Don Bosco Development Centre

Location

No.66,Dungalpitiya,Thalahena - 11504,Negombo

Call Us

(+94) 76 306 7716

EMAIL

info@dbdcsl.lk

Visit of Knorr-Bremse Global Care Representative to Project Centres

We were pleased to welcome Mr. Martin from Knorr-Bremse Global Care Asia Pacific Limited, who visited our project centres in Sri Lanka. During his visit, he travelled to several locations, including Kilinochchi, Kandy, Murunkan, Uswetakeiyawa, Dungalpitiya, and Nochchiyagama. The visit provided an opportunity to observe the ongoing project activities, engage with staff and beneficiaries, and […]

Building Futures Together: Visit of KOSY Group

We were delighted to welcome the KOSY Group from South Korea, whose continued support has made a meaningful impact on our centres and community development initiatives. The visiting delegation included Br. Bosco Park, Mr. Lee, Mr. Peter, Jngho Kim, and Byungkwan Kim. During their visit, the team travelled to multiple project locations, including Dungalpitiya, Negombo, […]

Strengthening Partnerships: Visit from Don Bosco Mondo, Germany

We were honored to welcome Ms. Claudia, the Project Manager for Sri Lanka and Latin American countries of Don Bosco Mondo – Germany, who visited our centres from 22nd February to 14th March. During her visit, Ms. Claudia had the opportunity to observe the ongoing activities and programmes conducted at Don Bosco Institutions. She interacted […]

Supporting Children’s Education After Floods: Stationery Distribution

In response to the devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, Don Bosco Development Centre launched the second phase of its Emergency Flood Relief Programme, focusing on supporting children whose education was disrupted by the disaster. Recognizing the urgent need to help children return to school, Don Bosco Development Centre distributed 2,322 stationery packs to students in […]

Emergency Flood Relief Response to Cyclonic Storm Ditwah

In response to the heavy rains and flooding caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, DBDC successfully completed dry ration distribution of our emergency flood relief program. A total of 5,700 food packs were distributed to families affected across the country, including Kandy, Kilinochchi, Arabegama, Murunkan, Uswetakeiyawa, Nochchiyagama, Mankulam,Bibila, Sandalankawa, Kochchikade, Chilaw, Dungalpitiya, Uswetakeiyawa, Pallawarayankaddu, Kobeigane, Mundalama, […]

Solar Steps: A Sustainable Future for Formation

On 13th November 2025, Don Bosco Development Center signed an agreement with Hayleys Fentons Limited for a 120kW PV solar power system at Don Bosco Chinthanaloka, Kuruwila–Ahungalla, under the project titled “Solar Steps: A Sustainable Future for Formation.” With this new installation, the Don Bosco institutions now collectively operate 989kW of solar power capacity, reflecting […]

Signing of MoU between DBDC, and Hayleys Fentons LTD.

On October 28, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Don Bosco Development Centre, Negombo and Hayleys Fentons Limited for collaboration on internship and training programmes. Rev. Fr. Roshan Miranda SDB (Provincial Superior) and Rev. Fr. Viraj Chamara SDB (Executive Director) signed on behalf of the Don Bosco Development Centre, while Mr. Hasith […]

Foundation Stone Laid for New School Building at Nochchiyagama

On 25th July 2025, a special ceremony was held at Nochchiyagama to lay the foundation stone for a new school building. The chief guest was His Lordship Rt. Rev.Dr. Don Norbert Marshall Andradi, Bishop of the Diocese of Anuradhapura. Also present were Rev. Fr. Roshan Miranda (The Provincial), Rev. Fr. Paul Sajeewaka (The Vice-Provincial), Rev. […]

Handing Over the new Kitchen Building at Dominic Savio Aspirantate, Dankotuwa

Dominic Savio Aspirantate in Dankotuwa is the motherhouse where almost all the Salesians in Sri Lanka began their spiritual and vocational journey. Currently, there are 65 aspirants engaging in their vocational discernment. Established three decades ago, the Kitchen facilities were not upgraded to meet the current standards and principles of health and hygiene. The kitchen […]