At Don Bosco Technical Secondary School in Rapolo, a populated area in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, Salesian missionaries are grateful for the efforts and commitment of lay people who serve poor youth and their families. Lay volunteers lead Catechism classes for the young
Close to 700 people taking part in Salesian-run Manzini Youth Care programs, located in the city of Manzini in Swaziland, have better nutrition thanks to an ongoing partnership between Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger. In the second quarter of 2019, the rice-meals were provided
The Salesian Institute in Ciudad Real, south of Madrid, was recently awarded the 2019 Educational Innovation Award in the Best Innovative Experience-Nursery and Primary School category at Simo Educación, an international exhibition of educational technology and innovation. The Salesian Institute was chosen for this honor
Jamtoli, India, is a tribal area lacking in social, educational, health and infrastructure opportunities. Here, every year, thousands of children aged 9-14 stop studying to work in the mines. Salesian missionaries bought 12 acres of land and have established some temporary housing for the Salesians
Salesian missionaries and Salesian sisters living and working in East Timor have three orphanages for poor and homeless youth in the country, as well as a medical clinic. In the wake of the devastating civil war that claimed countless lives, decimated entire communities and resulted
A camp in Juba for internally displaced people is currently home to more than 10,000, mostly women and children. Without this camp, people would be left destitute with nothing to eat, nowhere to go and no access to any form of education. To help ensure
Salesian missionaries held a celebration in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Salesian Center in Valparaíso, Chile. Salesian missionaries in the region provide primary and secondary education as well as vocational skills training so poor youth are able to gain the skills needed for
The first international meeting of Salesian agricultural schools, titled Expo Lombriasco 2019, took place in the commune of Lombriasco in the city of Turin, Italy. The event fostered sharing, formation, Salesian spirituality and the development of common projects for students from Italy, Argentina, Ireland,
Whether it’s combating child labor, assisting homeless youth or building schools where children previously had no access to education, Salesian missionaries are on the front lines ensuring those in need have access to programs and services. Working in more than 5,500 Salesian educational institutions and
A new app in Santiago, Chile, provides intervention teams with important information to help street children. In the first four months of use, the app has helped Salesian staff reach and serve 10 percent more children. The app is being considered for use at the