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Big Plans, Bright Dreams

Big Plans, Bright Dreams

Across Makululu, Zambia, homeless youth often become society’s failures—the lack of education, employment opportunities, and meaningful social support leads to despair, substance abuse, and family breakdown. At Don Bosco Children’s Home, vulnerable youth with nowhere else to turn find refuge … and hope. “These youngsters who end up living on the streets have often beenRead more about Big Plans, Bright Dreams[…]

A Silver Jubilee of Hope

A Silver Jubilee of Hope

Creativity. Independence. Love, patience and kindness. At Don Bosco Fambul’s Child Care Center in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Salesian missionaries nurture the first two qualities with an abundance of the other three. And brighter futures blossom because of it—as our own Father Gabriel Stawowy witnessed first-hand. Fr. Gabriel traveled to Freetown this past December to participateRead more about A Silver Jubilee of Hope[…]

Cultivating Sustainable Futures in Brazil

Cultivating Sustainable Futures in Brazil

Ever since its original inhabitants first began farming the land, “Brazil” and “agriculture” have been nearly synonymous. The country’s rich soil, copious water, and abundant sunshine make farming a viable economic choice for both small family enterprises and large industrial operations. That’s one reason why Salesian missionaries in São Paulo work to cultivate connections withRead more about Cultivating Sustainable Futures in Brazil[…]

Keeping Vulnerable Kids Safe in the Dominican Republic

Keeping Vulnerable Kids Safe in the Dominican Republic

Nearly two-thirds of children younger than 14 in the Dominican Republic experience some form of physical, psychological or verbal abuse at home. This violence, driven by poverty, regularly leads many of them to the streets. And that’s why Salesian missionaries in Santo Domingo created the “Protect Childhood” campaign. This initiative aims to raise public awarenessRead more about Keeping Vulnerable Kids Safe in the Dominican Republic[…]

Shining a Beacon of Hope

Shining a Beacon of Hope

It hit below the fold—news of cyclone Michaung was hidden among reports of endless wars, natural disasters and other catastrophes around the world. But for thousands of people in India and our Salesian missionaries serving in the region, the storm’s immediate impact and devastating aftermath remain headline news. Roaring toward Chennai at the beginning ofRead more about Shining a Beacon of Hope[…]