Don Bosco Mountaineering Society carries out educational program

(MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Mountaineering Society, which was founded in 1988 for those who have a passion for the outdoors, has carried out a tree-planting program at Don Bosco Colle in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. This initiative helps to mitigate the effects of climate change while creating livelihood opportunities for the surrounding communities. Don Bosco Mountaineering Society also donated gardening equipment to Don Bosco Colle and plans to nurture and plant more seedlings in the coming months.

A Salesian explained, “This program provides a valuable educational opportunity for the children of Don Bosco Mountaineering Society’s members, encouraging their active participation in tree-planting activities, deepening their understanding of environmental issues and promoting conservation efforts.”

Salesian organizations in the Philippines and around the globe are focused on environmentally friendly activities and education. Part of this was driven by Pope Francis’ 2020 Laudato Si’, which underlined the importance of education and training that will help youth foster environmental responsibility.

Since 1950, Salesian Missions has been providing crucial help in the Philippines — working with at-risk youth, impoverished families and disaster victims. Humanitarian agencies warn of the dangers faced by the most disadvantaged children in the Philippines. According to UNICEF, there are at least 1.2 million children between the ages of 5-15 who are out of school and are being left behind. In addition, children born into the poorest 20% of the population are almost three times more likely to die during their first five years as those from the richest 20%.

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