GLOBAL: Salesian Missions highlights educational work combating crisis of 250 million youth out of school

Salesian missionaries establish primary, secondary and vocational schools in poor, remote places. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 28, 2025) Top of Form Salesian missionaries are working to fill the gaps in education for youth living in conditions of poverty in some of the most remote communities around the globe. The United Nations Education, Science and CulturalRead more about GLOBAL: Salesian Missions highlights educational work combating crisis of 250 million youth out of school[…]

10 Mar

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VENEZUELA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions supports high-quality technical education

Students gain experience with new equipment, expanded internship opportunities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 10, 2025) The Maria Auxiliadora Popular Technical School, located in Altamira in the Chacao municipality of Caracas, Venezuela*, has improved the learning environment for students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.Read more about VENEZUELA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions supports high-quality technical education[…]

04 Oct

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Carrying on Don Bosco’s Legacy

Living his life’s vocation on the streets of Turin, Italy, John Bosco never refused to help a poor child in need. To him, every marginalized and exploited young person deserved equal opportunities for education and employment. Our missionaries in Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia feel the same. The Salesians serving there named their mission after our foundingRead more about Carrying on Don Bosco’s Legacy[…]

20 May

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VENEZUELA: Salesian Missions provides funding for basic needs

Salesian Provincial House staff members benefit from support amid economic crisis. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 20, 2024) The San Lucas Salesian Provincial House, in the San Lucas Province of Venezuela*, was able to help support the stability of personnel thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.Read more about VENEZUELA: Salesian Missions provides funding for basic needs[…]

05 Jun

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Donated Tools Build Hope for Migrant Youth

Growing up in Venezuela hadn’t been easy for young Francis—and it’s no wonder. Pummeled by skyrocketing inflation and the country’s relentless economic crisis, he and his family struggled just to eat most days. Getting an education, finding stable work, and earning a livable wage were three dreams that were just that—dreams. Like the vast majorityRead more about Donated Tools Build Hope for Migrant Youth[…]

13 Feb

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Venezuela

Venezuela is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its history, with an inflation rate of more than 400 percent and a volatile exchange rate. The World Bank, as well as the latest data provided by the Venezuela Living Conditions Survey in 2016, found around 81 percent of Venezuelan households are now living in income poverty,Read more about Venezuela[…]