Funded New Projects

Posted on: 04/07/17

Four Salesian communities in Ghana share the use of one truck for all social and pastoral purposes: child protection, education, youth and parish movements, and healthcare. Currently, the truck is inoperable. A second-hand engine would get it on the road again so that the Salesians can continue to serve their communities.

St. Francis de Sales Salesian Community, Ashaiman, Ghana - West Africa

For second hand car engine, fittings, and mechanic's labor = $6,209.00

Posted on: 03/28/17

The Katanga province has a very young population — most are uneducated and unemployed. A comprehensive development program is planned with a new Vocational Center that will teach vital job skills. The objective of this project is to provide for the long term: safe water for the students and surrounding community.

*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.

Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

Costs to establish a water system = $24,900.00

Posted on: 03/07/17

Recovery from the civil war and a deadly Ebola epidemic requires solving the problems of poverty and illiteracy; the education of youth is critical to long-lasting peace and progress. This project will enable the Salesian school to build and equip a new science lab and expand courses to accommodate more students.

This project is located at the Mary Help of Christians Catholic School (MHCCS) in Matadi, Monrovia, Liberia.

Mary Help of Christians Catholic School (MHCCS) - Matadi, Monrovia, Liberia

To provide equipment and labor to build a new science lab and expand courses to allow for more students = $8,888.00

Posted on: 01/17/17

In a world where computer literacy equals the way to knowledge and job opportunities, more than 1,200 at-risk children are left behind. The Salesian Educational Center that serves this impoverished community is using outdated, deficient computers donated over 15 years ago. The government will not give this facility any funding. Twelve (12) new computers are needed to upgrade the computer lab.

The Sacred Heart Vicariate (a Salesian Educational Center consisting of 5 schools), Ludueña, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

To provide 12 new computers and upgraded internet installation for the computer lab = $8,466.00

Posted on: 01/17/17

The Don Bosco Youth Center empowers poor and marginalized youth by providing secondary and vocational education. Their current water system is old and collapsing. A new borehole, pump, piping, and tanks are needed to provide a sufficient, clean water supply.

Don Bosco Youth Center, Chingola, Zambia

To drill a new well, install a new pump, erect a new pipeline and water tower = $10,200.00

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