• 18 Jun 2016
• Chennai

DBAI & CHILDLINE (1098) in association with Don Bosco Beatitudes, Mariyalaya, Anbagam & ICPS/NCLP Centre children organized collectively a mass awareness rally voicing Against Child Labor from Labor statue in Marina Beach to light house on 18 June, 2016. More than 300 children participated actively in the rally which was flagged off by Mr. Siva Jai Kumar (District Child Protection Officer, Chennai).

In a short cultural programme that followed the rally in St. Bede’s Campus, Santhome, Actor and Director Mr. Samuthirakani, the chief guest of the event motivated the children to stand for their rights come what may. In the end all the participants pledged their oath against Child Labour.

• 17 Jun 2016
• Chennai

“St. Thomas Award for Social Service for the children” was given to Don Bosco Anbu Illam in Santhome Cathedral, Chennai on27, June 2016. The Award was given in recognition of the work done towards the underprivileged children at the community level.

• 21 Aug 2016
• Royapuram

Mr. D. Jayakumar, honorable Minister of Fisheries for Tamilnadu and MLA of Royapuram constituency paid a visit to DBAI, Royapuram on 21 August 2016. The minister showed a keen interest in knowing the activities carried out in and through the center and promised to assist in ways possible the future endeavors of the organization

• 01 Oct 2016
• Chennai

Don Bosco Anbu Illam celebrated its 31st Annual Day on 1 October, 2016 at Our Lady of Refuge Premises (Don Bosco campus), Broadway, Chennai. The entire programme revolved around the theme “Save Trees, Save Earth”

The event was inaugurated and solemnized by Mr. Shiva Jayakumar, District Child Protection Officer, Fr. Joseph Leo, Director of DBAI and other guests of honour. The shelter home children and Children from community centers presented cultural events on the theme. Fr. Joseph Leo audio-visually presented the prepared Annual Report (2015-16). The chief guest and other guests of honour distributed trophies and medals to the winners.

• 03 Oct 2016
• DBAI

DBAI which has as its focus “to bring to the centre, those in the fringes of the society, started a new evening tuition centre for the children of families living by the pavements of Flower Bazaar, Broadway, Chennai.

It was inaugurated by Mr. Rajaraman (Sub Inspector of Police, FlowerBlazar), in the presence of Fr. Joseph Leo, the director. Field work students of Loyola, MCC, Hindustan and Stella Maris colleges collectively performed street play highlighting the importance of education. In the end education materials were distributed to 85 children present for the inauguration.

• 31 Oct 2016
• Chennai

Don Bosco Anbu Illam scout unit was inaugurated on 31 October 2016 in the presence of Fr. Sundaraj Francis, District Commissioner of Don Bosco Scouts and Guides. Mr. Nazarudeen the scout master presented the new scouts and they were received as members by the commissioner.

Batches and scarves were presented to the new scouts. In his message the chief guest invited them to be prepared for every good work and highlighted the common interests between Don Bosco and Paden Paul.

• 20 Nov 2016
• Chennai

On 20, Novemeber 2016, we celebrated YaR (Young at Risk) on the theme “Let’s put the Lost Child First.” Fr. Johnson Bashyam, the former Director of DBAI, was the Chief Guest. Fr. Joe Prabu presented the YaR theme and explained it in simple words for the easy understanding of the children.

An 8 minute dance, on the theme presented by the children was really innovative and heartwarming. The children were divided into four groups and made to perform their items on the theme.

• 27 Jun 2017
• Chennai

On behalf of DBAI, Fr. Joseph Leo, Director received “St. Thomas Award for Social Service for the children” in Santhome, Chennai on 27th of June.

The Award was given in recognition of the work done towards the underprivileged children at the community level. We appreciate and thank Fr. Johnson Bashyam the former director, the Salesian management and the team of staff for their dedicated service offered to the deserving children.

• 27 Jul 2017
• Chennai

Don Bosco Anbu Illam, Chennai organized two days of workshop entitled Participatory Action Research on 27-28 July 2017 at Central Office, Park Town, Chennai. Fr. T.D John SDB, Resource Person, presented the background and context of what PaR is all about and enlightened the participants in the context of a book “The power of positive relationships” by Whale Done!

He also discussed the rights-based approach and participatory approach. Topics on Child Rights (articles 3, 12 and 13 of UNCRC) and Right to Participation, were covered by Mr. Sreenadh (PAR Coordinator) With a group session on “Managing Boundaries in Relationships” and “Effective handling of roles and responsibilities” the day came to its close. On the second day, participants were divided into small working groups for practice. With the help of the resource persons they identified five children issues and after prioritizing, the most serious one was taken for research in each group. They worked on planning and analysis by finding causes and effects of the issue and found alternatives to find success indicators for the same. The two days workshop was enriching and the participants were active and spontaneous in getting involved in the interaction and showed greater interest in learning. The participants were oriented on the questionnaire in practicing PAR in the respective centers and shown how it will be helpful for the adults as well as for the children.