16 Oct

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INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs that aid poor youth

Youth gain education, support for basic needs to help find path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty held on Oct. 17 eachRead more about INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs that aid poor youth[…]

08 Sep

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INT’L DAY OF LITERACY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that teach youth literacy

Salesian missionaries teach essential skills around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Literacy Day. Celebrated each year on Sept. 8, the day was launched in 1967 to “remind the publicRead more about INT’L DAY OF LITERACY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that teach youth literacy[…]

30 Jul

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WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesian programs combat trafficking through education

Salesians work to prevent human trafficking and to care for victims seeking second chance in life. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 30, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, United Nations member statesRead more about WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesian programs combat trafficking through education[…]

03 Apr

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Bicycling into the Future

Like most kids her age, 9-year-old René had always dreamed of having her own bike—one she could ride to school, to visit her friends, and to explore. But she never thought her dream would come true—until kind friends like you came along. Thanks to our generous supporters, we recently helped secure and deliver 120 bicyclesRead more about Bicycling into the Future[…]

02 Apr

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EL SALVADOR: Youth receive laptops, bicycles thanks to Salesian Missions

Donations distributed to youth in Salesian programs by Laura Vicuña Pro Education Foundation. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 2, 2024) Youth in Salesian programs in cantons of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador, received bicycles thanks to a donation from World Vision secured by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The bicycles, distributedRead more about EL SALVADOR: Youth receive laptops, bicycles thanks to Salesian Missions[…]

03 Dec

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INT’L DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs that promote inclusion

Almost 1 billion people living with a disability, according to the World Health Organization. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 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 People with Disabilities. Since its inception in 1945, the UnitedRead more about INT’L DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs that promote inclusion[…]

28 Nov

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EL SALVADOR: Two nursery and primary schools receive furniture

Students benefit thanks to donation from Father Mark Hyde, former director of Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 28, 2022) Two nursery and primary schools in El Salvador received school furniture thanks to a donation from Father Mark Hyde, former director of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Fr.Read more about EL SALVADOR: Two nursery and primary schools receive furniture[…]

31 Oct

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal

Appeal turns a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 31, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition. ThanksRead more about GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal[…]

17 Oct

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EL SALVADOR: Don Bosco University completes “Walking Anew!” project to transform lives of people with mobile disabilities

Project possible through grant from the USAID American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program secured by Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2022) Top of Form Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, is empowering the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners to transform the lives of people with mobile disabilities through its “WalkingRead more about EL SALVADOR: Don Bosco University completes “Walking Anew!” project to transform lives of people with mobile disabilities[…]

09 May

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches annual ‘Loaves and Fishes’ fundraiser to support critical aid shipments

For every dollar donated, Salesian Missions is able to ship $14 worth of critical goods to its programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 9, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, recently launched its annual “Loaves and Fishes” fundraiser which raises funds to ship life-saving aid to more than 130Read more about GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches annual ‘Loaves and Fishes’ fundraiser to support critical aid shipments[…]