BOSCO – Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota – is a not-for-profit charitable organization, established in 1980 by the Salesians of Don Bosco and registered in 1986 under the Society’s Registration Act of 1960. BOSCO, the acronym is “Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota” which means, the organization of those who serve on the streets of Bangalore or literally, “the association of those who serve youngsters on the streets of Bangalore”.
As an integral part of its mandate to support children in need of care and protection, BOSCO focuses on promoting and strengthening its outreach, education, vocational training along with non-formal education,holistic development of slum communities, child rights, child care, health care and research and documentation.
BOSCO also closely works with the Government of Karnataka for the protection of the rights of the childrenwith special focus on children and youth in distress.
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Each of the 10 centers of BOSCO acts as a hub of activities and services for the young at risk. Children and youth reside at these centers as per their age, gender and what they do. At these centers they undergo definite rehabilitation programs in their journey towards social reintegration.
Each of the 10 centers of BOSCO acts as a hub of activities and services for the young at risk. Children and youth reside at these centers as per their age, gender and what they do. At these centers they undergo definite rehabilitation programs in their journey towards social reintegration.
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The BOSCO Life Skill Training Centre, Sumanahalli, organised a one-day recreational and educational trip for its trainees and staff on 24 February 2026. The visit covered Gaganachukki Falls, Bharachukki Falls, and Talakadu. A total of forty trainees and staff participated in the trip. The primary objective of the excursion was to provide trainees with exposure […]
Digital Learning Day was observed with great enthusiasm and active participation from the trainees at the BOSCO Life Skill Training Centre, Sumanahalli, on February 23, 2026. The programme aimed to highlight the importance of digital education and to enhance the computer knowledge and digital skills of the trainees. The programme began with a brief introduction […]
A Sports Day for BOSCO staff was organized at BOSCO Sumanahalli, Bengaluru, on February 21, 2026. The event brought together Directors and over 70 staff members, fostering team spirit, camaraderie, and joyful celebration. Addressing the gathering, Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, described the occasion as a special day for the BOSCO family. […]
The Family Restoration and After-Care Parents’ Meeting and Ration Kits Distribution Programme was held at BOSCO Yuvodaya on February 22, 2026. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, addressed the gathering and elaborated on the various activities and programmes implemented by BOSCO. He explained that the primary objective of the parents’ meeting was to […]
A Certificate Distribution Ceremony was organized at BOSCO Nivas on February 20, 2026, to honour the successful completion of tailoring and computer training courses. The training programmes were designed not only to impart vocational skills but also to promote gender equality and empower women and students, enabling them to become self-reliant and confident in pursuing […]
The Foster Care Virtual Meeting was held on February 19, 2026, through Google Meet, with the participation of 35 members, including Directors, Coordinators, and Social Mobilizers. The first session, led by Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director of BOSCO Bengaluru, included a recap of the previous meeting, highlighting key aspects such as monitoring visits of children, […]
BOSCO Bengaluru organized an induction programme for the new staff at BOSCO Yuvodaya on February 9, 2025. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru, conducted sessions on Programmes and Services of BOSCO and Expectations from Staff. These sessions provided the participants with a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s vision, ongoing programmes, and various projects. The […]
BOSCO Rainbow Home organized a Parents and Guardians Meeting on February 08, 2026, with the participation of 24 parents and guardians of children from the centre. Ms. Pranitha from the MINDS Project, along with the Don Bosco BREADS team, conducted an informative and interactive session for the parents. The session focused on mental health awareness, […]
An orientation programme was conducted for Diploma students of Vishwadeep Institute of Youth Ministries at BOSCO Yuvodaya on January 29, 2026. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, spoke about the BOSCO organization and its activities. He briefed about the history of BOSCO Bengaluru, its Vision and Mission, programmes and projects through a PPT presentation. Videos on […]
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Child centered
Ravindra came under the care of Bosco as he was going through difficult situations. After his education he joined the organization as a staff member in 2009. Since then he has worked in various capacities in the organization – as CHILDLINE night receptionist, as a team member in CHILDLINE, Extended Street Presence in Railway Station, […]
Rescued as a child, from Pune, by Don Bosco, Murugaraj was brought to Bengaluru in search of his family. Unable to locate his family in Bengaluru, he was admitted in BOSCO Yuvodaya. Later, he was sent to BOSCO Mane. Since he expressed his desire to study, he was enrolled in Don Bosco Ajjanahalli to take […]
21 year old Sumithra was born to Yellappa and Kasthuri in Halasuru, Bengaluru, on March 3rd, 2000. Sumithra has two elder sisters and one younger sister. Her father used to work in the graveyard and her mother was a housewife. But after her mother’s death, Sumithra had to be sent to a hostel for her […]
Tulasi, now 23 years old, came to BOSCO in July 2015. She belonged to a dysfunctional family, and was sent by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to BOSCO Rainbow Home for care and protection After completing her schooling from there, she was shifted to Vatsalya Bhavan, another home for girl children, where she did her […]
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It is heartening to note that BOSCO with its motto, ‘that they may have life … in all its fullness’ has reached out to the deprived, marginalized and vulnerable children/youth and made efforts to make their life better.I hope that with many more such endeavors, BOSCO protects the interest of such children and brings light in their life.
BOSCO, Bengaluru has been transforming Bengaluru into a society that takes care of its children, empowers them, ensures that they are given access to education, and prevents them from all the social evils by closely working various Government Departments and Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR).May BOSCO continue to be a healthy presence to the young, as they form a very important part of the society! Best of Luck!
BOSCO is a well know NGO in Karnataka, especially in Bangalore city, working for the rehabilitation of children on the streets, runaway children, child labourers, trafficked children and other vulnerable children. It is working in close collaboration with Government in taking care of the children in need of care and protection. I extend my best wishes to all their endeavours.
BOSCO, through its friendliness and warmth, has made the unwanted and unloved children / youth in our society realize their own worth, and has kind led in them the desire for a better life. I extend warm wishes and salutations to all those associated with the Organization.
BOSCO is rendering a good service through the rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of children and young at risk into mainstream society, by providing shelter, training and means of livelihood. BOSCO has been associated with the Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Karnataka State for many years and has been implementing Government programmes like CHILDLINE, SJPU, Missing Child Bureau, Open Shelter etc.
The efforts of BOSCO in collaboration with Integrated Child Protection Scheme and District Child Protection Units in creating awareness about the welfare of the children among the general public, students, police department, schools and other stakeholders is highly commendable. I wish success and fulfilment in all the work they do!
BOSCO is doing favour for children who are at risk by rescuing and nurturing them into a responsible individual/citizen from the past 40 years. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, BMTC is also been associated with BOSCO from many years at Kempegowda Bus Station, KBS, Bengaluru. On behalf of BMTC and Government of Karnataka, I extend my support to the Organization and wish them a good success in the years ahead.