Salesian missionaries are responding with support and aid for earthquake victims as they assess damages at Salesian centers in the wake of a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10, 2026. The earthquake has left widespread destruction, impacting Salesian institutions and thousands
Salesian missionaries continue to support displaced and vulnerable communities in Tonj, Maridi, Kuajok, Wau and Don Bosco Gumbo in Juba, South Sudan*, as violence in the country persists. South Sudan became an independent country in July 2011, but the long-awaited peace has not materialized for
Aug. 12 raises awareness of issues affecting young people around the globe (MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each year on Aug. 12, International Youth Day
Salesian missionaries operating the Children’s Home, part of Don Bosco Makululu, located in Kabwe, Zambia, had donor funding for its feeding program thanks to Salesian Missions. The program impacted orphans and youth who are vulnerable or at risk.
Salesian missionaries continue to support displaced populations inside South Sudan* as well as refugees who have fled to neighboring Uganda at the Palabek Refugee Settlement, which is home to nearly 100,000 people, most from South Sudan. Roughly 83% are women and children. Many arrived after
Don Bosco Makululu, located in the city of Kabwe, Zambia, has developed an integrated farm thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The farm is benefiting the boys who live at the Don Bosco Children’s Home, as well as youth in Salesian primary
Jugend Eine Welt (Youth One World), the Salesian Austrian Development Agency, was represented at the 10th Austrian World Summit, the international climate conference hosted by Austrian-born former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The conference was held in Vienna and Wolfgang Wedan, global emergency relief coordinator of
The Salesian San Felipe Neri community and the Salesian Project of Costa Norte Foundation through its office in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, have distributed fishing equipment to a number of fishermen along the banks of the Esmeraldas River. The official donation distribution took place at the Mother
The Salesian School, located in Úbeda, Spain, announced that its Gémina 3D project has received international recognition by winning one of the Scientix Cultural Legacy Awards 2026, which honors excellence in preserving the cultural heritage of European cities and municipalities.
Salesian missionaries held a medical clinic at Foyer Don Bosco, located in Kara, Togo, for the second time. Chinese medical providers offered medical consultations for youth who attend programs there. The doctors were welcomed by the home’s staff and by the youth who received medical