Beacon of Hope
Don Bosco Ashalayam is an NGO that has been offering children who are either without parental care or at risk of losing it, a value chain of high-quality care services that goes beyond childcare alone and ensures wholesome child development for more than 35 years. Through its Mission Education initiative, we have so far directly steered more than 155,000 children down the road to empowerment through education.​
Our Vision
A child friendly society that owns up and offers facilities for all its children for optimum development and to become socially responsible citizens.
Our Mission
Educate, Empower, Promote children’s basic rights - survival, protection, participation and development.
Major Highlights
Partnerships and Support from key stakeholders
1994
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Mother Teresa in Ashalayam with Social Welfare Minister Biswanath Chowdhury and Rt. Rev. Hubert D’ Rozario, Archbishop of Kolkata
Our Impacts
Assisting 5000+ in slums/streets/railway stations
155,000+ children have been assisted since the inception
150+ children rescued
on a monthly basis
700 children assisted with education/training/residential care
145 orphan children built houses with a matching contribution
250+ have been placed for jobs in different sectors in 2017-22
Core Management
Our Key Team Members are dedicated individuals who bring a wealth of expertise and passion to our mission of improving the lives of children living in marginalized communities. With backgrounds in diverse fields including social work, education, and advocacy, our team is united by a common goal of creating lasting, positive change for the most vulnerable members of society. Their tireless efforts and commitment to making a difference inspire us every day.
Fr. Dr. George Chempakathinal
Director
Fr. P. M. Matthew
Assistant Director
Fr. Dominic Kachira
Administrator
