BIRDY Empowers 240 Students to “Design Their Dreams” through Career and Leadership Programme

Hyderabad, August 8, 2026: As many as 240 students from St. Jude High School, Vikarabad, participated in a one-day youth development programme titled “Design Your Dreams – Dream it… Plan it… Live it…” at BIRDY (Bosco Institute of Research adn Development for Youth), Hyderabad, on August 8.

The programme was designed by Fr Noel SDB, rector and Fr Alex SDB, Youth director,  to help young people reflect on their aspirations, plan their future and develop the values and skills needed to pursue their goals responsibly.

The programme began with an inaugural ceremony at 10.30 a.m., with Fr. Vatti Rayappa Reddy, SDB, as the chief guest, who encouraged the students . The sessions that followed combined motivation, practical reflection, leadership formation and awareness of emerging technologies.

A key session on “Design Your Dreams” was conducted by Fr. Justin, SDB, and his team, encouraging students to identify their aspirations and consider concrete steps towards achieving them.

With digital technology and artificial intelligence increasingly influencing education, careers and everyday life, Fr. Sudhakar, SDB, conducted a session on awareness of digital and AI usage. The session highlighted the importance of using emerging technologies thoughtfully and responsibly as students prepare for the future.

Fr. Alex, SDB, led an interactive workshop on values-based leadership, helping participants engage deeply with the core themes. This session highlighted that true personal and professional success must be grounded in purpose and integrity.

The day’s programme also included a motivational talk on Don Bosco as an educator, delivered by Fr. Rajeev, SDB, highlighting the relevance of Don Bosco’s educational approach in accompanying and empowering young people.

The programme reflects BIRDY’s focus on accompanying young people in making informed choices about their future while encouraging them to combine ambition with responsibility, values and a constructive use of technology.