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INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs for youth in need

INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs for youth in need

Salesian missionaries work in more than 130 countries around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each year on Aug. 12, International Youth Day was established by theRead more about INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs for youth in need[…]

WEST AFRICA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides scholarships for 209 students

WEST AFRICA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides scholarships for 209 students

Sub-Saharan Africa has highest rates of exclusion from education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 3, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the Our Lady of Peace provincial community were able to provide 209 scholarships to youth who are disadvantaged thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The AntonioRead more about WEST AFRICA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides scholarships for 209 students[…]

Restoring Hope for Victims of Trafficking

Restoring Hope for Victims of Trafficking

It’s hard to imagine that child trafficking exists. But every day around the world, children are being robbed of their innocence. Profound poverty—combined with little or no protection for children’s rights—creates a culture of modern-day slavery in which literally millions of innocent girls and boys become victims of a heartbreaking reality with no means toRead more about Restoring Hope for Victims of Trafficking[…]

INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian programs support youth facing traumatic situations

INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian programs support youth facing traumatic situations

Day acknowledges pain suffered by children who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 4, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Recognized on June 4 eachRead more about INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian programs support youth facing traumatic situations[…]

INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness

INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness

For youth to be happy, they must have their basic needs met and feel a sense of well-being. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Day of Happiness, which falls each year onRead more about INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness[…]

WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs for poor youth around the globe

WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs for poor youth around the globe

Salesian missionaries provide programs to youth and families in poverty regardless of gender, race, or religion. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of Peace. Every year on Jan. 1, the PopeRead more about WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs for poor youth around the globe[…]

(ACI Africa) Human Rights Day: Salesians highlight vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in Africa

(ACI Africa) Human Rights Day: Salesians highlight vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in Africa

COTONOU, Benin Dec. 12, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual event of Human Rights Day marked December 10, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have highlighted programs empowering vulnerable young people across the world, including Africa, focusing on initiatives that help the youthRead more about (ACI Africa) Human Rights Day: Salesians highlight vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in Africa[…]

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for youth

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for youth

Salesian Missions highlights programs helping poor youth receive an education and find a path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 10. Human RightsRead more about HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for youth[…]