Salesian Father George Quadros from Don Bosco Agriculture Unit is ferrying modern farming equipment across flooded terrain, according to a recent article in the Herald Goa in India. The project is addressing the challenges faced by a region that has not had large-scale mechanized farming
The Salesian summer volunteering initiative was held in Calais and Guines, France, in July with a focus on learning about the challenges faced by refugees and migrants. Volunteers with the International Volunteer Women in Education and Development (VIDES) brought together youth and members of the
Don Bosco Ngozi High School in Burundi* is working to complete a sanitation project thanks to funding from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The school has 1,248 students but has not been able to keep up with modernizing and increasing the number of toilets,
The Salesian “Empowering Young People through Sports and Spiritual Activities at Don Bosco Muhazi Recreation Center” project in Rwanda has made significant progress in achieving its goals thanks to funding from Salesian Missions.
The City of Hope, run by the Salesian sisters, is giving young women a chance at a better life in Zambia. Rejoice Banda, from Chibolya, has gained an education through the organization, according to a recent article in Global Sisters Report.
More than a year ago, Salesian missionaries, located in Lviv, Ukraine*, created the first soccer team made up of youth who have limb amputations due to the war. Based on the success, a professional team and a team for younger youth with amputations have also
Salesian Institute Youth Projects in South Africa hosted an event on Mandela Day, which falls on July 18, with the support of the well-known chef Jenny Morris and her Soul Food Kitchen. The event had a significant impact on the most disadvantaged youth and communities.
Salesians have launched the latest edition of the Salesian Missionary Academic Volunteering project, which is part of UniSalesiano, the Salesian University in the Campo Grande Province of Brazil. The project brought together 50 participants including professors, students, coordinators and pastoral support staff from the university.
Salesians are providing relief after devastating landslides wreaked havoc in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India, killing more than 200, including children, and leaving several families missing. According to reports, the town of Mundakkai was completely swept away by the landslide. Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Humanitarian Day. Celebrated every year on Aug. 19, World Humanitarian Day honors the humanitarian efforts worldwide that support people in crisis.