Beacon of Hope
Don Bosco Ashalayam is an NGO that has been offering children who are either without parental care or at risk of losing it, a value chain of high-quality care services that goes beyond childcare alone and ensures wholesome child development for more than 35 years. Through its Mission Education initiative, we have so far directly steered more than 155,000 children down the road to empowerment through education.​
Our Presence
Howrah - Liluah - Kolkata - Kalyani
Empowerment Process
What We Do
Residential Facilities
Ashalayam is a non-profit organization that operates a residential care center for children in need. The organization's mission is to provide a safe and supportive living environment where children can grow and thrive. Ashalayam currently serves 312 children who reside in 18 hostels and an additional 766 children who attend street and slum schools. The organization's motto, "Home of Hope" reflects its commitment to creating a stable and loving home for children who may not have one otherwise.
Education
Ashalayam offers academic opportunities from primary education through post-graduation and professional studies, tailored to each child’s interests and potential. Classes in Tuition, Functional English, and Computer Studies strengthen academic skills, preparing children for secure and fulfilling futures. Exposure to the French and English languages and customs with the assistance of volunteers
Health and Well-being
Regular health check-ups are conducted across all centres, with doctors, medicines, and essential care readily available. Sports and games are integral to the programme, promoting healthy lifestyles, confidence, and teamwork—possibilities for international exposure to sports and games, especially with the support of Decathlon.
Children and Community Outreach in 40 years (1985-2025)
• 25 years of Childline (District and Railway) and National Child Labour Project (NCLP) - 92,000.
• Animation and awareness in schools, slums and streets - 120,000 youth and guardians.
• Street and slum schools - 65, 000 children.
• Vocational training in 10 trades 4 centres - 10,500 youth.
• 39 residential facilities – 2450 children, restored, skilled, job placed or mainstreamed nationally & internationally.
• Arranged up to family status with ownership plots of land and houses – 200 young
• Nutrition and medicine support to communities during Covid.
• Rugby players in the national and state team, besides invitations to France and England for games.
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
