Salesian missionaries at the Salesian parish in San Benito Petén, Guatemala, are working to help those who have been left vulnerable in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Father Giampiero De Nardi has recently started a refectory for the poor that aims to reach the
Although bordering China, Vietnam has had only 332 coronavirus infections and no deaths to date. Salesian missionaries were ready for the worst and their actions to set up prevention and relief efforts were embraced by the community. Saint John Bosco Province, located in Ho Chi
Salesian missionaries are providing relief for those impacted by the coronavirus in Tappita, located in the Liberian forest. Missionaries have engaged youth to help with awareness-raising campaigns and educational activities about prevention. The medical dispensary continued its service, but at a slower pace. Parish groups
Volunteers from the Salesian São José community, near Maputo, Mozambique, brought food rations to 46 elderly people in need. These rations included corn flour, rice, oil, sugar, tea and soap. In addition to these people, more than 100 others have been identified to receive help
Don Bosco Oysterbay, located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is reopening. Tanzanian authorities have said it's safe for boarding schools and vocational training centers to resume activities with safety measures in place. Don Bosco Oysterbay offers training in five technical courses including carpentry, electrical, mechanics,
Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor on June 12. The day brings attention to the global extent of child labor and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. This year’s theme is “Protect children
Salesian missionaries in San Salvador, El Salvador, are responding to the increase in COVID-19 cases while also assisting with relief efforts for those impacted by Tropical Storm Amanda. The storm left 17 people dead and caused extensive damage, including destroying 50 homes and 23 vehicles
After the Rwandan government partially eased the lockdown to prevent COVID-19, construction has resumed at the Don Bosco Technical School in Rango. The school is developing a new modern building that will host culinary arts and hairdresser courses. The construction was made possible by the
Dr. Venancio de León, who attended Salesian schools, is working with COVID-19 patients in Guatemala. His patients are among the poorest and the working class populations, many of whom cannot afford to pay for the medical care he provides. In January 2019, de León ended
Salesian missionaries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, continue to support the poor and those at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. Missionaries have been supporting street children and vulnerable elderly populations. The lockdown imposed to stop the spread of the virus made these and other at-risk populations