Students in grades 7-8 at the Nossa Senhora da Glória Institute in Brazil are learning about the environment through clean-up efforts and a walk held at Praia dos Cavaleiros in Macaé. The event enabled youth to connect theory and practice in environmental education while contributing
The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation America in Ecuador has a new generator thanks to funding from Salesian Missions. One of the challenges the center faced was a lack of electricity due to storms and other issues. Often power could put cut for up to
Salesians are responding to help those in need after massive flooding in the city of Bahía Blanca, Argentina. The worst weather-related disaster in its history has left entire neighborhoods under water, power outages, disrupted communications and many areas still isolated. Families have suffered devastating losses,
Salesian Missions has launched an emergency appeal for donations in the wake of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Mandalay, Myanmar* on March 28. To give to the special Myanmar Earthquake Fund, visit https://salesianmissions.org/myanmar-earthquake/.
Salesian missionaries are working to fill the gaps in education for youth living in conditions of poverty in some of the most remote communities around the globe. The United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) noted in 2023 that more than 250 million youth
Radio Don Bosco, located in Ivato, Madagascar, recently held a digital training session for hosts of the weekly program Education for Life and Love (EVA). The station, which has deep roots in Malagasy society and a commitment to staying “always in tune with its listeners”,
Salesian missionaries with Don Bosco Elk, located in the city of Elk, Poland, have been operating a socio-sports school since 2023, thanks to a partnership with Real Madrid Foundation and the Salesian Mission Office in Madrid. More than 180 youth, most who are refugees aged
The war in Ukraine, which started with a Russian invasion three years ago, has left more than 6.9 million refugees and 3.7 million displaced, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Today, 12.7 million people need humanitarian assistance, including nearly 2 million children.
FUSALMO, located in the municipality of Soyapango in the San Salvador department of El Salvador, recently celebrated the completion of the Office Automation training course for youth who are facing socioeconomic, migratory or disability-related challenges. The training provides youth with digital skills, equipping them with
Don Bosco Central School in Kattappana, India, has installed the Health ATM, which is a self-service kiosk that offers health check-ups and is available to students, parents and the local community. The Health ATM allows users to monitor vital health parameters such as blood pressure,