Skilling
the Young at Risk
so that they may live with dignity!
Rescued
37950 children
from the streets in 2014- 2020
Educating and empowering
Children and youth from the
streets to the mainstream
Restored 23283 homeless children
from the streets to their families
In 2014 – 2020
With them
for their Rights
Child Labour is death of childhood
Received the
NATIONAL
AWARD
For Child Welfare
WHO WE ARE
We are what we do
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”.
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This month
This year
Male
121
4967
Female
12
448
Total
133
5415
OUR PRESENCE
Railway stations
7
Bus Stands
6
Bosco Centers
10
BBMP Wards
120
FOCUS AREAS
We love what we do
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.
OUR FRIENDLY HOMES
Child centred
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.
2003
2011
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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30
Sep
Parents’ Meeting at BOSCO Nivas
BOSCO
BOSCO Nivas organized a Parents’ Meeting on September 28, 2026, to create awareness among parents about their role in supporting their children’s educational progress, well-being and social development. The meeting also focused on understanding the children’s strengths and areas for improvement in studies and providing proper care and encouragement during and after examinations. The session […]
30
Sep
Family Restoration for Children: Parents’ Meeting
BOSCO
BOSCO Rainbow Home, in collaboration with the BOSCO Family Restoration and After-Care Project, organized a parents’ meeting at the centre on September 27, 2026, for parents of children who had been restored to their families. Following the welcome, Mr. Balaraj highlighted the importance of positive parenting, healthy relationships, and mutual understanding between parents and children. […]
30
Sep
Orientation Programme
BOSCO
An Orientation Programme was held on September 21, 2026, at BOSCO Yuvodaya, Gandhinagar, bringing together BOSCO Coordinators, Counsellors and selected Supportive Persons for POCSO victims in the presence of the Executive Director, Programme Manager and HR Manager. Animated by Fr. Johnson, Director, BOSCO Yuvodaya, the programme introduced three initiatives under the theme “Three Doors, One […]
30
Sep
Foster Care Parents and Children Meeting
BOSCO
BOSCO Foster Care organized a Parents and Children Meeting on September 20, 2025, at BOSCO Mane, Bengaluru, bringing together foster families for a day of reflection, sharing and joyful interaction. Fr. Varghese Pallipuram, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru, encouraged the children to nurture healthy relationships with their foster parents, relatives and neighbours. He appreciated the foster […]
30
Sep
Visit to Taj West End
BOSCO
Ten children from BOSCO Vatsalya Bhavan visited Taj West End on September 19, 2026, to participate in a special programme designed to provide them with a new and enriching experience. The children engaged enthusiastically in creative activities such as clay art and mandala making, along with various games and group activities. These activities encouraged interaction, […]
22
Sep
Special Child Labour Rescue Drive
BOSCO
On 8 and 12 September 2026, special child labour rescue drives were conducted across Bengaluru in collaboration with the Police Department and the Labour Department. During the drives, 19 children and 26 children engaged in labour were rescued from various locations in the North and South Divisions on both days, respectively. All the children rescued […]
22
Sep
Training on First Aid
BOSCO
The BOSCO Health Care Department organised a training programme on First Aid for its staff at St. Martha’s College of Nursing, Bengaluru, on 10 September 2026. The session was facilitated by Ms. Uma Rai and her team from St. Martha’s College of Nursing, providing the participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively […]
22
Sep
Vananam Supports Learning Through Library Initiative
BOSCO
As part of its commitment to social responsibility and community development, Vananam Private Limited visited BOSCO Sumanahalli on 5 September 2026 as part of a CSR initiative. A team of 15 volunteers spent time with the children and staff. The highlight of the initiative was the establishment and inauguration of a library facility at BOSCO […]
22
Sep
Meeting with the Stakeholders
BOSCO
Foster Care Programme, BOSCO Bengaluru organized meetings with DCPO, Unit Staff, CWC Members, CCIs Staff, PDOs and Taluka Health Officers in Bengaluru Rural on September 9 and 10, 2026. Mr. Dhananjay, Member, Child Welfare Committee, Bengaluru Rural, addressed the participants and highlighted the lack of public awareness about foster care and encouraged more people to […]
22
Sep
Teachers’ Day Celebration at BOSCO
BOSCO
BOSCO Centres celebrated Teachers’ Day from September 5 to 8, 2026, with great enthusiasm and gratitude. The celebration brought together all the children and staff members at the BOSCO centres to honour the dedication and contribution of teachers in shaping young lives. The programme began with prayer and a warm welcome, followed by lively compering […]
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SUCCESS STORIES
Child centered
Ravindra
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, […]
Murugaraj
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 […]
Sumithra
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
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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We are grateful
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.
H.D. Kumaraswamy
Former Chief Minister, Karnataka
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!
Fr. Antony Sebastian
Chairperson, KSCPCR
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.
Rakesh Singh
IAS, Principal Secretary to Government
Department of Women and Child Development and Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens
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.
Dr. N. Nagambika Devi, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Women & Child Development and Empowerment of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens
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.
Ms. Mumtaz
District Child Protection Officer,
District Child Protection Unit, Bengaluru Urban
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!
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi, IAS
Director, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Karnataka State.
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.
