Volunteers with the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians parish held a celebration for the children of many Salesian programs throughout Brazil. In Cuiabá, more than 500 children from poor neighborhoods on the outskirts of Mato Grosso received gifts, entertainment and a snack as part
The Bosco Boys Home Center in Abuja, Nigeria, offers many services for homeless boys who want to change their lives. Youth can resume their education, learn a trade and return to their families, if possible. Youth travel from remote areas to bigger cities looking for
Don Bosco Kilimanjaro International Institute for Telecommunications, Electronics and Computers, located in Arusha, Tanzania, held its 14th graduation ceremony on Oct. 15. Along with celebrating accomplishments of the students, the institute was celebrating a new boarding facility. In addition, Father Sebastian Chirayath was installed as
Don Bosco Solar and Renewable Energy Center, located in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, recently graduated 16 students as certified solar photovoltaic installers. The program lasts six months and includes practical, hands-on training that meets German dual standards, which require 70 percent
Salesian missionaries have been responding with food support for those impacted by devastating flooding in Thailand. The flooding, which started in the beginning of September and ran through the middle of October, was caused by heavy rain and tropical storms. The flooding hit 59 of
Salesian Missions has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition. Thanks to ongoing partnerships with international humanitarian aid organizations that donate the food, and the established, trusted
Orphans attending Don Bosco Shasha, located in the Mupfunya Shanga-Shasha village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, received support through donor funding from Salesian Missions. The funding paid teachers' salaries and covered the cost of school fees for 55 orphans, including 23 girls, whose
Don Bosco Foundation provides support and education for young migrants in Spain. The foundation develops projects to support youth in residential care as well as education and workforce development services. Two young migrants recently credited the support of the Don Bosco Foundation for their success.
Don Bosco Zeitoun, located in Cairo, Egypt, provides education and support to Sudanese refugees in the country. Work with refugees began in 2000 when several arrived at the Salesian organization hoping to celebrate Catholic Mass.
Fifteen young women who are freshmen students at Don Bosco College, located in Canlubang, Philippines, have been awarded scholarships that will allow them to pursue their dreams of becoming skilled electrical technicians thanks to The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) through One Meralco Foundation (OMF), according