Adhering to the charism of St. John Bosco, the Father and Teacher of the
young, Don Bosco Anbu Illam (DBAI) has been reaching out to thousands of
street children, juvenile delinquents and other disadvantaged children. It is my
firm belief that every child has a future. Unfortunately, for these children, their
today is so bleak that most of them only dream of a dark future. I believe that a
vital aspect of our mission is to reach out to the poorest of the poor and
protect their rights. It is in this scenario that DBAI has been very instrumental
in envisioning a bright future for the vulnerable children in the city of Chennai
for the past 33 years! And it is no small feat! Undoubtedly, these timely
interventions have brought about significant changes in the lives of these
Young at Risk. I myself have personally witnessed their growth especially in the
Shelter Homes. It is my wish and prayer that the Almighty continue to bless
their interventions in the slum communities, schools, homes and families as
they brighten up the dreary lives of these less-fortunate children today and
give them a brighter tomorrow.