WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights vocational and technical education for youth who are disadvantaged

Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (July 15, 2025) 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 on July 15 each year since 2014. The United Nations designated theRead more about WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights vocational and technical education for youth who are disadvantaged[…]

15 Jul

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VENEZUELA: Salesians train nearly 500 staff about life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Participants deepen commitment to ongoing education for youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the Province of St. Lucas in Venezuela* were able to provide training on the “Bosco Way Walking with Don Bosco Toward the Salesian Identity” thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the SalesiansRead more about VENEZUELA: Salesians train nearly 500 staff about life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]

25 Jun

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VENEZUELA: Salesian missionaries have medical insurance coverage thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions

125 people benefit, including youth in formation. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 25, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Venezuela* were able to cover a portion of the Salesian medical insurance thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The insurance coverage includes medical consultations, hospitalizations and necessary proceduresRead more about VENEZUELA: Salesian missionaries have medical insurance coverage thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]

12 Jun

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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights educational investments that help reduce child labor

Salesian programs rescue children from labor, ensure they have their needs met. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. The day has been celebrated on June 12 since 2002, andRead more about WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights educational investments that help reduce child labor[…]

28 Mar

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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

In Venezuela, 34% of youth are not in school due to conditions of poverty. Venezuela is also currently suffering from a serious educational crisis where many teachers are not working and schools are only open two to three days a week. Salesian missionaries continue their work in the country despite volatile conditions. They aim toRead more about Venezuela[…]