International Youth Conference in Bonn, Germany, for Bosco Youth

 

Theme:            Tolerance – Respect – Acceptance / Migration, Refugees and Mobility 

Date:               20^th January – 30^th January 2013.

Finance:          All the expenses, except pocket money, will be borne by the organizers.

 

Criteria to take part in the conference:

 Ø  Age:  18 – 25

Ø  Motivated to discuss intellectual challenges and responsibilities of being a world citizen.

Ø  Fluency in English and communicate ideas and intellectual contribution towards the Conference.

Ø  Intercultural competence and interest to meet young people from all over the world.

Ø  Some experience in volunteering.

Ø  An active Bosco Youth involved in the youth movement and in the local community.

Ø  Willing to travel alone with proper permission from the parents.

Ø  Valid passport.

 

Only two youth will be selected to represent India. Out of these two, one will be from Bosco Youth, Karnataka.

Selection Process:

In order to choose the participant from Karnataka for the international conference, a symposium is organized on

Wednesday 24^th October 2012 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

at (BREADS) Don Bosco, North Road, Bangalore.

Theme: Tolerance – Respect – Acceptance / Migration, Refugees and Mobility 

 

Participants need to present:

 Ø  A three-minute talk on the given theme

Ø  Effective participation in group discussion and debate

 Interested youth, please register your name by Sunday 21^st October 2012.

 Since there is no much time left I request you to do the needful at the earliest.

 Thanks and Regards,

 Fr Anil D’sa sdb

All Karnataka Youth Meet at Tumkur Concluded!

Concluding Programme: Dignitaries Lighting the Lamp

Prayer Dance: Salesian Sisters – Youth from Avalahalli

Flag handed over to the Youth of Don Bosco Yadgiri, the Host of Next Youth Meet.

Election Commission: Fr Anil D’sa SDB, Fr Devassy SDB, Fr Joy SDB.

Election of the State Level Office Bearers – Fr Michael Konnanikad SDB

Newly Elected State Level Office Bearers: Treasurer- Mr Felix (Bhadravathi)

Joint Secretary – Mr. Ravi (Bidar), Secretary – Ms. Mary Jyoti (Bangalore)

Vice President –Ms. Manjula (Hospet), President – Mr. Yogesh (Mysore)

Don Bosco Youth – Prayer & Pledge for a Better World

Chenda performance: BOSCO Bangalore led By Fr Sebastian SDB

Organizing Committee at Evaluation Meeting: Day 1

Organizing Committee at Evaluation Meeting: Day 2

"Thanks a million  to all who made this Event a memorable one. Thanks be to God."

- Fr Anil Dsa SDB

The valedictory function of the Seventh All Karnataka Don Bosco Youth Meet at Don Bosco, Tumkur, was held on 29 April 2012.

“Be the change that you seek to see!” exhorted Rev. Dr. Thomas Anchukandam SDB (Provincial, Sacred Heart Province, Bangalore) as he delivered the presidential address. “My young friends, have dreams, be agents of change in your family, village, society, state and the country!” said Rt. Rev. Dr. Henry D’Souza (Chairman, Youth Commission, Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishops’ Conference), as he addressed the gathering. Ms Mary D’ Sousa, sharing her impressions about the Youth Meet said that though she had stepped in with a lot of apprehensions and inhibitions the meet was an enriching experience. Mr. Kumar Balaji (Don Bosco, Ashalaya) expressed feelings of gratitude and indebtedness to Don Bosco for all the services and help being rendered to youth all over. Mr. Kennedy Santhkumar (Minority Commission, Bangalore) assured cooperation and collaboration in the future.

Mr Yogesh Prasad (Mysore) and Manjula (Don Bosco, Hospet) were elected as President and Vice president of Karnataka Bosco Youth respectively. The other office bearers are: Ms Mary Jyothy (Bangalore), Mr Ravi (Bidar) and Mr Felix (Bhadravati). Fr. Konnanickad Michael led the oath taking ceremony.

Fr. Joy Nedumparambil (Regional Coordinator, DB Tech, Bosco South), Fr. Barthalomew S. (Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tumkur), Fr. Geo Kalladanthiyil (Administrator, Don Bosco, Tumkur) and Fr. Arul (Principal, Don Bosco School, Tumkur) were present for the function. Don Bosco, Yadgir, was declared as the venue for the next youth meet and the flag was handed over to Don Bosco Youth, Yadgir, by Don Bosco Youth, Tumkur. Mr Suresh (Don Bosco, Pavur) welcomed the gathering and Fr. Anil D’Sa (Director, Don Bosco Youth Services, Karnataka) proposed the vote of thanks.

The three-day youth convention had ‘Youth for a Better World’ (Eligeya Nadige Yuva Peelige), as its theme. Nearly five hundred youth and staff members from 35 Don Bosco centres across Karnataka participated in the programme.

Fr. Prasad SDB