Fr. Joe Prabu

About
​Executive Director, Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk
Fr. Joe Prabu has been a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco Society for the past 43 years. He has vast experience working with the young people in difficult circumstances in East Africa for 19 years and 18 consecutive years in India. He has completed Masters in Social Work and P.G. Diploma in Counselling in United Kingdom. He has done a study on conflict resolution of young at risk through participatory action research. He has authored a book entitled, “Missing Children: Who Cares?” He has done number of courses in Leadership Training and Psycho Spirituality. Besides, he has facilitated and conducted number of Personality Development and Mentorship Training programme to NGO staff members and Youth leaders and animators. Under the UNHCR, Kenya, he was appointed as Director of Technical Services at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya for 4 years. Currently he holds the office of the Executive Director of Don Bosco South Asia Forum for the Young at Risk, New Delhi. He is the National Director of Homelink Network, which provides a technical and digital solution to track and trace children and young people who come under the purview of Juvenile Justice Act.

[Day 2]
2.30 - 3.40 PM
Theme: Guiding the Transition: Mentoring Youth as They Age Out of Care