Women’s Day Program at Koregaon Park: 

On March 25, 2026, the Don Bosco Development Society, Koregaon Park celebrated International Women’s Day at the Don Bosco Youth Center in Koregaon Park, Pune, hosting 147 participants. The event was organized under the aegis of AXA Global Business Services. It was presided over by Chief Guest Father Dinesh and dignitaries from Sadhu Vaswani College of Nursing, the event featured a ceremonial lamp lighting and powerful keynote addresses by Dr. Manisha Kadam and Dr. Namita Pathak on women’s rights, health, and economic independence.

A highlight of the program was the distribution of free sewing machines to 13 tailoring graduates from Kondhwa and beauty care kits to 14 trainees from Yerwada. The celebration was further enriched by a silent mime performance on empowerment and a traditional Koli dance presented by nursing students. Following a session on laughter therapy and a concluding vote of thanks by Father Dinesh, the event concluded with the distribution of lunch packets to all attendees.

Women’s Day Program at Chinchwad: 

On March 31, 2026, the Don Bosco Development Society, Koregaon Park celebrated International Women’s Day under the aegis of AXA Global Business Services. The event featured distinguished guests, including representatives from the Pimpri Police Damini Pathak and the MIGA Fashion Institute, alongside the Rector, Fr. Antony D’Souza, and Social Work In-charge, Fr. Colbert. Keynote speakers emphasized the urgency of addressing gender inequality and empowering women to claim their rightful societal roles. A major highlight of the celebration was the graduation of 30 women from the Fashion Designing Course, who were awarded certificates and tailoring kits to facilitate the launch of their independent businesses. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by the staff.