South America
The Salesian Agricultural School, located in Catemu, Chile, participated in
The Salesian Yankuam Jintia Soccer School benefits youth in the
PARAGUAY: Salesian Carlos Pfannl Agricultural Institute celebrates 65 years of training rural farmers and local youth in new agriculture and forestry techniques
The Salesian Carlos Pfannl Agricultural Institute, located in Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay, celebrated its 65th anniversary on Nov. 21. When the institute was first opened,
PARAGUAY: Salesian students win first place Municipal Prize for Student Initiative on Human Rights for their game that teaches children’s rights
Students attending the Sacred Heart of Jesus Salesian school in Asunción, Paraguay, won first place in the public services category at the Municipal Prize
CHILE: Salesian missionaries launch forums for youth to discuss growing economic and social changes in the country
In response to growing calls in Chile for the government to bring about social and economic change, Salesian missionaries across the country are holding
BOLIVIA: Salesian-run Radio-Television Ichilo facility looted and destroyed
Salesian-run Radio-Television Ichilo, based in the municipality of Yapacaní in the Department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, was attacked on Nov. 10 by a violent
BOLIVIA: Salesian educational center Don Bosco El Prado in La Paz impacted by recent political and social protests
The Salesian educational center Don Bosco El Prado in La Paz, Bolivia, closed on Nov. 6 after police detonated five tear gas grenades inside
ECUADOR: Salesian Polytechnic University receives award for humanitarian efforts during country’s recent protest
During Ecuador’s recent national protests, the Salesian Polytechnic University campus in Quito opened its doors to welcome more than 3,000 indigenous people from all
PERU: Two new educational buildings launched to provide education and training for Achuar youth
Two new educational buildings were developed to meet the needs of poor youth living in Kuyuntsa, Peru. These buildings were made possible with the
CHILE: Salesian missionaries celebrate 125 years providing education and social programs in Valparaíso
Salesian missionaries held a celebration in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Salesian Center in Valparaíso, Chile. Salesian missionaries in the region provide