Students in 7th grade at the Salesian Agricultural School in Catemu, Chile, recently won first place in a bottle cap recycling contest to contribute to the care of the environment. The school's initiative also instilled the importance of social responsibility by contributing to waste reduction.
The State Coordination of Salesian Social Platforms in Madrid held the “Comprehensive approach for children, young people and educational teams” workshop for Salesian staff. The workshop provided practical tools to effectively address mental health challenges faced by youth who are being served by Salesian centers
Salesians with Don Bosco Gatenga, located in Kigali, Rwanda, participated in 16 days of social activism to confront gender bias. At the end of this initiative, Salesians held a march to involve the community and highlight the message of the campaign. The march was attended
The Salesian Educational Center in Talca, Chile, raised awareness of the importance and value of diversity, emphasizing inclusive education and non-discrimination. In November, it held a week-long campaign under the motto “We are all different, but in this house we grow together.” Efforts focused on
The Don Bosco Emergency Relief Team quickly responded in the wake of the devastating cyclonic storm “Michaung” that impacted Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The storm left a trail of destruction across the state, disrupting the lives of thousands, submerging
The Salesian Network of Brazil launched a fundraising campaign known as “Union for Life – UPV” in collaboration with a broader “Gift Day 2023” held on Nov. 28. The campaign focused on the environment, and was inspired by Don Bosco Green Alliance and the teachings
Salesian Missions joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of Peace. Every year on Jan. 1, the Pope marks the day with a special message inviting all people to reflect on the important work of building peace. Pope Francis focused
Thirty-six students have graduated from Don Bosco Kilimanjaro International Institute for Telecommunications, Electronics and Computers (Don Bosco KIITEC), located in Arusha, Tanzania. The students received their degrees in electrical engineering, industrial automation, electronics and telecommunications, and computer engineering.
The Veteran Club Don Bosco in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, celebrated its ninth anniversary with efforts to give back and support the local community. The day of giving back began with a Catholic Mass followed by a photo session. Then, the group moved
The Salesian Catemu Agricultural School, located in Catemu, Chile, began construction on a biodigester at its facilities. This project is part of an international collaboration with Don Bosco Bonn in Germany and marks an important step in the Salesian commitment to sustainability and environmental education.