Giving hope to millions of youth around the globe
Due to a deepening economic crisis, more than 80 percent of Lebanon’s population now lives in poverty—and youth, especially, face many disadvantages. At Don Bosco Technique in Fidar, a significant number of marginalized students are overcoming these obstacles. Our missionaries know that high-level training is one of the best ways for young people to improveRead more about New Opportunities for Brighter Futures in Lebanon[…]
Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Youth Skills Day, celebrated each year on July 15 since 2014. The UnitedRead more about WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing training for poor youth[…]
Don Bosco Technique welcomes youth who have difficulties attending school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 23, 2023) Five students received scholarships to attend Don Bosco Technique, located in Fidar, Lebanon,* thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The school is one of the area’s few professionalRead more about LEBANON: Students receive scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]
This year’s theme is “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world.” NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 21, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed on Sept. 21 each year. The United Nations GeneralRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing humanitarian aid and social programs[…]
Salesian missionaries have provided financial assistance, food and basic non-food boxes to families in need as well as scholarships for students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 14, 2020) Salesian missionaries in Beirut, Lebanon, have been providing food, shelter and support to Lebanese and refugee families affected by the Aug. 4 explosion that killed more than 200Read more about LEBANON: Salesian missionaries in Beirut respond to needs of those impacted by the explosion thanks to funding provided by Salesian organizations around the globe[…]
Programs in Italy, Lebanon, Peru and Rwanda highlight Salesian initiatives that educate and empower youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2020) 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 on March 20. InRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions is proud to highlight Salesian programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness[…]
With unemployment nearing 22 percent among young adults in Lebanon, it’s difficult for the country’s youth to maintain optimism for their futures. In collaboration with expert Italian chefs, Salesian missionaries at Don Bosco Technique in Fidar aim to change this with a newly revitalized program that trains students in sought-after culinary skills. “High-level training isRead more about Cooking up Hope for Lebanese Students[…]
Programs in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Lebanon and Myanmar illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that support this year’s theme, which is focused on empowering all to end poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globeRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights educational initiatives that help break the cycle of poverty[…]