Guwahati, India - August 3, 2013 - About 800 street children gathered at the Don Bosco School Guwahati to start the "Child Friendly Guwahati." It is a movement promoted by the Salesians in collaboration with various religious and civil agencies engaged for the welfare of children. The aim of this new movement is to ensure that the rights of children, especially those outside the school system; to work with institutions; to promoting volunteerism; and to raise awareness in the media and among benefactors. The Provincial of Guwahati, Fr. Thomas Vattathara, announced that from the outset two Salesians will devote themselves full-time to this movement.
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