St. John Bosco
Friend of Youth (1815-1888)
John Bosco was born in the little hamlet of Becchi some 20 kms. from Turin, Italy.The griefstricken words of his mother, telling him deeply impressed in the child’s mind and perhaps helped to instill into his mind the intense empathy for the orphans and the homeless which became the dominant note of his life.
The story of the exertions and sacrifices made by him and his mother cannot be told her in detail. Working as a servant, teaching, assisting a tailor, doing chores for blacksmith and keeping score at a billiard table were some of the things he did in order to pay for his food, lodging and tuition while at school.
His vision was not just to educate, but to form responsible citizens with life skills, ethics, and dignity of work. Declared Saint in 1934, Don Bosco is remembered globally as the "Father and Teacher of Youth".
The Don Bosco network spans across 134+ countries with over 15,000 schools and institutes. This global presence includes comprehensive education from primary to higher levels, vocational training centres, universities, and youth development programs.
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Don Bosco India Nation Building Through Education & Skills
The Salesians began their mission in 1906 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Over the decades, Don Bosco institutions have become a pillar of skill education in India, complementing national missions like Skill India, Make in India, and Digital India.
Vocational & Technical Institutes
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Don Bosco India stands for inclusive growth, ensuring that no young person is left behind in accessing education or livelihood opportunities. The network provides employment-linked skill training for marginalized youth and offers holistic education blending academics, technical skills, and life skills.