Don Bosco Technical College, located in Hwange, Zimbabwe*, is aiding the Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services by offering vocational training courses to inmates, according to a recent article in the Chronicle in Zimbabwe. The goal is for inmates to learn a skill so they can
More than 50 youth participated in a theater and acting workshop in preparation for the reenactment of the “Passion of Jesus” at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Cebu, Philippines. The theatrical performance depicting the Passion and death of Jesus is staged
The Jaigopal Garodia Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Choolaimedu, India, has a new STEM lab thanks to alumni from Don Bosco Egmore and Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd. A group of 1997 alumni wanted to ensure that the school had an enhanced learning environment
Don Bosco Solar Center, located in Tema, Ghana, launched the country’s first green hydrogen production system that generates hydrogen through water electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. Ghana’s national power grid often faces reliability issues and frequent outages. The project aims to mitigate these challenges by
Students in grades 7-8 at the Nossa Senhora da Glória Institute in Brazil are learning about the environment through clean-up efforts and a walk held at Praia dos Cavaleiros in Macaé. The event enabled youth to connect theory and practice in environmental education while contributing
The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation America in Ecuador has a new generator thanks to funding from Salesian Missions. One of the challenges the center faced was a lack of electricity due to storms and other issues. Often power could put cut for up to
Salesians are responding to help those in need after massive flooding in the city of Bahía Blanca, Argentina. The worst weather-related disaster in its history has left entire neighborhoods under water, power outages, disrupted communications and many areas still isolated. Families have suffered devastating losses,
Salesian Missions has launched an emergency appeal for donations in the wake of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Mandalay, Myanmar* on March 28. To give to the special Myanmar Earthquake Fund, visit https://salesianmissions.org/myanmar-earthquake/.
Salesian missionaries are working to fill the gaps in education for youth living in conditions of poverty in some of the most remote communities around the globe. The United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) noted in 2023 that more than 250 million youth
Radio Don Bosco, located in Ivato, Madagascar, recently held a digital training session for hosts of the weekly program Education for Life and Love (EVA). The station, which has deep roots in Malagasy society and a commitment to staying “always in tune with its listeners”,