Funded New Projects

Posted on: 12/20/16

This facility is already operating several “Medical Assistance Booths,” which have provided medical assistance and intervention to over 22,000 children to date, including nutritious meals, awareness campaigns, specialized care, surgeries, and follow up. The goal of this project is to expand these services to at least 800 more children each year.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation Centers in Hyderabad, India

Don Bosco Navajeevan Rehabilitation Centers, Hyderabad, India

To expand and improve the healthcare program for the well-being of vulnerable and at-risk children via first aid, medical assistance, special care, nutritious meals, education and hospitalization. Total cost for all staff, medicine and supplies for 3 years = $36,584.00

Posted on: 12/17/16

The number of parishioners attending services, sacraments, and social events at Mary Help of Christians Church has increased tremendously. Many stand outside the church during services because there is no more room inside. The church building needs to be expanded and a damaged compound wall has to be replaced.

Church of Mary Help of Christians, Don Bosco Mission, Ravulapalem, India

To expand the size of the church and rebuild a compound wall = $9,000.00

Posted on: 11/30/16

The people in this village began renovating their beloved church, but have run out of funds. There are holes in the roof, the floor needs to be replaced, and the walls are rotting. Parishioners are praying and worshipping in an unsafe, shabby structure. The village will be celebrating its 75th year of existence. The villagers are hoping and praying that a new church can be ready for their special celebration.

Khasia Pather Village, Assam, India

Roofing, flooring, and materials and labor to complete the church = $7,690.00

Posted on: 11/16/16

Computer training and education can provide a way out of poverty for youth from the lowest strata of society. Don Bosco Academy would like to create a computer training center for local marginalized youngsters. With the skills acquired, students will be prepared to enter the competitive job market.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Academy in Nalgonda District, Telangana, India.

Don Bosco Academy, Nalgonda District, Telangana, India

To provide 20 computers, desks and chairs = $9,000.00

Posted on: 10/05/16

The Don Bosco Youth Center in this impoverished area is a positive gathering place for many troubled youth. The center would like to set up a new program that offers counseling workshops, seminars and educational literature that addresses the multitude of challenges these young people encounter every day. The program would focus on life skills training and the avoidance of high risk behavior such as substance abuse and gang participation. The project plan is to enroll 2,500 at-risk youth.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Youth Center in Lilongwe, Malawi – Africa.

To establish workshops, seminars, train youth leaders and print educational materials = $8,331.00

Don Bosco Youth Center - Lilongwe, Malawi - Africa

To establish workshops, seminars, train youth leaders and print educational materials = $8,331.00

Posted on: 09/25/16

This project will improve conditions at a home for 200 rescued street and working children — double the number it was originally built to serve. Bathroom facilities at the center are old and dilapidated, and unable to meet the demands of the number of inhabitants. Proper sanitation facilities and education on personal hygiene will promote a healthy environment for children and staff, and decrease the likelihood of disease.

Don Bosco Navajeevan Center, Ramanthapur; Telangana State, India

To renovate existing facilities (toilets) and reconstruct those facilities that are beyond repair to serve 200+ rescued and at-risk children = $7,462.00

Posted on: 09/02/16

The Kansebula Training Institute of Saint-Jean Bosco offers formal education, including trade skills and spiritual growth. Students attending this school live in scattered, isolated villages, many of which are miles away. The best form of transportation in this undeveloped rural area is a bicycle. 50 students are in need of bicycles to get to school each day and run errands for their families.

*Any goods, services, or funds provided by Salesian Missions to programs located in this country were administered in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control.

Lubumbashi, Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Bicycles for 50 students living a long distance from school = $7,500.00

Posted on: 08/31/16

A medical van is needed to drive to remote villages to treat sick children and family members. It would also be used as an ambulance to transport the sick to a hospital that is over 100 miles away. In this undeveloped region malaria, malnutrition and especially snake bites are prevalent.

This project is located in Iloo Jargo, West Bengal, within the New Delhi Province, India.

The total cost of the van and medical equipment = $13,846.00

Iloo Jargo, West Bengal - New Delhi Province, India

Total cost of van and medical equipment = $13,846.00

Posted on: 08/16/16

The Salesians in this community want to offer young people another skill set to enrich their lives and to hopefully inspire them and give them some joy. By supplying musical instruments and the lessons needed to play them, the Salesian vision is to create a school band that will encourage, motivate – and lift the spirit of the entire community. The Salesians are looking to fund a complete set of several instruments, such as drums, trumpets, bass, etc. to assemble a band and give these poor children the gift of music.

Even partial funding of 2 instruments would be a welcome start – for example, $1,000.00 would supply a 6-piece drum set and $320.00 would enable the band to buy a trombone.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Matadi School and Youth Center, in Liberia.

The total cost for a complete set of several instruments = $5,840.00. 

Don Bosco Matadi School and Youth Center - Liberia West Africa Province

A complete set of several instruments such as drums, trumpets, bass, etc. to assemble a band and give these poor children the gift of music. Total cost = $5,840.00. Even partial funding of 2 instruments would be a welcome start - for example, $1,000.00 would supply a 6-piece drum set and $320.00 would enable the band to buy a trombone.