Africa

Salesian missionaries were able to complete a renovation project for the priests' residence and parish office of the Salesian Chemchem Parish, located in Lindi, Tanzania, thanks to donor funding. Salesian Missions provided the funding for plastering, flooring, painting, ceilings, doors and windows. The construction also included the installation of plumbing

Don Bosco Gatenga Vocational Training Center, located in Gatenga, in the Kicukiro District of Kigali, Rwanda, is working to multiply the impact of renewable energy in educational centers. It regularly hosts education programs in photovoltaic solar energy for vocational training educators and teachers. Initiatives combine technological innovation, sustainability and educational

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Americas & Caribbean

Salesian missionaries in Quito, Ecuador, had the funding to help support education and health for students living in poverty thanks to donor funding. The funding came from Salesian Missions.

Salesian Missions provided donor funding for a new photovoltaic system at the Salesian Missionary Inspectorate of the Amazon Salesian School of Work, located in Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil. The institution now generates clean and renewable energy, reducing electricity costs and strengthening its environmental sustainability actions. The system includes 197 photovoltaic modules,

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Asia & Oceania

The Don Bosco Social Development Services Center for Social Development Services, located in Nerul, Mumbai, India, celebrated International Women's Day on March 8, by paying tribute to women who have successfully completed various skills development courses. Salesians reaffirmed their commitment to supporting women from vulnerable communities through vocational education.

Salesian Missions has funded the construction of the new St. Thérèse of Lisieux Chapel, located in Monjurgaon, part of the Kumarikata Parish in Assam, India. The chapel has also been furnished with liturgical and devotional items. The new chapel has strengthened the faith, unity, leadership, and hope among the marginalized

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Europe

The Artisan Workshop – Tailoring and Costume Design educational program operating at the Don Bosco Institute in Naples, Italy, is helping students gain theoretic and practical skills in tailoring and costume design. The course comprises 300 hours of education, 90 of which are dedicated to historical, cultural and theoretical study,

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Special Reports From Salesian Missions

Salesians also develop programs to give youth opportunities in home countries  (MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Migrants Day. The day is held each year on Dec. 18 to recognize the efforts, contributions and rights

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 commemorates the day in 1948

Programs advance inclusivity for people with disabilities (MissionNewswire) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of People with Disabilities. Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has outlined and reiterated its commitment

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