08 Mar

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INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower women and girls

Targeted programs provide opportunities for education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while focusingRead more about INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower women and girls[…]

11 Feb

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CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights medical programs for people in need around the globe

Salesian missionaries offer more than 150 medical clinics and hospitals in mostly rural areas. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 11, 2025) 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 the Sick. Every year on Feb. 11, the Pope marksRead more about CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights medical programs for people in need around the globe[…]

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[…]

08 Mar

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INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian programs focus on inclusion for girls and women

Programs provide opportunities for education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 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 Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while focusing theRead more about INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian programs focus on inclusion for girls and women[…]

20 Feb

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PHILIPPINES: Youth learning music through accordion donation

Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides music opportunities for all students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 20, 2024) Youth at Don Bosco Boys’ Home in Liloan, Cebu, Philippines, have 15 new accordions thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. There are 45 boys at the homeRead more about PHILIPPINES: Youth learning music through accordion donation[…]

24 Jan

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INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing educational programs for poor youth

Salesians considered largest private provider of vocational and technical training in the world. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 2024) 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 on Jan. 24, recognized since 2018. The United Nations GeneralRead more about INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing educational programs for poor youth[…]

20 Nov

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WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs

World Children’s Day promotes international togetherness and awareness on children’s issues. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day, also known as Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on Nov. 20, theRead more about WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs[…]

15 Oct

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INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women

Day focuses on ‘Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2023) 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 Rural Women, which is celebrated each year on Oct. 15. This day, which wasRead more about INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women[…]

12 Oct

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GLOBAL: Women and girls face extreme poverty, says new report

Report released by UN Women and United Nations Department on Economic and Social Affairs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 12, 2023) More than 340 million women and girls will live in extreme poverty by 2030 and close to one in four will experience moderate or severe food insecurity, according to the recent “Progress on the SustainableRead more about GLOBAL: Women and girls face extreme poverty, says new report[…]

08 Sep

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INT’L LITERACY DAY: Salesian programs provide education for poor and at-risk youth

Salesian missionaries focus on essential educational including literacy, skill building. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2023) Top of Form 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 inRead more about INT’L LITERACY DAY: Salesian programs provide education for poor and at-risk youth[…]