Don Bosco Boys Town (Bosco Boys) in Nairobi, Kenya, provides a home, school, playground and church for youth, primarily boys, who have been rescued from the streets. Boys who complete their primary education are then assisted with secondary education or are advised to choose technical
The National Salesian Center for Vocational Training and Ongoing Education in Italy (CNOS-FAP), a network of technical and vocational institutions, has announced that the organization is participating in the first transcontinental program for Vocational Training and Innovation in Eco-sustainable Waste Management in Africa, known as
Don Bosco Anbu Illam in Salem and Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra in Maharashtra, India, organized a project to support widows and teach them the skills to earn a new income for their families. The project selected five villages and families within those villages who had
Don Bosco Green Alliance has set 2023 as the “Year of Eco-Action” and calls on institutions to step up their efforts toward green campus practices, curricula development, community engagement and student engagement. The alliance has set the four priority areas of green campuses, eco-spirituality, youth
The Salesian Polytechnic University in Cayambe, Ecuador, provides education for poor youth from the sparsely populated local Indigenous community. Felisa is from this community and the only member of her family to study. She has six siblings and a 5-year-old son, and her dream is
Don Bosco Technical School in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, is preparing youth for employment in highly sought after industry sectors. The school provides education for youth from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds who might not otherwise have access to advanced education. Thousands of students have benefited from its
Don Bosco Immaculate Child Protection Center in Kara, Togo, was created in 1985 to provide shelter and support for street children. Salesian missionaries help engage them in productive activities to deter them from delinquent situations. Salesians also facilitate social and family reintegration.
Don Bosco Technical Center in Samoa has developed a successful fine arts program for its students. The program was one of three introduced in 2020. Students are developing skills in carving furniture, creating stained glass windows, designing stencils for fashion designers, carving wood and stone,
On April 12, Salesian Missions joins humanitarian and international organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight of homeless children on the International Day for Street Children. The day provides organizations and the millions of street children in countries worldwide with an opportunity to have
The Salesian Eirené Youth Center in Seville, Spain, facilitated the Andalusian Federation of Youth Centers XXXIII Meeting of Oratories and Youth Centers in late March. The event was attended by more than 2,500 youth from the 34 Salesian youth centers in Andalusia and Extremadura. Every