Congo (Democratic Republic)
The “Kesho Bora (Rebuilding Hope): Opportunities and Dignity for the
Oeuvres Maman Marguerite, a network of Salesian centers located in
DR CONGO: More than 500 students graduate from Don Bosco University
More than 500 students graduated from Don Bosco University in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, in the 2024-2025 academic year. In September, the
DR CONGO: Construction on new secondary school building begins
Salesian missionaries have begun construction on a new secondary school building in the vulnerable neighborhood of Mugunga, on the outskirts of Goma, Democratic Republic
DR CONGO: Salesians respond to devastating humanitarian crisis
Salesian missionaries are working to provide support for people living in the province of North Kivu in the east of the Democratic Republic of
DR CONGO: Salesian missionaries respond with emergency aid for flood victims
Salesian missionaries have been responding to a devastating flood that occurred in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo*, on June 14. Heavy rains killed 29
DR CONGO: Salesian graduates receive professional starter kits in their chosen trades
Salesian graduates in vocational trades in Democratic Republic of the Congo* received professional starter kits for work in painting, masonry, tailoring, and plumbing at
DR CONGO: More than 1,200 people receive healthy meals through Rise Against Hunger’s partnership with Salesian Missions
Oeuvres Maman Marguerite, a network of Salesian centers located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, received a shipment of nutritious meals through a
DR CONGO: More than 5,500 youth take part in Salesian Games
The City of Youth Salesian Center, in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, opened the 50th anniversary of the Salesian Games. This year’s event
DR CONGO: Salesians report uncertainty in Goma
Several Salesian centers were damaged in the early February violence in North Kivu Province, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo*. After days of violence