05 Jun

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that positively impact the environment

Salesians adding environmental education, activities to curriculum. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June 5. The day will focus on ending plastic pollution and reinforce the global commitmentRead more about WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that positively impact the environment[…]

22 Mar

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WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

2024 World Water Day theme is ‘Water for Peace’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day. Led by U.N.-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations’ work on water and sanitation,Read more about WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects[…]

04 Jun

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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[…]

06 Apr

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INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights socio-sport programs

2023 theme focuses on the impact of sports on sustainable development and peace. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which is celebrated each year onRead more about INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights socio-sport programs[…]

08 Mar

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A Welcoming Home for Newly Arrived Families

Until recently, Alesio lived on the streets of Santiago, Chile with his wife and two young children. But thanks to Salesian missionaries at Casa Pinardi, all four now enjoy safe shelter … and renewed hope for brighter futures. “Although Chile’s poverty rate is relatively low,” says Father Timothy Ploch, interim director of Salesian Missions, “incomeRead more about A Welcoming Home for Newly Arrived Families[…]

05 Oct

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support teachers

Salesian teachers rise to the challenges they face in some of the poorest countries around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers’ Day celebrated each year on Oct. 5. TheRead more about WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support teachers[…]

24 Jan

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INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for poor youth around the globe

Programs focus on access to educational opportunities that match the local employment needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of Education celebrated Jan. 24 each year since 2018. The United NationsRead more about INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for poor youth around the globe[…]

05 Oct

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights teacher training programs that support teachers around the globe

Salesian missionaries educate more than 1 million youth in more than 130 countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers’ Day celebrated each year on Oct. 5. The day honors the vitalRead more about WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights teacher training programs that support teachers around the globe[…]

12 Aug

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower and educate youth

Programs in Benin, Chile, India, and Liberia support this year’s theme of empowering and educating youth to ensure their voices are heard. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 12, 2020) 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 eachRead more about INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower and educate youth[…]

08 Jul

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CHILE: Don Bosco Foundation provides services for at-risk youth thanks to Salesian Missions donor funding

The organization is currently serving nearly 160 street children across more than 15 municipalities in Santiago. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 8, 2020) Don Bosco Foundation has continued to provide services under its “Care and Prevention” program for at-risk children in Santiago, Chile, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of theRead more about CHILE: Don Bosco Foundation provides services for at-risk youth thanks to Salesian Missions donor funding[…]