Profile
Don Bosco mission at Varadarajanpet was started in 1964. The Salesians of Don Bosco focus their attention to the eradication of illiteracy, by providing them quality education, moral and value education through classes and seminars and cultural programs. Suicidal tendencies are reduced by counseling the youth and giving them the motivation to live. Don Bosco mission is effective through our collaboration with the laity and through the united, transparent networking with the community.
Activities
Formal: Academic (Hr.Sec.School), Non-Formal: Boarding, and Hostel. Neighbourhood Apostolate: Festive Oratory, Pastoral Assistance, Social Work, After School Coaching,Schlooz Charity, CFCA, Unit of Salesian Co-operators and Past Pupils.
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 Drop out prevention school, Drop out prevention through evening study centers for more than 100 students.
Cultural groups & create awareness on prevention of child labor in 10 villages.
Creation of job opportunity through job placement cells for more than 100 students.
Organize camps for the youth and night schools for 300 boys.
Awareness creation programs for the marginalized people and orient them towards right self image for more than 2000 people.
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 maximize the self image.
Address
Don Bosco
Varadarajanpet P.O.
Andimadam (Via)
ariyalur (dt) – 621 805
