Rebuilding from a powerful earthquake that left tens of thousands homeless continues in Ecuador, long after other humanitarian aid has left. Around the country, Salesian missionaries continue to inaugurate new school buildings, care for homeless children and provide college-level education to indigenous students.
In honor of the International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, Salesian Missions is proud to highlight its work to empower girls and young women through education. Young women with physical disabilities in rural Cambodia are given access to education. Girls living on the
More than 5,000 people visit Salesian oratories in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, every week. Many border towns like Ciudad Juárez feel the dire consequences of social and political tensions between the U.S. and Mexico. Salesian missionaries have increased cooperation between the Salesian Province of Mexico-Guadalajara and
In East Timor, students with an education are able to find work and contribute to their communities and families. Salesian programs in the country include agricultural education for 1,000 students, as well as short-term courses in motor mechanics, building, electrical wiring and IT. Many programs
Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” makes building wells and supplying fresh, clean water a top priority for every community in every country in which Salesian missionaries work. Recently, a college in India struggling to provide a sufficient supply of water to its more than 300
At-risk youth in Salesian educational programs in Samoa are turning in impressive results in both the workplace and academic competitions. When the Don Bosco Technical Center in Alafua expanded training opportunities in plumbing and sheet metal, students received job offers immediately. At the Samoan Schools
(MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers' Day celebrated each year on Oct. 5. The day honors the vital role that teachers play in the lives of
The Salesian Vocational Training Center in Lviv, Ukraine, set up a unique workshop for a new training course in car mechanics for poor youth. The one-of-a-kind course in the area is in response to increased student interest in vocational training. Since 2001, Salesians have been
In the powerful short film "Hell,“ filmmakers shared the stories of people who are dying forgotten in prison in inhumane conditions in Sierra Leone. One hopeful story is that of Chennu, a former street child and prisoner. After spending four years in prison, Chennu overcomes
Agriculture students in Sulcorna, India, became teachers to local farmers and high school students, sharing innovative techniques on everything from beekeeping to composting with earthworms. The goal was to support their community and address challenges faced by farmers. Students organizing the exhibition attend the Don