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Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) is a non-profit development organisation, registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 and Charitable Trust under the Bombay Charitable Trust Act 1950. The Society was founded in 2001. The society has been active in tribal, rural and urban areas in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Since its inception it has been working with communities, addressing issues related to women, children, livelihoods, human rights and environment. 

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Pune, 8th March 2024: International Women's Day was celebrated today with great fervour and enthusiasm by the staff and beneficiaries of Women Empowerment Project. The ladies welcomed the Chief Guest Ms Shailaja Nair (Head-Finance Operations and CR Sponsor), Guest of Honor- Ms Prashanti and Ms Fathima Amrin, Fr Ian Doulton (Rector-DBYC), Fr Dinesh Vasava (Director- Social Ministry) and Fr George Miranda (Executive Director-DBDS) by performing traditional Aarti and showering petals on them.

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1594 International Day of Persons with Disability

Pune, 12th December 2023: The International Day of Persons with Disability was celebrated on 12th December 2023 at the Community Hall of Don Bosco Youth Centre. The event was organized by Don Bosco Development Society and Sponsored by AXA Business Services Pvt Limited. DBDS was honored to have Mrs. Beena Baldota (Vice President-Finance) as the Chief Guest and Fr. Anton D'Souza (Rector- Don Bosco, Chinchwad), Fr. Colbert (Administrator- Don Bosco, Chinchwad), and Fr. Dinesh Vasava (Incharge-Social Ministry, Don Bosco Youth Centre) as the Guest of Honour. Mr Kailash, Ms Vimas, Mr Tushar and Ms Maria from AXA Business Services also graced the event with their presence and participation.  Read More

Advanced Tailoring and Beauty Care Skills Certification Ceremony 

Mumbai, November 2023: The Certification Ceremony for the 19 successful students in Advanced Tailoring and Beauty Care Skills was held on 18th November 2023. The event marked the successful completion of a comprehensive training program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of participants in the fields of tailoring and beauty care.

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