Profile
Vidivelli Don Bosco is the institution functioning since 1993 at Alangulam of Virudhunagar District in Tamilnadu. The Salesians of Don Bosco creatively and daringly respond to the signs of times by opting to work for the cause of the child laborers, dropouts and the marginalized poor people.
Activities
Parish, Boarding, High School, Primary School, Youth Groups, Self help Groups, Pious Associations, Drop-out prevention Center, Short Term Training Courses, Evening study centres, CFCA, Prison Ministry.
Fact Points
Prevalence of child labor practices in the area is on the increase.
Steady increase of dropouts from schools.
Lack of opportunity for the youth for skills training.
Poverty and low income in the family.
Low self image among the people of marginalized communities (The Dalits).
Intervention
Child labor elimination through Dropout prevention and evening study centre for 800 students.
Cultural groups & create awareness on prevention of child labor at 10 villages.
Job opportunity through job placement cells to 100 youth.
Youth camps are organized for 450 youth.
Awareness creation programs for the marginalized people and orient them towards right self image in 10 villages.
The Need
Intensive child labor elimination program through special schools.
Initiate Community college to impart skills training for the youth.
Seminars and workshops to be conducted for the marginalized people to improve the attitude of self dignity.
Address
Don Bosco - Vidivelli
Post Box No.1, Kalavasal
Keela Raja Kularaman (P.O)
Virudunagar (Dt) - 626136
Melanmarainadu
Address
St. Antony’s High School
Bosco Nagar Melanmarainadu(Post)
Virudhunagar (Dt) – 626 127
