On May 3, Pope Francis welcomed members of the National Confederation for Upskilling in Technical Skills to the Vatican, marking the commemoration of its 50th anniversary. Among the attendees were representatives from the Salesian community, including delegations from the National Salesian Center for Upskilling in
For 30 years, the Salesian-run Civil Association for Youth and Work has played a fundamental role in the education and support of youth in Venezuela*, including those who have dropped out of school and faced violence in the country. Salesians provide these youth an opportunity
The San Juan Bosco Vocational Training Center, located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, celebrated its 39th anniversary this year. Founded by Salesian Father Guerrino Giacomel, the center has left an indelible mark on the country’s technical training.
A water-well project in the Gambella region of Ethiopia* is supported by Salesians and the nonprofit organization Cuore Amico. Father Filippo Perin, a Salesian missionary, facilitates the project to open as many wells as possible to ensure the population’s survival, according to a recent article
Salesian missionaries have responded with aid following the disastrous floods that hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It’s the worst flooding in the region since 1941. The most affected area is in Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul. In some
The Don Bosco Matunga campus in India held an electronic waste collection drive on its campus in collaboration with GreenLine-Mumbai and Threco, The Recycling Company. E-waste is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world contributing to a majority of waste entering India’s landfills.
The Don Bosco Learning Center in Quetta, Pakistan, has taken steps toward environmental conservation including the recent planting of trees. Salesians and the student body were inspired by the teachings of Pope Francis’ 2020 Laudato Si’, which had as its theme “Good Christians and Upright
The Don Bosco Hospitality Center, located in Kigali, Rwanda, will train professionals in the hospitality industry while also generating income for Salesian programs in the country. The center has 35 rooms as well as a restaurant and multi-functional hall that will hold up to 600
Salesian missionaries had the funding to build a house for volunteers in Kazembe, Zambia, thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions. The building can accommodate the 10 volunteers along with guests who stay at the Salesian community. In the summer months, the community will also
Seven women were recently provided e-autos as part of the WE Auto (Women Empowerment through Electric Autos) initiative in Kollam, Kerala, India. The program, which has assisted 34 women from the local fishing community, is supported by BREADS – the Salesian Bangalore Rural Education and