Councellor meeting @ Manali

19 January, 2025

On January 19, 2025, a significant meeting was held with the counselor to address the educational needs of migrant children who were not attending school. This meeting aimed to identify the children who were missing out on formal education and to explore ways to provide them with the opportunity to attend school. The counselor, in an effort to understand the scope of the issue, requested the migrants to provide a comprehensive list of children who had not been enrolled in school. He assured the attendees that his office would assist in facilitating the enrollment process and would offer continued support to ensure the children's educational needs were met. The counselor’s proactive approach was well-received by the migrant community, who expressed their gratitude for the much-needed help.

The meeting was carefully organized by Sister Partima, Sister Madhu, and Don Bosco Migrant Services, who have consistently worked towards the welfare and empowerment of migrant families. Their dedication to the cause was evident in the thoughtful coordination of the event, which was aimed at addressing one of the most pressing issues facing the migrant community: access to education. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these families, Sister Partima and Sister Madhu ensured that the meeting was both informative and supportive, fostering a sense of hope and encouragement among the attendees. They emphasized the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and providing children with a brighter future.

A total of 78 individuals, including both adults and children, attended the meeting, highlighting the strong participation and commitment of the migrant community to address the issue of educational access. The presence of both parents and children underscored the collective effort to secure the right to education for the younger generation. The meeting created a platform for open dialogue between the counselor and the migrant families, fostering trust and collaboration. The counselor’s commitment to assisting the families, along with the support from Don Bosco Migrant Services, was a crucial step towards ensuring that these children would no longer be left behind but would instead be given the chance to thrive academically.