Funded New Projects

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

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