Our Programmes
Don Bosco Ashalayam is a long-standing project dedicated to children from street situations, slum communities, and dysfunctional families. Over its 40 years of service (1985–2025), the project has reached out to more than 200,000 children, providing timely rescue, restoration to families or safe homes, counseling and emotional support. Through access to education, vocational training, skill development, and job placement, Don Bosco Ashalayam has helped these children rebuild their lives and successfully reintegrate into the mainstream of society.
Residential Facilities
Ashalayam is a residential care center for children in need. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop. Currently, we have 312 children who are staying in 18 Hostels, in addition to 766 children who are being taken care of by our street and slum schools.
Education
Ashalayam provides education for disadvantaged youth. The education offered ranges from primary to graduation level and includes academic subjects and vocational training with computer lab facilities. The goal of the education facility is to equip children with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful and fulfilling lives.
Training & Placements
Ashalayam offers career counseling and job placement assistance to help students find employment. They have successfully placed over 100 young adults in various industries from 2018-2022. The organization also offers vocational training in various fields for students to choose and develop their skills.
Health & Well-being
Ashalayam is focused on improving healthcare access for underprivileged children. The organization addresses healthcare challenges by developing innovative solutions at the individual, community, and systemic levels. The organization also promotes healthy lifestyles by incorporating sports and games in their curriculum, building teamwork and self-confidence in children
