Emergency Relief Programme – Phase Four: Agricultural Recovery Support in Karuwalagaswewa
As part of Phase four of its Emergency Relief Programme, Don Bosco Development Centre supported farming communities in Karuwalagaswewa following severe damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. In response to a request from the Divisional Secretariat and recommendations from the Department of Agriculture, assistance was provided to rehabilitate approximately 1,200 acres of paddy lands under the […]
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, […]
Livelihood Development – Distribution of Equipment
As part of its livelihood development initiative, essential gardening equipment was distributed to 19 beneficiaries of the Don Bosco Women Group on 24th November and 20th December 2025. This support was provided to help the women start small-scale businesses in air plant and ornamental plant cultivation, enabling sustainable income generation. The equipment, was provided under […]
Distribution of Sports Equipment to Rural Schools
Sports equipment was distributed on 19 December 2025 to six schools located in Dungalpitiya, Thalahena, Basiyawatta, Kepungoda, Pitipana, and Mankuliya. This initiative aimed to promote physical activity, teamwork, and overall student wellbeing within these school communities. The programme was generously sponsored by Mr. E. D. D. de Silva, whose continued support reflects a strong commitment […]
Don Bosco Sports Meet 2025
The Don Bosco Inter Sports Meet was held for the first time on 7 October 2025 at the Don Bosco Provincial House grounds, Dungalpitiya, with the enthusiastic participation of over 500 schoolchildren from five neighboring schools. The event was a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and youth spirit. Participating schools included Dungalpitiya Secondary School, Thalahena […]
2nd Session of the Don Bosco Student Parliament
The 2nd Session of the Don Bosco Parliament was held on 30 September 2025 with the active participation of student leaders, educators, and government officials. During the session, each ministry presented a comprehensive review of its activities and achievements since the previous meeting, along with ten valuable suggestions to strengthen their implementation strategies in the […]
Awareness Programme on Ornamental Plant Cultivation
On July 11th, an awareness programme on ornamental plant cultivation was successfully conducted at Don Bosco Provincial House under the Livelihood Development (Women Empowerment) initiative. The comprehensive five-hour programme was attended by twenty women beneficiaries from the empowerment initiative. The project will last for one year where the women will be guided accompanied by experts […]
Feasibility Study In Bibile for a English Medium School
Don Bosco Schools of Excellence which is a model network of English medium schools offering access to the poor now has 4 school in the north and North Central Provinces. This initiative is gaining popularity and there are many invitations to open more schools from many rural communities. One such invitation came from Bibile in […]
Orientation Programme on Livelihood Project
An orientation programme for the project “Sustainable Livelihood and Enterprise Development for Women of Low-Income Families” was held on 27th May 2025 at the Don Bosco Provincial House. The programme was attended by Rev. Fr. Viraj Chamara (Executive Director), staff members of DBDC, Mrs. Sevani Dabarera (Principal of the Secondary School, Dungalpitiya), and 19 women […]