Dear Bosconians and friends of DBA,

More than a century ago, a young priest had a dream that would change the lives of millions of children across the world. In that dream, a group of noisy, quarrelsome boys were transformed into gentle, responsible, and loving young people—not through force or fear, but through kindness, patience, and love. That young priest was St. John Bosco, affectionately known as Don Bosco, and his dream continues to inspire generations even today.

Don Bosco believed that every young person is a treasure waiting to be discovered. He saw beyond a child’s weaknesses and mistakes, recognizing the immense goodness and potential hidden within each heart. His unwavering faith in young people became the foundation of his life’s mission: to educate, guide, and empower them to become “good human beings and honest citizens.”

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