The Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate operate six clinics in the remote areas of the dioceses of Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chittagong, Bangladesh, to help reduce maternal and infant mortality, according to an article in Global Sisters Report. The sisters have been working to combat these
Salesian missionaries had the funding to construct a new chapel in Monchong village, located in Shallang in the state of Meghalaya, India, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The construction of the new chapel has been a significant milestone for the community.
The Diocesan Center for Arts and Trades (CDAM) in Haiti, run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, celebrated the graduation of 114 young men and women. The graduates completed training in six fields, including IT, electricity, woodworking, construction, home arts and bar-restaurant services.
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11. The day, first held in 2012, was established to promote equal treatment and opportunities for girls. It is an acknowledgment by the world that there
Don Bosco Boys Town (Bosco Boys) Langata is providing services to 32 boys who had been living on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya. The Salesian organization is the first reception place for youth to take part in a program of rehabilitation, literacy, and gradual inclusion
Salesians for Social in Italy launched the first stages of the SEEDS project over the summer to engage young adults, aged 15-29, through education and inclusion to develop new green employment opportunities. The project takes place in Sicily and Apulia, which are areas marked by
The Don Bosco Tech Skill Training Program in India has launched a new initiative to teach youth drone and solar technologies, two growing fields with potential for employment and sustainable development. Sponsored by SBI Foundation, the program will empower youth and connect them with careers.
The Meu Pet Veterinary Clinic, a partner of UniSalesiano, the Salesian University in Araçatuba, Brazil, is a source of pride for the entire institution, as it combines practical formation with an essential service for the community. It recently recorded 1,849 visits, exceeding the initial target
Salesian missionaries with the Parish of Damra, located in the village of Dhaigaon in the Goalpara District of the state of Assam, India, have a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The Dhaigaon community is primarily a farming community where people cultivate
Salesian Missions joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The day, celebrated on Oct. 5, will be the 111th celebration of the day, which was started in 1914 as a way to highlight and express concerns for vulnerable