A Home of Hope
Ashalayam is a residential care center for children in need. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop. Currently, we have 350 children who are staying in 16 Hostels, in addition to 1200 children who are being taken care of by our street and slum schools.
Our Presence
Howrah - Liluah - Kolkata - Kalyani
Our Empowerment Process
What We Do
Residential Facilities
Don Bosco Ashalayam is a residential care center for children in need. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop. Currently, we have 312 children who are staying in 18 Hostels, in addition to 766 children who are being taken care of by our street and slum schools.
Education
Don Bosco Ashalayam provides education for disadvantaged children. Depending upon interest and ability, educational opportunities range from primary to post-graduation/professional level. Tuition, Functional English, and Computer classes enhance the academic capacities of the children. The goal is to equip children with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful and fulfilling lives.
Health & Fitness
Don Bosco Ashalayam's focus is on improving healthcare access for underprivileged children. Health check-ups are conducted periodically across all Homes. Doctor consultation and medicines are provided immediately for children detected with any ailment, hospitalization on medical advice, or as required. Infirmaries in each of the four units cater to cuts, wounds, and minor sicknesses. The organization promotes healthy lifestyles by incorporating sports and games in its curriculum, building teamwork and self-confidence in children.
Training & Placement
Don Bosco Ashalayam offers career counseling and job placement assistance to help students find employment. Over 100 young adults have been job-placed in various industries between 2018-2022. The organization offers, vocational training in various fields for students to choose from and develop job-ready skills.
Outreach Projects
1500 unacompanied children are restored from the streets and stations and either restored back to their biological families or referred to child care intuitions.
Nearly 800 child marraiges prevented each year.
2000+ children in distress receive assistance from our 24x7 helpline.
750 school dropouts and out of school children from slum/street families attend remedial education, centres.
250 working children are mainstreamed into the formal education system every year. More than 3000 parents counselled on child care issues under DBA’s family strengthening program.
Our Impacts
Assisting 5000+ in slums/streets/railway stations
155,000+ children have been assisted since the inception
150+ children rescued
on a monthly basis
700 children assisted with education/training/residential care
145 children built houses with a matching contribution
250+ have been placed for jobs in different sectors in 2017-22
