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, […]
Empowering Youth for the Hospitality Industry
Poverty often creates a cycle that is difficult to break, especially for young people who lack access to education and opportunities. In response, the Don Bosco Development Centre (DBDC) launched the “Enhanced Sustainability through Skill Development” project to empower youth through vocational training. As part of this initiative, the International Cookery Training Program (NVQ Level […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]