Salesian missionaries in the Office of Development of the Province of Bangalore (BREADS – Bangalore Rural Education and Development Society) in India hosted several events on Oct. 10 to recognize World Mental Health Day. The focus on mental health is important in India, which has high
Salesian Institute Youth Projects, located in Cape Town, South Africa, provides skills training and education for youth, along with psychosocial support to help ensure youth finish school. Through this approach, every young person attending Salesian programs receives the support needed to overcome and cope with
The María Auxiliadora Reference Center in Mount Sinai, one of the most vulnerable areas of Guayaquil, Ecuador, helps more than 120 youth with their basic needs and ensuring they gain an education. The Guayaquil Salesian Project Foundation, which runs the center, receives funding from the
Don Bosco High School and Junior College, located in Naigaon, Maharashtra, India, launched a filmmaking course to empower students to discover their creativity. About 25 students from grades 8 to 12 enrolled in the program, which consisted of 15 90-minute sessions.
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 10. Human Rights Day commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Salesian León XIII College, located in Bogotá, Colombia, held its first Entrepreneurial Association Fair for youth to put entrepreneurial skills into practice and hone their talents in running a business. The fair is the result of a Salesian work group that promotes teamwork and
Salesian missionaries in Zhytomyr, Ukraine*, received 12,000 boxes of infant formula for families in need, thanks to the support of the Don Bosco Foundation in Paris. The donation was made possible through a partnership with the Laboratoire Modilac brand, which has been producing and distributing
Don Bosco Gambella in Ethiopia* held a soccer tournament in celebration of the 50-year anniversary of Salesians working in the region. The Jubilee Premier League soccer competition brought together various organizations to participate in 12 teams that were created. The event was attended by more
The Don Bosco Academy in Nalgonda, India, is a large educational institution that provides education ranging from kindergarten to high school for 350 disadvantaged youth in the region. Founded in 2008, the academy also offers a wide range of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton,
The Don Bosco Technical Institute in Lahore, Pakistan has trained over 8,000 youth since it opened in 2000, according to a recent article by La Croix International. Father Noble Lal, rector of the institute, recently discussed the accomplishments of the Salesian community during a meeting