Despite the ongoing difficulties in Venezuela, Salesian missionaries continue providing education and social support. On March 7, Salesian missionaries held a health day at the Domenic Savio Youth Center in Duaca. Twelve doctors from different specialties saw more than 600 people, providing medicine, check-ups, analysis
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, some Salesian schools are moving to distance learning when possible. Egypt, which as of March 23 had 366 cases and 19 deaths, closed schools in a measure to stop the spread of the virus. Don Bosco Cairo, with
Salesian missionaries in Lima, Peru, are working to accommodate migrants and refugees from Venezuela. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked Salesian missionaries to sign an agreement to set up temporary migrant assistance offices at the Salesian Institute, which is located in the Breña neighborhood of
Salesian missionaries with Bosco Children Project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are working on preventative measures in the face of COVID-19. The Salesian organization rescues children from the dangers of the street and provides support and educational services. In response to the crisis, Salesian missionaries have
The Australian Salesian Missions Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) has been working in collaboration with the local Salesian community in Suva, Fiji, to raise funds to construct a new multipurpose community center. The new center will provide youth a place where they can learn, engage in
Salesian Missions joins UN-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations’ work on water and sanitation, and the international community in celebrating World Water Day on March 22. This year’s theme, “Water and Climate Change,” focuses on how the two are linked.
The Real Madrid Foundation’s international coaches recently traveled to the Don Bosco Akosséwa Youth Center, which facilitates the Salesian social-sports school for soccer and basketball in Lomé, Togo. They developed a course for educators focused on designing training tasks. The Salesians and the Real Madrid
Salesian Missions joins organizations around the globe in celebrating International Day of Happiness. In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognized happiness as a “fundamental human goal. For youth to be happy and have a sense of well-being, they must have access
Salesian missionaries were able to provide clean water to close to 4,000 people in the Salesian community in Ankofafa, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, thanks to funding from Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The beneficiaries of the project include 500 children who attend the Salesian oratory each
Flooding from Typhoon Lekima impacted the Don Bosco Technical and Hotel School, which educates more than 500 students and employs 90 staff. In a few minutes, the water level reached 130 cm, destroying the technical workshops and laboratories, offices and rooms. The destruction impacted the