Funded New Projects

Posted on: 04/26/18

The Salesian Vocational Center provides life skills, job training and employment assistance to high-risk youth. An additional thirty desktop computers will help upgrade their computer lab and provide training to help hundreds of students break the cycle of poverty.

This project is located at the Bartolomé Ambrosio Salesian Vocational Training Center in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

The total cost to provide 30 desktop computers = $15,000.00 ($500 per computer)

Bartolomé Ambrosio Salesian Vocational Training Center, Guatemala City, Guatemala

To provide 30 desktop computers = $15,000.00 ($500 per computer)

Posted on: 04/05/18

The 150 students at this Don Bosco Primary School are dependent upon the Salesians for all of their needs: food, clothing, medical care, shelter, tuition and other fees, etc. Providing school uniforms to those students without would foster a feeling of joy, unity and confidence among all the students.

Don Bosco Primary School - Kampala, Uganda

To provide uniforms for 110 students = $4,070.00

Posted on: 02/02/18

Constructing 4 additional classrooms will provide many more desperately poor children in this community a chance for education and a better life. The more children that attend school, the more likely they are to stay away from the dangers of the streets.

This project is located at the Primary School Saint Kiwanuka/Kingabwa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo*.

The total cost to construct, furnish and staff 4 new classrooms = $22,843.00

*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.

Primary School Saint Kiwanuka/Kingabwa - Democratic Republic of Congo

To construct, furnish and staff 4 new classrooms = $22,843.00

Posted on: 01/11/18

The Salesians run a vocational training school for the underserved Adivasi tribal community, which offers education and job placement for 6 popular trades. Additional equipment is needed to accommodate more students, giving them a chance to learn vital job skills, find decent employment and become self-sufficient.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Vocational Technical Center in Rangajan, Assam, India.

The total cost to provide 5 sewing machines, 5 computers and training fees for 30 additional students = $6,807.00

Don Bosco Vocational Technical Center – Rangajan, Assam, India

To provide 5 sewing machines, 5 computers and training fees for 30 additional students = $6,807.00

Posted on: 01/11/18

A Salesian Center in the Congo provides food, shelter and education for children who are victims of atrocities in a conflict-filled region of the world. The Center owns a large farm which is used to grow food for the community. This project will supplement the program by providing prepared meals for 300 children and supporting the farm, making the Center more self-sustainable in the future.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Center Ngangi in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.

To provide meals and upgrade the farm capacity = $58,656.00

*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.

Don Bosco Center Ngangi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

To provide meals and upgrade the farm capacity = $58,656.00

Posted on: 01/09/18

The Salesian church that has served this poor community is in need of extensive repairs. Walls and floors are cracked. Floor tiles are broken and stairs have collapsed creating a dangerous environment for the parishioners. The pillars holding up the main ceiling structure are in terrible condition. A major renovation is necessary to restore the church.

This project is located at the Mary Help of Christians Shrine in Amsam, Tamil Nadu State, India.

A complete restoration of the church = $40,630.00

Mary Help of Christians Shrine, Amsam, Tamil Nadu State, India

A complete restoration of the church = $40,630.00

Posted on: 12/29/17

The Salesians began building the Mary Help of Christians Church in 2013 and are at 80% completion. All that’s needed to make their dream a reality are pews for the community of 3,000 people, and tiles to cover the walls and floor.

a. 250 pews = $26,709.00
b. Tiles to cover floor and walls = $26,709.00

This project is located at the Mary Help of Christians Church in Libreville, Gabon.

The total cost to provide 250 pews and tiles to cover the walls and floor = $53,417.75

Mary Help of Christians Church, Libreville, Gabon, Africa

To provide 250 pews and tiles to cover the walls and floor = $53,417.75

Posted on: 11/27/17

Salesians in this remote area of Africa serve a population from many communities. Some outlying villages are a great distance away and most roads are unpaved, making it hard to provide supplies and pastoral activities. An off-road vehicle would also enable Salesians to safely transport youngsters to schools and facilities throughout the province.

This project is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

The total cost to purchase a 4X4 off-road vehicle = $28,000.00

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa

To purchase a 4X4 off-road vehicle = $28,000.00

Posted on: 11/27/17

This Salesian mission includes houses for street children, many of whom have experienced abuse and violence. This project proposes to build a psychological care center where trained educators can help the children work toward emotional healing and well being.

This project is located at the Don Bosco House of Abidjan in the Ivory Coast.

The total cost to build the center, train educators and follow up with educators for one year = $18,821.00

Don Bosco House of Abidjan - Ivory Coast

To build the center, train educators and follow up with educators for one year = $18,821.00