(ACI Africa) On International Girl Day, Salesians review initiatives in support of girls in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone Oct. 11, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual occasion of the International Day of the Girl (IDG) marked October 11, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reviewed initiatives Salesians...

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(ACI Africa) On International Literacy Day, Salesians highlight programs for vulnerable youth in Zambia

LUSAKA, Zambia Sept. 9, 2022 (Excerpt) On the occasion of the International Literacy Day marked September 8, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their education programs seeking to empower vulnerable youth in Zambia. In a report published...

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(ACI Africa) On International Charity Day, Salesians highlight programs for vulnerable youth in Benin

COTONOU, Benin Sept. 5, 2022 (Excerpt) On the occasion of the International Day of Charity on September 5, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their social programs seeking to empower vulnerable youth and families in Benin. In a Monday, September...

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(ACI Africa) Salesians providing nutritional aid for vulnerable children in Uganda

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE Aug. 28, 2022 (Excerpt) Vulnerable minors at the Salesians of Don Bosco –Children And Life Mission (CALM) in Namugongo in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Kampala are receiving nutritional support from members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in a...

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(ACI Africa) On International Youth Day, Salesians review youth empowerment initiatives in Africa

COTONOU, Benin Aug. 16, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual event of the International Youth Day (IYD) marked August 12, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their initiatives that seek to empower young people across the globe,...

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(Global Sisters Report) Salesians join recognition of World Humanitarian Day Monday Starter: Maryknoll begins discernment process in the face of climate change

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Aug. 15, 2022 (Excerpt) Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, is joining other organizations in recognizing World Humanitarian Day, the annual event honoring the work supporting those facing crises and the aid workers who face danger in...

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(Crux) Salesians step up to help children living in poverty in Benin

YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon July 8, 2022 (Excerpt) Over 25 years ago, the Salesians set up the charity Foyer Don Bosco to help children living on the streets in Benin. Hannah Gregory, the spokesperson for the U.S.-based Salesian Missions, told Crux that Foyer Don Bosco is a residential home for children...

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(ACI Africa) On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa

BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of the Congo March 8, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower “young...

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