Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan Pallurthy held with much joy and solemnity

Since 1974, Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan, Palluruthy in collaboration with the Cochin Corporation has been actively striving towards the welfare of the youth and the eradication of atrocities against children in our society. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this noble cause, a celebration, attended by notable personalities, was organised.

The Golden Jubilee of Sneha Bhavan was inaugurated by the chief guest, Hon. Justice Shri. Bechu Kurian Thomas and the presidential address was delivered by Adv. M. Anil Kumar ( Hon. Mayor, Cochin Corporation). The extraordinary visitor from Rome, Fr. Fabio Attard SDB, delivered the benedictory address and Rev. Koyickal Jose Thomas SDB, the provincial of Banglore, delivered the keynote address. Shri. Hibi Eden MP, who released the much anticipated 50 year impact study on the Sneha Bhavan Alumni, Shri. Lokanath Behera, former DGP, who released the book “The Footprints of Dreams”, Shri. K J Maxi MLA, Fr. P D Thomas, the Executive Director, Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan and other honourary dignitaries were present as well.

The significant programs of the event were the official release of the survey report that highlights the social transformation that the Don Bosco Institution has brought about in the lives of the youth and the 50 golden stories of the Sneha Bhavan Alumni, who found stability and success through the sheer effort of Sneha Bhavan. Furthermore, an exhibition, through invaluable pictures and past newspaper articles, portrayed the evolution, growth and the profound impact that Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan had on our community from 1974 to 2024. There was also an exhibition of the handicrafts made by one of the Bosco Nilayam inmates.

The function culminated with a captivating cultural programme by the Sneha Bhavan children.