Funded New Projects

Posted on: 11/27/17

This mission in India educates and cares for abandoned or orphaned children, most of whom are physically challenged or disabled. They currently use an unsafe, unreliable and rundown 15+ year old four wheeler to pick up homeless street children and transport children to medical care facilities. They need to acquire a newer, dependable jeep vehicle that can navigate the rough terrain and transport more children safely.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Premnivas Home for Physically Challenged Children in the Mangalagiri, Guntur District, India.

The total cost to purchase a new jeep vehicle = $15,610.17

Don Bosco Premnivas Home for Physically Challenged Children, Mangalagiri, Guntur District, India

To purchase a new jeep vehicle = $15,610.17

Posted on: 11/16/17

Playing sports helps bring unity, friendship and a sense of community to young people. Sports are an important part of the program at the Don Bosco Youth Center because they encourage physical health, build social skills and help keep youth off the streets and away from gangs. To avoid injuries and other dangers, the Center needs to replace old, worn-out equipment and renovate the basketball court, which has become hazardous.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Youth Center in Harare, Zimbabwe*.

The total cost to renovate and resurface basketball court and provide new equipment = $3,000.00

*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 Youth Center – Harare, Zimbabwe

To renovate and resurface basketball court and provide new equipment = $3,000.00

Posted on: 11/09/17

This project is to renovate the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in a poor community that serves over 1,860 families, Since its construction in 1956, no updates have been made and it needs many repairs to provide a place fir this large and growing community to worship. Once renovated, the parish community will be responsible for maintenance, repairs and cleaning.

This project is located at St. Mary’s Catholic Mission in Rundu, Namibia.

The total cost to renovate Sauyemwa Church = $7,500.00

St. Mary's Catholic Mission - Rundu, Namibia, Africa

Costs to renovate Sauyemwa Church = $7,500.00

Posted on: 10/12/17

Don Bosco School at Km16 provides quality education to more than 1,200 students in grades 1-9. The school’s library facility, books, furniture and resources are outdated and inadequate for students and teachers. Once updated, the library can be used to its fullest potential as a center for the entire community.

This project is located at the Don Bosco School at Km16, Minga Guazú, Paraguay.

The total cost to update books & magazines, furniture & computers, provide qualified staff and promote library activities throughout the community = $13,403.00

Don Bosco School at Km16, Minga Guazú, Paraguay

To update books & magazines, furniture & computers, provide qualified staff and promote library activities throughout the community = $13,403.00

Posted on: 10/12/17

Don Bosco Mission School provides educational opportunities for impoverished girls and boys from very poor, remote villages. The school serves more than 750 students in total. There is a very small, outdated computer room to train more than 250 high school students in computer technology. This new lab facility would give students hands-on experience and training to help raise them out of poverty.

This project is located at the Don Bosco Mission School, Ravulapalem in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The total cost to provide 20 computers, desks, chairs and accessories to create a computer lab = $8,455.00

Don Bosco Mission School, Ravulapalem – East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India

To provide 20 computers, desks, chairs and accessories to create a computer lab = $8,455.00

Posted on: 09/01/17

To complete the construction of a small village chapel “Notre Dame de I’Annonciation.” Initial funding has depleted and the chapel is partially built; but stands incomplete, open to the elements. The community is hoping and praying that they will soon have a decent place to gather, pray and celebrate Mass. The poor of this community can contribute furniture and some materials but do not have enough to finish building the structure.

This project is located at the Salesian Province in the Village of Miller, Northern Togo, Africa.

The total cost to complete the construction of the chapel = $10,000.00

Salesian Province, Village of Miller, Northern Togo, Africa

To complete the construction of the chapel = $10,000.00

Posted on: 08/14/17

Parishioners of St. John Bosco’s Parish in Boko are spread out over 29 villages; almost every village has a local chapel. Many chapels are in danger of collapsing and are in urgent need of serious repair. Leaking roofs, ceilings and windows, as well as severely damaged structures make it very difficult and hazardous for the villagers to attend Mass and other community gatherings.

This project is locate in the villages of Badalipara, Burahara and Shantipur in the South Kamrup District of Assam, India.

Breakdown of 4 chapels:
a. Chapel in Burahara = $2,735.00
b. Chapel in Shantipur = $2,735.00
c. Chapel in Badalipara= $1,955.00
d. Chapel in Machynakhuwa = $1,955.00

Total cost to repair roofing, ceilings, windows, and paint in four chapels in most dire need = $9,380.00

The villages of Badalipara, Burahara and Shantipur in the South Kamrup District of Assam, India

Total cost to repair roofing, ceilings, windows, and paint in four chapels in most dire need = $9,380.00 Breakdown of 4 chapels: a. Chapel in Burahara = $2,735.00 (funded 8/14/17) b. Chapel in Shantipur = $2,735.00 (funded 8/14/17) c. Chapel in Badalipara= $1,955.00 (funded 8/1/17) d. Chapel in Machynakhuwa = $1,955.00 (funded 12/1/16)

Posted on: 08/14/17

Supply funding for Salesian program which helps poor children suffering from HIV/AIDS. The funding will help provide educational courses, medical treatment, medicines and nutritional meals.

This project is located at the Don Bosco CALM Program in Namugongo, Kampala, Uganda.

The total cost to help provide for the children’s needs for 8 months = $8,000.00

Don Bosco CALM Program - Namugongo - Kampala, Uganda

To help provide for the children's needs for 8 months = $8,000.00

Posted on: 06/20/17

An intensive 4-day seminar for Salesians that will help them enhance their missionary service to 25,000 at-risk children in 14 mission sites.

The project is located in the ATE Salesian Province of Yaunde, Cameroon, Africa.

For a 4 day training seminar for 22 Salesman missionaries = $7,000

The Salesians of the ATE Province - Yaunde, Cameroon, Africa

For a 4 day training seminar for 22 Salesman missionaries = $7,000