BIS # 3415 DON BOSCO MATUNGA GEARS UP FOR YAR ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

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BOSCO INFORMATION SERVICE # 3415

DON BOSCO MATUNGA GEARS UP FOR YAR ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION


Prasd SDB

MATUNGA-MUMBAI, FEEBRUARY 28, 2013:  The Annual National YaR (Young at Risk) Convention centred on the theme, 'Advocacy on Behalf of the Young at Risk' is scheduled to begin at 7.00pm on February 28, 2013 at Don Bosco Matunga.
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The four-day convention organized by Don Bosco National YaR Forum, New Delhi and YaR Commission, Salesian Province of Mumbai includes Governing Body and Annual General Body meetings, a two-day Seminar and the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala.

The YaR Seminar is to be facilitated by Mr. Josantony Joseph, Advisor to the Commissioner on Food Security (Maharashtra) and Fr. Thomas Pallithanam SDB, Director, PARA, East Godawari.

Over one hundred delegates from seventy six Don Bosco YaR centres and various networking organizations is to participate in the seminar focusing on understanding advocacy, sharing of advocacy experiences and training in advocacy.

The current Annual National YaR Convention is set to stand out in the annals as an event to remember as it proudly marks the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala.  The centre that has been a shelter and solace for the marginalized children and youth of the streets of Mumbai is committed to be with the young in step with the signs of the times.
                                                   
                
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