Salesian missionaries continue to support displaced and vulnerable communities in Tonj, Maridi, Kuajok, Wau and Don Bosco Gumbo in Juba, South Sudan*, as violence in the country persists. South Sudan became an independent country in July 2011, but the long-awaited peace has not materialized for the majority of the population.

Salesian missionaries operating the Children’s Home, part of Don Bosco Makululu, located in Kabwe, Zambia, had donor funding for its feeding program thanks to Salesian Missions. The program impacted orphans and youth who are vulnerable or at risk.

Salesian missionaries are responding with support and aid for earthquake victims as they assess damages at Salesian centers in the wake of a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10, 2026. The earthquake has left widespread destruction, impacting Salesian institutions and thousands of people.

The Salesian San Felipe Neri community and the Salesian Project of Costa Norte Foundation through its office in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, have distributed fishing equipment to a number of fishermen along the banks of the Esmeraldas River. The official donation distribution took place at the Mother of the Saviour Reference Center.

Salesian missionaries with the Don Bosco Girls Hostel, located in Nalgonda, a city in Telangana, India, received donor funding to provide 150 girls who are marginalized with nutritional support. The donor funding came from Salesian Missions.

Salesian missionaries with Don Bosco Academy, located in Nalgonda, a city in Telangana, India, received donor funding to support 525 youth through education and career guidance. The donor funding came from Salesian Missions.

The 2026 edition of the Salesians of Don Bosco’s Summer Camp in Vasto, Italy, ended in July. Over the summer, the Salesian oratory became a hub for more than 700 youth who took part in games, workshops, educational activities and moments of prayer over the course of four weeks.

Aug. 12 raises awareness of issues affecting young people around the globe (MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each year on Aug. 12, International Youth Day was established by the United

Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, United Nations member states adopted a resolution that designated July 30 as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The day aims to raise awareness about the victims of human

Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Youth Skills Day, celebrated on July 15 each year since 2014. The United Nations designated the day as a way to bring greater awareness of the importance of technical and vocational education and training, as well as the