For every at-risk young person

life to the full…

About Us

Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk, also known as DB YaR Forum, is the all-India network of Don Bosco institutions and organizations committed to the safety, growth, development and rights of at-risk, vulnerable, marginalized children and young adults. Currently the network has 80+ member institutions and organizations from across 20 states and union territories of India.

"FAMILY is where I BELONG"

The Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (DB YaR Forum) launched its new campaign on “FAMILY is where I BELONG” during the annual YaR Day celebrations and the concluded the “Healthy Mind, Healthy Life” campaign in Delhi on 31 August 2024.

The new campaign aims to create home-like environments in alternative care settings, strengthen families, and empower communities for good care of children. Ms. Vandhana Kandhari, a Child Protection Specialist with UNICEF India, was the Chief Guest and gave the keynote address. She released the new campaign poster and shared views on the campaign. Ms. Kandhari amplified the voices and perspectives of children in advocating for the importance of a family environment for their holistic growth and development. She highlighted that there is NO substitute for Family.

 Fr. Joe Prabu, Executive Director of Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk, in his speech, emphasized the value of family-like environments and mentioned the importance of strengthening families to render better support for children, fostering societal acceptance of children in alternative care and introduced the new campaign hashtags: #KeepMeSafe and #MyFamilyMyRight.

Our National Programes

Safety, wellbeing and dignity for every migrant worker

Child management and information systems and services – child miss”

Legal compliance plus don bosco way of care

Towards communities and local governance committed to the rights of all children

Sustaining commitment and professionalism

Reflection driving innovation and change

Recognizing talent, creativity and achievement

Learning through celebration and activity

Our Reach

20
States, Union Territories
160
Cities, Towns, Villages
103
Child Care Institutions
8246
Children in Child Care Institutions
414
Street, Market, Railway Station, Slum Presences
22702
Young Persons in Street, Slum, Market Presences
478
Remedial Coaching, Drop-out Prevention Centres
19327
Young persons in NIOS, Remedial Coaching
90
Vocational, Skill Training Programmes
7643
Young Persons in Vocational, Skill Training Programmes
1181
Children's Clubs,
Child Parliaments
25346
Children in Children's Clubs
68383
Young Migrant Workers
33
Migrants' Help Desks
154738
Children and Young Adults
13300
Young Persons in Substance Abuse Counselling
States, Union Territories
0
Child Care Institutions
0
Street, Market, Railway Station, Slum Presences
0
Remedial Coaching, Drop-out Prevention Centres
0
Vocational, Skill Training Programmes
0
Children's Clubs, Child Parliaments
0
Young Migrant Workers
0
Children and Young Adults
0

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Campaign Launch

Get ready for unpacking the new YaR Campaign scheduled on 31st August 2023, Mark your calendars and stay tuned for a wave of innovation and inspiration.