Salesian institutions have come together to support families affected by the recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is the worst flooding in the region since 1941. The most affected area is in Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul, where in
Salesian missionaries with Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra in India are working with Maharashtra’s most marginalized communities to uplift lives through sustainable development and self-reliance. Since its inception, Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra has facilitated life-changing integrated water projects in 27 villages across the state, recharging aquifers,
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. The day has been celebrated on June 12 since 2002, and it brings attention to the global extent of child labor and the action and efforts needed to eliminate
Don Bosco Technical School, located in Gabutu, Papua New Guinea, began the Servanthood and Leadership Training (S.A.L.T.), which is an annual program designed to get students active in the community. The goal is for students to graduate and serve the community as responsible citizens.
The María Auxiliadora Formation Center in Ecuador has held training initiatives for more than 270 people in 2024, up from more than 130 participants in 2023. Most of the training is aimed at women in Esmeraldas who face unemployment, lack of resources, gender violence and
Reiber Sumoza is a 29-year-old Venezuelan who settled in Colombia after leaving his country due to the tough economic circumstances. While he is trained and has worked in maintenance of air conditioners, he discovered the athletic practice of tightrope and has since made a living
In response to the devastating flooding that has impacted Brazil, UniSalesiano, the Salesian University in Araçatuba, sent 37 volunteers to work in emergency health services in the Rio Grande do Sul, the state affected by the natural disaster. The group is being housed in the
Salesian missionaries in the coastal community of Dungalpitiya, Sri Lanka, are offering free after-school courses, vocational training, and leadership and skill development programs. This new initiative comes in response to the challenges faced by schools in the region and is supported by the Salesian Mission
The Don Bosco Media Team in Anisakan, Myanmar*, has been offering computer training courses for youth. The organization provides laptops for the training at different locations to make it more accessible. To date, 150 young people have benefited from the training courses, including 50 youth
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June 5. The day will focus on land restoration and drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.”