Middle East

PAKISTAN: U.S. State Department Extends Funding for Salesian Missions Program for Afghan Refugee School Children

By Hannah Gregory at May 2, 2013 | 1:25 pm | 0 Comment

(MissionNewswire) The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration has renewed funding for a Salesian Missions program serving Afghan refugee children and their families in Quetta, the capital of the Baluchistan Province, Pakistan. The program—which initially received funding for 12 months in February 2012—centers on reinforcing more...

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ISRAEL: Construction of New Oil-Press Increases Productivity, Funds for Salesian Programs

By MissionNewswire at March 21, 2013 | 8:23 am | 0 Comment

(MissionNewswire) The construction of an oil-press at the Salesian Monastery and Winery in Cremisan is helping to promote the economic growth and social development of the disadvantaged population of Bethlehem. The ongoing commitment of the Salesians and volunteers from the International Volunteers for Development (VIS) has advanced the success of this project. Wine more...

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BETHLEHEM: Orphans Receive Dental Health Services Thanks to Former Salesian Student

By MissionNewswire at January 23, 2013 | 1:15 pm | 0 Comment

(MissionNewswire) Since 2006, Dr. Mauro Giacomi, a dentist and former Salesian student, has been providing free dental work for poor Palestinian youth in Bethlehem. The initiative has been set up and supported by various Christian groups. Inspired by the education he received at a Salesian-run school, Dr. Giacomi is donating his dental expertise, along with 11 other more...

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EGYPT: Amidst Turmoil, Salesians Will Not Retreat

By MissionNewswire at March 2, 2011 | 1:00 pm | 0 Comment

(MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions has released a statement regarding the situation of Salesians in Egypt, in response to the turmoil and protests against the government and President Hosni Mubarak. Initially, a retreat to Alexandria had been planned for the Salesians in Egypt. Given the great uncertainty of the situation, the Salesians decided to stay in their own more...

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