The Impacts We Create
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.
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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 orphan children built houses with a matching contribution
250+ have been placed for jobs in different sectors in 2017-22
Testimonies
Mumphy Bhattacharya
[Working at a reputed hospital]
I came to Ashalayam in the year 2003 from Howrah railway station through Childline. I was staying with my aunt. She didn’t like me very much or care for me; so I had to leave the place. I was roaming in Howrah Station when I was rescued and sent to DBA. While in DBA, I completed Madhyamik in 2014 in first division and Class XII in 2016 also in first division. Thereafter I was admitted to graduate nursing course in St Augustine Medical College, Assam. I successfully completed my nursing in 2019 and presently working in a reputed hospital as a nurse. While I was in DBA I learnt many things apart from school subjects; had plenty of opportunities for games, dance and life skills. I will always remember these throughout my life.
I am in admiration and appreciation of all the Fathers, Sisters, Sponsors and Staffs for helping me to become an independent and responsible person.
Sonali Roy
[Persuing MSc in Hotel Management]
I began my journey with Don Bosco Ashalayam in 2005 when my mother and I were sent away from my father’s house. We spent our days at the Howrah Railway Station. After a week of staying there, one of the Ashalayam staff reached us to its home for children. I saw many children like me staying in a DBA home. I gladly accepted the admission offer as I was growing desperate living in the railway station.​
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I was sent to Maayer Asha. I started studying and got admission to a local school. Soon I started dancing and singing while studying. I joined the scouts and guides which helped me in developing my skills and helped me to grow mentally and physically fit. After completing class 12, I was privileged to be admitted to B.A. Programme in Salesian College Siliguri and A grade college with specialization in Sports Management. I began in an ordinary way; I completed the course as the topper in the department in the college. Luck or God's blessings continue to guide me and presently I feel overwhelmed to pursue M.Sc in Dolphin School of Hotel Management, Kalyani with full fees exempted. My gratitude to all those who supported me, very specially, the fathers and sisters who loved me like a child. I see my future very bright. Thank you!
Abhishek Shaw
[Working at Decathlon]
My mother and father were not able to take care of me due to extreme poverty and other issues. I completed my Madhyamik in year 2017. I was staying in Asha TICI hostel and completed my HS and training. Now I has completed 3 years of Bachelor in Sport Management. Besides, studies I had been also working on a part-time basis.
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Abhishek Shaw has been selected by Decathlon, Patna. He is passionate about cycling and has recently completed tours in Bhubaneswar and Darjeeling, riding more than 2000 km on two wheels. Abhishek's dedication to cycling is evident as he rode 600 km to join his job at Decathlon, Patna for the opening of their first store in Patna. His dream is to travel all over India on two wheels.
Saharul Peada
[Coach at Decathlon]
I, Saharul Peada, a proud representative from Don Bosco Ashalayam, had the distinguished honor of being selected as one of the torchbearers for the prestigious Paris Olympics—a momentous achievement for any athlete, and a particularly inspiring one for an Indian youth like me who overcame immense personal challenges.
Today, I serve as a dedicated decathlon coach in Guwahati, where I have the privilege of mentoring and inspiring the next generation of athletes. My journey has been anything but easy; I have navigated through troubled waters marked by hardship and uncertainty, but I was able to rise above adversity and build a meaningful life, thanks in no small part to the unwavering support and guidance I received from Don Bosco Ashalayam.
Rajdeep Saha
Rajdeep Saha’s journey from the fringes of society to competing in the prestigious National Rugby Championship is nothing short of extraordinary. Hailing from a modest and underprivileged background, Rajdeep faced numerous challenges growing up—challenges that might have discouraged many. However, through unwavering determination, relentless hard work, and an unshakeable passion for rugby, he steadily carved a path toward excellence. His transformation from a boy with raw potential to a nationally recognized athlete was made possible by the enduring support of Don Bosco Ashalayam, an organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth, along with the tireless guidance of his dedicated coaches who believed in his ability even when the odds were stacked against him. Today, Rajdeep stands not only as a testament to what can be achieved through grit and perseverance, but also as a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless young children across the country. His story serves as powerful proof that with the right mix of opportunity, support, and personal resolve, even the most distant dreams can become a reality.
