Salesian missionaries have launched the fourth Don Bosco College in Assam, India. Don Bosco College Bongaigaon was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Nov. 4. The college will provide advanced education so that students can gain the skills needed for long-term stable
The Salesian educational center Don Bosco El Prado in La Paz, Bolivia, closed on Nov. 6 after police detonated five tear gas grenades inside the school, risking the safety of everyone, including the close to 1,000 students, teachers and administrative staff. Social protests in Bolivia
The Salesian Teresa Gerini Vocational Training Center in Rome, Italy, has launched an initiative to connect local companies and entrepreneurs to youth taking courses in order to build a better bridge between school and work. The first meeting between the Salesian center and local companies
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