Initiative with charcoal powder demonstrates ecological responsibility (MissionNewswire) The Don Bosco Higher Education Institute (Instituto Superior Don Bosco) is focusing on the environment with several recent initiatives. Students from the Environmental Club recently took a workshop, using paper, water and charcoal powder to produce eco-friendly charcoal
Projects train youth with skills needed to thrive in green economy (MissionNewswire) The Salesian Institute Youth Projects, located in Cape Town, has spearheaded the Salesian Hydroponics Eco-Ubuntu Project in South Africa and other countries. The project is facilitating training for youth in hydroponics and solar power
Missionaries support Salesians in Ukraine impacted by war (MissionNewswire) Salesian missionaries with Mission Don Bosco in Turin, Italy, have been supporting Salesians in Ukraine during the war. Recently, Father Mykhaylo Chaban, superior of the Salesian Mary Help of Christians Vice-Province of the Greek-Catholic Rite in Ukraine,
Salesians around the globe work to ensure all youth know their rights (MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 10. Human Rights Day
More than 200 youths, ages 6-14 years old, supported by teachers (MissionNewswire) Salesian missionaries have been providing support to youth in Jacarezinho, Brazil - one of Rio de Janeiro’s most populous and violent neighborhoods. Salesians operate the Mary Help of Christians Parish and oratory as well
[caption id="attachment_46805" align="alignright" width="248"] INDIA[/caption] Half of youth in attendance selected for positions throughout India (MissionNewswire) Two Salesian organizations, AIDA-Don Bosco, a job placement network in Dimapur, India and Konkan Development Society, the Don Bosco Vocational Guidance and Placement Service in Curtorim, recently held job events to
[caption id="attachment_46869" align="alignright" width="248"] KENYA[/caption] Project trained 66 animators and teachers across seven parishes (MissionNewswire) Salesian missionaries were able to train Pontifical Missionary Children animators and Sunday school teachers in Salesian parishes in Kenya, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the
[caption id="attachment_46805" align="alignright" width="248"] INDIA[/caption] Campaign follows national initiative Child Marriage-Free India (MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Gujarat collaborated with Just Rights for Children to launch a 100-day campaign against child marriage in three districts of Gujarat, India — Anand, Vadodara, and Chhotaudepur. The campaign was officially initiated on
[caption id="attachment_46869" align="alignright" width="248"] KENYA[/caption] Initiative fosters sense of stewardship among youth, educators and communities (MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Kenya has taken a transformative step by launching the Don Bosco Integral Ecology Plan that spans from now through 2029. Salesians in Kenya will turn to Don Bosco Green Alliance,
[caption id="attachment_46805" align="alignright" width="248"] INDIA[/caption] Programs to spotlight on youth age 16 and above (MissionNewswire) Don Bosco’s Prafulta Psychological Services, located in Mumbai, India, has several programs that promote understanding, protection, and prioritization of mental wellness. While Mental Health Awareness month is in October, the organization recognizes