Funded New Projects

Posted on: 05/19/21

Young girls and women are most affected by unemployment in this region of Nigeria. The Salesians have developed a program to train young women in sewing and tailoring, provide them with an internship, and then provide support and supervision to help them start their own viable businesses. The first year plan is to include 20 girls in this  life-changing opportunity. The Salesians and local donors have raised half the funds needed to support the first year plan for this program.

This project is located at Lagos State and Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Balance needed to purchase sewing and weaving machines, accessories and provide training and monitoring of start up businesses = $11,316.00

Lagos State and Ijebu Ode – Ogun State, Nigeria

Balance needed to purchase sewing and weaving machines, accessories and provide training and monitoring of start up businesses = $11,316.00

Posted on: 05/19/21

Salesian missionaries have been helping Indigenous children and families in this extremely poor, remote area for over 70 years. They are in need of a replacement for the 4-wheel drive vehicle that has fallen into disrepair, which they frequently use to travel from village to village. A new vehicle will enable our missionaries to continue providing food, clean water and other essential supplies, especially now during the pandemic crisis.

This project is located at the Retreat Don Bosco in Yercaud; Tamil Nadu, India.

The Retreat Don Bosco – Yercaud; Tamil Nadu, India

To purchase a new 4-wheel drive vehicle to continue serving poor villages = $10,000

Posted on: 04/19/21

Clean water is a scarcity in communities inhabited by poor farmers and peasant traders. They must travel long distances to get to the closest stream in the region, which has been deemed unhealthy for consumption. During the dry season, this stream dries up, leaving them without any water at all. This project will fund the drilling of a borehole, pipes, tank, stand and generator at each of three communities, which will benefit hundreds of families.

There are numerous opportunities to help fund this project. Please consider funding even just one of these life-saving, clean water wells:

1. One mechanized borehole and generator at Ishienu Amofu:  $15,623.08
2. One mechanized borehole, tank, pipes and generator at Ohuani-Amofu:  $15,623.08
3. One mechanized borehole, tank, pipes and generator at Imeoha Nkerefi:  $15,623.08

This project is located in three rural communities in Nkerefi, Enugu State, Nigeria.

The total cost for the construction of borewells, pipes, tanks, stands and generators in three rural communities = $46,869.24

Three rural communities – Nkerefi, Enugu State, Nigeria

Total cost for the construction of borewells, pipes, tanks, stands and generators in three rural communities = $46,869.24

Posted on: 04/15/21

This parish was established just a few years ago in an extremely desolate area without a connection to a water supply. Due to government restrictions, the community can no longer meet for religious services until an adequate water supply and sanitation services are built. Funding will provide the means to install a water supply tank and the pipes needed to connect to a nearby water source.

This project is located at St. John Bosco Parish in Namibia.

The total cost to purchase and install piping and a 10,000-liter water tank = $15,305.00

St. John Bosco Parish – Namibia

To purchase and install piping and a 10,000-liter water tank = $15,305.00

Posted on: 03/18/21

Funding for the final phase of construction of the Corpus Christi Chapel is needed. The basic structure is complete but a roof has to be added. The parishoners are now using the chapel structure but without a roof, they are many times exposed to harsh weather conditions.

This project is located at the Ijebu-Ode Diocese in Ikoto, Ogun State, Nigeria.

The total cost for all materials, equipment and labor = $31,702.00

Ijebu-Ode Diocese, Ikoto, Ogun State, Nigeria

Total for all materials, equipment and labor = $31,702.00

Posted on: 12/11/20

Providing clean water to those who do not have access, especially in remote communities, is a priority for our Salesian missionaries. In the Bono region of Ghana, the closest water source available for children and families is a bacteria-ridden stream. During each drought season, the children walk for miles in search of distant water sources. This takes them away from school and hinders their education. Approximately 3,500 men, women and children will benefit from new wells in six communities once the project is complete.

There are numerous opportunities to help fund this project:

• Four boreholes with hand pumps:
  • Tummea Meenko (Odumase): $3,545.50
  • Yafnnu ntekasa: $3,545,50
  • Kwame kra krom (Adoe): $3,545.50
  • Yanfum (Odumase): $3,545.50
• Accessories and maintenance at 6 locations: $3,232.00

This project is located in six rural communities in the Bono Region of Ghana.

The total cost of boreholes, accessories and maintenance in six communities = $24,603.00

Six rural communities in Bono Region of Ghana

Total cost of boreholes, accessories and maintenance in six communities = $24,603.00

Posted on: 12/08/20

Salesians missionaries have been bringing clean water to poor regions of Africa and the need for running water is even more urgent with the outbreak of Covid-19. Clean running water will help curb the spread of disease in rural communities. Currently, an urgent need for boreholes and tanks exists in these villages and will benefit thousands.

There are numerous opportunities to help fund this project. We pray that you can help fund one or two of these wells…or if possible, all 4 of these life-saving clean water wells:

1. One mechanized borehole at Yamfo (mainly for a primary school run by Sisters):  $7,182.00
2. One mechanized borehole with a metal water tower at Kwaehunu (for a developing rural village):  $5,789.00
3. One mechanized borehole with a metal water tower at Ahiresu (to supply clean water to 300 people):  $6,313.00
4. One mechanized borehole with a metal water tower at Benikrom (to supply clean water to 1,000 people):  $6,646.00

This project is located at four rural villages in the Bono region of Ghana.

The total cost for the construction of boreholes and towers in 4 villages = $25,930.00

Four rural villages – Bono region, Ghana

Total cost for the construction of boreholes and towers in 4 villages = $25,930.00

Posted on: 11/24/20

This secondary school continues to expand and now educates over 400 students. A second well needs to be drilled to provide an adequate supply of clean water for drinking, cooking and to ensure good hygiene.

This project is located at the Don Bosco High School in Nkhotakota, Malawi.

Total cost for borehole and solar pump = $15,000.00

Don Bosco High School – Nkhotakota, Malawi

Total cost for borehole and solar pump = $15,000.00

Posted on: 10/28/20

The Salesians of Kimihurura began their ministry in 1962 and over time the increasing number of Catholics outgrew the existing church. Recently a larger church was constructed to serve more than 3,000 Catholics in the community. Supplemental furniture and a lectern are needed to help with the pastoral services offered. Additionally, a keyboard piano would strengthen the music and liturgical ministry of the church.

Mary Help of Christians Church - Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda

To provide additional furnishings and a keyboard = $7,064.00