Don Bosco, a Catholic priest from Italy, was greatly influenced by a visit to a juvenile prison 'Generala' that left an indelible mark on him as a youngster. Bosco had written - “This visit brought immense tears to my eyes and left an emotional scar that never healed”.
Remarkably, an oratory started in his name in Mumbai's Matunga area, has given hope and happiness to slum children through the gift of football.
The Don Bosco Oratory in Matunga was started less than two years ago. Salesian priest Fr.Glenford Lowe has played an important part in putting together a football team that consisted of kids from the street.