Bosconet, the network of 11 Don Bosco Planning and Development Offices (PDOs) across India, continues to play a crucial role in enhancing the capacity of its partner organizations in various skill domains. Among its core responsibilities is the commitment to empower constituent partners through continuous skill development.

The commencement of the Write For Good 2023 Workshop, a transformative four-day event began on 19 February 2024, aimed at honing participants' skills in development project proposal writing. Hosted at Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) in Ahmednagar, this workshop has attracted 13 dedicated development professionals from across the INB province. Mr. Louis Manohar was the resource person.

The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Fr. George D’Abreo, Director of BGVK, who expressed gratitude to Fr. Santhanam and the BOSCONET team for orchestrating this much-needed initiative.

Symbolizing the illumination of knowledge, the ceremony proceeded with the lighting of the lamp, invoking blessings for a fruitful journey ahead.

Fr. George Miranda, Executive Director of DBDS, set the tone with his inaugural address, underscoring the pivotal role of networking and cooperation in achieving developmental objectives. He emphasized the importance of crafting compelling narratives to engage potential donors and stakeholders effectively.

Highlighting a commitment to long-term impact, Fr. George Miranda announced a follow-up session in 11 months, where participants will submit proposals for review by donors, illustrating the workshop's practical significance.

Fr. Santhanam, connecting with participants remotely, delivered an inspiring message, urging a shift from a charity to empowerment and sustainability model. He stressed that proposal writing is an art requiring passion and dedication, encouraging participants to strive for excellence.

This program was a practical, hands-on workshop focused on the technicalities of writing effective proposals for community development projects. Its primary aim was to equip the Salesians and collaborators with the essential skills necessary for creating impactful community development project proposals, thereby enabling positive transformations in the communities.

The 4-day intensive training was concluded on 22 February 2024 with distribution of course completion certificates to all the participants. The participants gave short testimonials about the usefulness and impact of this training workshop. This collaborative endeavor, supported by Don Bosco Mission in Bonn and Misiones Salesianas in Madrid, is made possible through the joint efforts of BOSCONET, Don Bosco Development Society, and BGVK, Ahmednagar.

The successful completion of the workshop in the Mumbai region underscores BOSCONET's commitment to empowering its partners with essential skills for impactful community development.