Bosco

BOSCO REACH OUT

Bosco Reach Out (BRO), established in 1983 is an non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization, BRO is the official social development wing of the Salesian Province of Guwahati in North East India and registered under the Societies Registration Act (SR/BRO 226/83 of 1983). It is committed to the integral and holistic development of the human person and rooted in the Salesian charisma within the Church and in the society.

About Us

We are a social service organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities in need. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Our History

Since our establishment in 2005, BOSCO REACH OUT has been actively involved in making positive changes in the lives of countless individuals. We have consistently worked towards creating an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to education, healthcare, and social support.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our community. From counseling and social work to educational programs and vocational training, our dedicated team is committed to uplifting individuals and promoting social cohesion.

Community Outreach

Community outreach is at the heart of what we do. We actively engage with local residents, organizations, and businesses to identify their needs and develop collaborative solutions. By working together, we can create a stronger and more compassionate community for all.

Volunteer Opportunities

We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone passionate about making a difference, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and skills. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Support Us

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations to fund our programs and initiatives. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor to help us continue our vital work.

Goals

Mission

BRO seeks to achieve Integral development through empowerment of people by enabling them to build People’s Organizations and enhancing their capacities to utilize their resources optimally and have their rightful place in the society.

Objective

People’s Organization:
People organizations will have become independent in their management and will continue to address socio economic issues through self help and rights-based actions like mobilizing government schemes, fighting against atrocities, improving living conditions, promoting environment, preparing against emergencies, etc.

Micro credit and Micro Enterprise Development:
Individuals and communities will have access to credit through self help mechanisms and through external sources and will have enhanced their economic status through sustainable, self managed farm and non-farm based micro enterprise.

Food Security through Agriculture and Livestock Development:
Individuals and communities will have improved ad sustained their food security by increasing their agriculture and livestock production levels, achieved through advanced and sustainable practices.

Gender:
Women have begun enjoying their status, at par with men, on aspects of decision-making in families and communities; will have greater mobility, access to resources and a more equal share if responsibilities and work.

Governance:
Traditional Governance institute of tribal communities and others will have been strengthened so as to be able for work for the well being of their communities and others of a forward looking manner with norms of fairness, transparency and accountability.

Health:
Communities will enjoy better health by solving problems related to malnutrition, malaria, T.B. reproductive health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other diseases.

Partner Support:
Grassroots level NGOs improve their knowledge, skill systems and procedures for effective and result oriented functioning and will have gained access to developmental protection.

Ecology and Environmental protection:
Support sustainable development keeping in mind vulnerability of ecology and necessity of environment protection.

Youth Development:
Youth, especially the marginalized group, are equipped with vocation skills and empowered through education to shape the future of society.

Marginalized Children:
We seek to mainstream them by providing them educational opportunity through special schools and intensive coaching.

Vision

Bosco Reach Out visualizers a self-sustaining, self-reliant and dignified community where people live responsibly, striving for just, equal and harmonious society.

Projects

GUWAHATI, July 10: A resource book on development chronicling the best practices, methodologies and success stories of Bosco Reach Out, a pioneer NGO of the Don Bosco Society in India, was released here today by Fr. VM Thomas, SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Guwahati. The book, Bosco Reach Out: A Salesian Development Initiative in Northeast India, is edited by Fr. Johnson Parackal SDB, Executive Director, BRO.
Salesians of Don Bosco have been pioneers of sorts in the field of development in North East India. Ever since their arrival in the region in 1922, they have been involved in the uplift of the people through a variety of interventions. In 1983, the Salesians, in an effort to better systematize their developmental efforts, formally launched a development wing under the name, ‘Bosco Reach Out’.
Strategically located in the heart of Guwahati city, the gate way to Northeast India, Bosco Reach Out has played a stellar role in the empowerment of rural people and development of backward regions through Self Help Group formation and training. The contribution of Bosco Reach Out towards social uplift and community development through SHGs has been significant. Today BRO reaches out to more than forty thousand people through its Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Speaking on the occasion of the Book release, Fr. Thomas referred to the new work as ”an important contribution to the society” which, he felt certain, would help individuals and institutions to become familiar with ”some of the best known theories and practices of the day in the field of social work.” He congratulated the author and his team for bringing out ”a truly remarkable work” and hoped BRO would continue to take forward the legacy of ‘service for empowerment’ to the poorest of the poor.
Receiving the first copy of the new publication from the Provincial, Fr. George Palamattam, SDB, the first director of BRO contented that it was a moment of great pride and satisfaction. He termed the growth of Bosco Reach Out, from a tiny little institution which carried out relief works at the time of floods and other natural calamities to one that tremendously impacts society today, as truly ‘phenomenal and one everyone involved can be proud about’.
Earlier, welcoming all to the book release ceremony and introducing his new publication, the author, Fr. Johnson Parackal said besides documenting for posterity the work of a development stakeholder of some importance in the region, there was another equally compelling reason behind the work: to celebrate BRO’s three decades of nation-building and empowering engagement with rural folks to enable them live more dignified lives.

Beneficiary Groups

Adolescents
Adults
Artisans
Beggars
Children
Dalits
Disaster Affected
Displaced persons
Elderly
Ethnic groups
Farmers / Farm Labourers
Girl Child
Homeless
Juvenile
Legal Workers
Migrants

NGOs
Orphans
Physically Challenged
Rural Poor
Slum Dwellers
Street Children
Students
Teachers
Tribals
Urban poor
Volunteers
Weavers
Women
Youth