On behalf of PG Department of Social Work, Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri and Don Bosco Anbu Illam (DBAI), Salem, the interns of M.S.W, Mr. Joni Paul Kirubakaran J and Mr. Bibek Ekka have organized the community program on “Awareness on the Importance of Education” at DBAI, Salem. Fr. Casimir Raj the Director of DBAI, Fr. Paulraj the Assistant Director of DBAI and the other faculties including the Child Line Co-ordinator Mr Kannan and the Shelter Home faculty Mr Bala were present. The resource persons for the program were Mr John B Muniraj, Director of Mukti Seva Sangam, Krishnagiri and Mr M. E Jebakumar, Faith Grace Trust, Dharmapuri.

The event was conducted on 4^th April 2023, from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM, at DBAI Salem. About thirty (30) students from the Drop-Out Centre and ten (10) Students from the Shelter home, DBAI participated in the event. The program’s main purpose was to shed light on the importance of education among students to develop their skills and personality. To encourage the student’s active participation, the resource person has conducted several games, activities, and physical exercises and encouraged the students to come forward and express their talents. They also instructed the students on how to face their upcoming exams without fear, encouraging them to set their minds on the right path and how to do the paper presentations. And motivated the students by giving several talks and real-life stories. At the end of the programme, we distributed writing materials to all students and wished them all the best for their exams.

IMPACT OF THE EVENT: At the end of the session the participants were encouraged to share their opinions and feedback about the event.

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