Sports are significant part of Salesian education

(MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Oysterbay in Tanzania has received basketball equipment for the teams Don Bosco Oratory for boys and Don Bosco Troncatti for girls, thanks to Jubilee Life Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Limited. During a ceremony for the donation, the company’s CEO, Helena Mzena, emphasized the donation was part of the company’s social responsibility efforts, aimed at helping youth achieve their goals, according to a recent article in The Guardian, a newspaper in Tanzania.

Father Joachim Sivali, the teams’ patron, expressed gratitude for the company’s support. In the article, he said, “Sports is a cornerstone of good health. We must continue to support our youth so they can thrive when empowered.”

Stanslaus Zuberi, chair of Don Bosco Oratory, also praised the initiative in the article and highlighted the importance of the sponsorship. He noted, “We pledge to be the best ambassadors for our teams and Don Bosco as a whole as we work toward achieving our goals.”

In the article, Mzena said, “Jubilee Life Insurance’s new initiative reflects our commitment to going beyond the traditional role of insurance. We’re not just providing services; we’re offering valuable insights that help people make informed decisions for their health and financial well-being. Today’s initiative to sponsor Don Bosco Oratory and Don Bosco Troncatti basketball teams is a testament to our dedication to supporting youth in reaching their aspirations.”

Sports are a significant part of Salesian education, helping youth to develop teamwork, communication, respect and team spirit. In addition to the sport’s teams, Don Bosco Oysterbay offers training in five technical courses including carpentry, electrical, mechanics, secretarial and welding together with aluminum works. All of the courses are three years in length except for the secretarial course, which is for two years. The school has also started a six-month tailoring course. Most recently, technical training has expanded to include training in renewable energy.

In Tanzania, 67.9% of the population lives below the poverty line. While the country has seen some economic growth in tourism, mining, trade and communication, the number of Tanzanians living below the poverty line has marginally increased due to rapid population growth. In some regions, up to half of the population struggles to meet the cost of essential food and shelter and other basic necessities like clothing, health care and education. Nearly 43% of the population lives in extreme poverty.

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Sources:

The Guardian – Company donates sports equipment to Don Bosco Oysterbay basketball teams

Salesian Missions – Tanzania

UNICEF – Tanzania