Celebrating Differences is how we have named our Human Rights Education in Schools. The last scholastic year saw around 5529 students of 105 schools spread over 10 districts in Andhra Pradesh Celebrating Differences. Today we had the inauguration of the State Advisory Committee meeting (SAC) of the HRE Programme. And the line up of the SAC is a veritable ``who is who`` in Human Rights Promotion and Protection initiatives in AP. With Mr.K.R.Venugopal IAS (Retd), former Principal Secretary to three Prime Ministers heading the SAC we can reach for the stars!!  Read More...

Ash is a key functionary of AVAHAN, an organisation set up by Bill and Melinda Foundation in support of those affected by HIV/AIDS. He was here along with Dr.Jose Payyapally and Ms.Maheswari of Care India to explore the possibility of conducting their on going programme of building the leadership capacity of those among the commercial sex workers affected and infected by HIV/AIDS in partnership with PARA.  Read More...

Ongole, May 03, 2008: The chimes of the farewell bells was resounding at Don Bosco, Ongole towards the fall of the day. After all the hectic schedules and the hilarious celebrations, the year came to a close on a perfect note with the farewell celebrations to Cl. Lakkisetti Praveen SDB and Br Varikoti John Prakash (Bujji) HGN. Prior to the day of farewell, the community gathered for a recollection at Singarayakonda parish, thanking the Lord for the gift of Brs Praveen and John Prakash to the community of Ongole. The day began with the Eucharistic celebration. Quoting from the scriptures on the feast of Sts James and Philip, Fr Mathew Kannadipara, enumerated and appreciated the services of the brothers in the community for the past one year. The boys spared no effort to make the day shine with the decorations and preparations for the sportive volleyball match and enthusiastic cultural gathering in the evening.  Read More...