Salesian missionaries have been providing education and social development services for poor youth in Lesotho for the past 44 years. Lesotho is one of the smallest countries in Africa and is classified as one of the least developed nations in the world by the United
The Salesian Madre del Salvador Center, located in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, has reopened with a new roof, synthetic field and children’s playground. Youth are now able to enjoy the renovated spaces and use the center during their free time while far from the dangers that impact
Don Bosco Technique Technical High School, located in Fidar, Lebanon*, handed out diplomas to 135 students, with 83 students completing technical studies and 52 obtaining their postgraduate specialization diploma. Graduate specializations were in sports-physical education, hotel school (culinary arts and management), car mechanics, computer-accounting, theatrical
Students and staff at Don Bosco Boys Town Technical Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, completed the fabrication of waste bins for waste management and environmental sustainability. The community is working toward achieving a green campus, community and culture.
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each year on Aug. 12, International Youth Day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness of issues affecting young people around the world.
Don Bosco College, located in Yelagiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, India, has successfully cultivated and harvested fresh vegetables at the Thiruvalluvar Thottam vegetable garden. This achievement marks a major step forward in the college’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and healthy living.
The Salesian St. Philip Neri community recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Chicos de la Calle, or "street children," project in San Lorenzo canton with the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. The project has transformed the lives of hundreds of youth by providing them with
The Don Bosco School of Technical and Vocational Education in Muhazi, Rwanda, has held its first graduation ceremony for an agriculture course focused on women’s education. The graduating class was made up of 21 young mothers, all of whom came from vulnerable situations.
Salesians with the Assumption Province of Central Africa in the Province of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, continue to provide support for those who have been impacted by the ongoing violence in the country. Salesians report that two conflicts are aggravating the already precarious
Salesian centers in Aleppo, Damascus and Kafroun, Syria*, are offering summer camp for more than 3,400 youth, aged 9-17. The camps run for a month and a half with the theme “Don Bosco World.” The camps are a much-needed respite for youth during the midst