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Care for the Children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
Salem and Namakkal districts, the target area of this project. HIV/AIDS creates various problems for children: Truncation of their education, stigmatization, children becoming child workers and poor physical & psychological health condition. Don Bosco runs a care-home for the HIV infected children at Mooladau...
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Rehabilitation of Street and Working Children
Don Bosco is committed to the cause of restoring childhood to the young at risk. children who are abandoned, neglected and exploited on the streets are given refuge, protection, counseling and an opportunity to get back to their own homes. When repatriation is not possible, they are provided with residential ...
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Vocational Training and Life Skills for Young Migrants
Tiruppur and its surrounding areas are known for the knitwear industry and today it attracts laborers, not only from Tamil Nadu but from other parts of the country as well. A vast number of young people flock to Tiruppur and neighbouring towns for livelihood. Don Bosco offers vocational training for these you...
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Youth-hood without drugs and alcohol
Substance abuse and alcoholism is becoming a widespread problem in Tamil Nadu State. The adolescent and young people are very vulnerable and they easily get into the habit and get addicted. Don Bosco’s approach involves both ‘prevention’ and ‘rehabilitation’ interventions. Pre...
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Mainstreaming and Prevention of School Dropouts
School dropout is a perennial problem, particularly in rural and tribal areas. Children who drop out from school mostly end up as child workers, either at home or at the worksite. Don Bosco has school dropout and child labour prevention centres at Alangulam, Vilathikulam, Sayalkudi, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nama...
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Educational Scholarships for Higher Education
Poverty has been one of the most significant factors for pursuing higher education for youth from rural
and poor household. With a view to assist these children and young people to continue their academic
education and pursue higher education, educational sponsorships are offered. Nearly 600 students are cove...
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Ecological and Environmental Protection Initiatives
Don Bosco initiates sustained ecological, environmental protection interventions through formation of Student Eco-Clubs at educational institutions, villages and urban communities, organizing tree plantation and clean up drives, conducting awareness / sensitization / education programmes on the need for envir...
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Technical Education and Media Courses for Youth
Don Bosco has many Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), Media College and Polytechnic colleges, mostly in rural locations with the aim of reaching out rural poor youth. A variety of technical courses are offered in these institutions, such as mechanical engineering, welding, carpentry, electrician, diesel me...
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Skill and Entrepreneurship for Rural Women
Women remain outside the mainstream market of employment and lack opportunityfor economic and social upward mobility. Don Bosco focuses on developingthe skills and abilities of women towards a sustainable revenue through income-generatingactivities. They are provided with regular training programmes on humanr...
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Psychological Care for the Adolescents
Adolescence is a crucial phase of life and a period of major physiological, psychological, andbehavioural changes with changing patterns of social interactions and relationships. Young people who are stressedand show conduct disorder are likely to have serious mental problems if they and their families do not...
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