Salesian missionaries aimed to take back parks from violence and gangs with a project called Brigade of Joy. The events bring together about a hundred children in one park. They enjoy two hours of music and games, followed by a lesson applicable to everyday life
Salesian missionaries in Torre Annunziata, a city in Naples, Italy, launched two initiatives to help poor youth in need of education. The first is Casa Valdocco, a day center for youth aged 6-18 years who need a less traditional educational environment. The second is
During Ecuador’s recent national protests, the Salesian Polytechnic University campus in Quito opened its doors to welcome more than 3,000 indigenous people from all over the country. On Oct. 30, it received an award from the Permanent Commission for Education, Culture, and Science and Technology
Don Bosco Technical College in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, recently held Toyota Motor Philippines’ Hybrid Campus Tour to educate students on the benefits of electric vehicles. A total of 465 students from various fields participated in seminars. In addition, technical experts provided test drives for students
Don Bosco Bangalore in India rescues and protects vulnerable youth who are living on the streets or find themselves in other such dangerous environments. Salesian missionaries defend child rights and work with youth to help them establish pathways that lead to a brighter future. In
Don Bosco Seva Kendra, in Hyderabad, India, recently hosted a program for girls facilitated by the Kiran Anjali Project, which has a mission to provide guidance and financial support to institutions providing education to disadvantaged children, especially girls, in India. The Kiran Anjali Project partners
Salesian missionaries in Darkhan, Mongolia, operate the Don Bosco Center, which includes agriculture education and a working farm. The center offers a chance for local youth to gain the skills needed for employment. The yield from the farm also supports the feeding program at the
Salesian missionaries in Onitsha, Nigeria, are establishing the Don Bosco Solar Energy Training Center thanks to donors from Salesian Missions. Donors provided the funding for the materials, labor and staff for the new center. The launch is the first of a four-step process to develop
Salesian missionaries with the Salesians of Social Welfare (SCS/CNOS Federation) launched a new vocational training center known as the “School of Doing” in Naples, Italy. The school is starting with 120 students who left conventional education and deserve a second chance at learning skills needed
Two new educational buildings were developed to meet the needs of poor youth living in Kuyuntsa, Peru. These buildings were made possible with the support of Don Bosco Mondo in Germany. The education provided ensures that the dreams of Father Bollo, one of the first