KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo Feb. 28, 2023 (Excerpt) At least 1,800 victims of violent conflicts in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have benefited from the medical care provided by the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians...
Read Full Story(OSV News/Catholic Courier) New earthquake hits Turkey and Syria
February 21, 2023AMMAN, Jordan Feb. 21, 2023 (Excerpt) A new earthquake struck the border area between Turkey and Syria the night of Feb. 20, sparking fear and anxiety for people already bereft and for those helping them since the Feb. 6 temblor. Six people were reported killed in the new quake. With a magnitude of...
(Atalayar) Salesian Missions is calling on the international community to work to ensure that humanitarian aid arrives as soon as possible
February 13, 2023SYRIA Feb 13, 2023 (Excerpt) “Syria is in a situation of extreme poverty because international aid is not arriving and rescue work has been suspended, but when the rescue teams leave, the Salesian missionaries remain at the side of the population and keep their doors open”, assures a young...
(ACI Africa) On World Education Day, Salesians highlight initiatives for Africa’s vulnerable youth
January 24, 2023ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar Jan. 24, 2023 (Excerpt) On the annual event of the International Day of Education (IDE) marked January 24, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted educational...
(ACI Africa) Human Rights Day: Salesians highlight vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in Africa
December 12, 2022COTONOU, Benin Dec. 12, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual event of Human Rights Day marked December 10, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have highlighted programs empowering vulnerable young people across the world,...
(ACI Africa) Salesians’ Clean Water Initiative benefiting hundreds in Zambian, Namibian villages
December 1, 2022LUSAKA, Zambia Dec. 1, 2022 (Excerpt) The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated the access to clean water to hundreds of residents of a Catholic Parishes in Zambia and in Namibia. Through the Clean Water...
(Catholic News Agency) Food shipment feeds hundreds at parish, orphanage and school in Ukraine
November 16, 2022CNA NEWSROOM Nov. 16, 2022 (Excerpt) Amid concern over new missile strikes and ongoing prayer by Pope Francis for Ukraine, hundreds of youth and families in the war-torn country recently received nutritional support from the U.S. Food for 360 people was first shipped to Salesians in Poland and then...
(ACI Africa) On World Day of Poor, Salesians highlight social initiatives for Africa’s vulnerable youth
November 14, 2022KHARTOUM, Sudan Nov. 14, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual event of the World Day of the Poor marked November 13, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted social initiatives for vulnerable youth...