Center ensures education remains a pathway out of poverty

(MissionNewswire) Don Bosco Children and Life Mission (CALM) in Namugongo, Uganda is part of the “You are daily bread” project supported by Mission Don Bosco in Turin, Italy. The project helps support youth in accessing education and thriving once they are in school.

A Salesian explained, “Back to school time brings with it the excitement for many. The streets are full of children and young people with colorful school bags and dreams in their hearts. They return to school ready to build their future. But not for everyone. Millions of children in the world do not even know about school or cannot attend it because they are too poor, too far away or are living on the streets forced to survive.”

The Salesian added, “This is why education is at the forefront of what Salesian missionaries provide around the globe. Education is a pathway out of poverty, but we need to make sure vulnerable youth have access not only to school but to the supports that help them thrive once they are there.”

Mission Don Bosco is helping support youth in school not only at Don Bosco CALM but at Don Bosco Deodurga in India and the Don Bosco Boys Home in Sunyani, Ghana.  The Salesian noted, “Thanks to the generosity of so many benefactors from all over the world, these centers enable so many youth to go to school, and even more, to experience the joy and serenity of their childhood.”

Don Bosco CALM rescues, rehabilitates and reintegrates children who have been living on the street back into society. Salesians meet basic needs and provide education, socio-cultural activities and recreation — such as sports programming — to help youth have a bright future.

Salesians work primarily with boys without homes and those who have been orphaned, battered and neglected. Salesians also provide support for other vulnerable youth and children, including those with HIV/AIDS. All of the children are in school with some attending Don Bosco Primary School, Salesian secondary schools and vocational training institutes.

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ANS – Uganda – School starts at CALM too

Salesian Missions – Uganda

World Bank – Uganda