Dec. 14. Children from INH YaR homes gathered together at Ekalavya Children`s Home, Rajahmundry on 6th & 7th December 2014, to deepen their understanding of CRC -particularly their Right to Be Heard - through Interactive, Joyous exchange of their experiences and celebration of their knowledge, skills and attitude. It was a commemoration of three important events: the occasion of the 25th year of the promulgation of the United Nations Child Rights Convention (UNCRC), Bicentenary of the Birth of Don Bosco and the conclusion of the child

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DBNJ Mela 2014 stresses on Child rights

Hyderabad, Nov. 24.Don Bosco Nava Jeevan (DBNJ) MELA 2014 was celebrated on 23 November at Don Bosco Navajeevan Home, Bhoiguda, Hyderabad. Mr Elvis Stevenson, Honourable MLA representing Ango-Indian Community of Telangana State was the Chief Guest and Mrs Savitri Mahesh, Corporator of New Bhoiguda, was the guest of honour. Many donors and benefactors of Don Bosco Navajeevan family too joined in commemorating three major events of this year, namely the bicentenary of the Birth of Don Bosco, Crystal Anniversary of the Don Bosco Navajeevan Homes in Hyderabad and the awareness

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Accenture & Deloitte manifest CSR at Navajeevan Homes

Hyderabad, Dec. 2 Employees of Accenture and Deloitte took a day off from their white-collar job to soil their hands with and for the children of Don Bosco rehabilitation home at Ramanthapur on 15 November 15. Some of them were so enchanted by the vitality of these children that they pledged to be regular weekend volunteers.The two different companies visited Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur on different dates but with the same intention: know and share life better with the children.

On 15 November 15 about a 175 young and energetic employees of Accenture spen

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