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 & Education
Ashalayam is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing home for children in need, guided by its motto, “Beacon of Hope.” It supports 350 residential children across 12 hostels and 1200 children in street and slum schools. Residential children attend local government schools for mainstream education while also receiving life skills training in hygiene, health, communication, confidence, and responsibility to help them grow into independent individuals.
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
