In 1935, the government of Haiti invited Salesian missionaries to establish a professional training school for marginalized youth. Since then, the Salesians of Don Bosco have become the second-largest providers of education on the island, teaching and offering other vital services to more than 25,000 children. With Haiti as a model, missionaries have extended similar programs to four additional countries in the Caribbean, including the neighboring Dominican Republic. In a region of pervasive poverty, meaningful intervention remains crucial in creating better opportunities, and futures, for all.

Countries where we work in Caribbean

Countries that are highlighted have a wealth of additional information to view.

Cuba*

Curaçao

Dominican Republic
Haiti

Puerto Rico

Salesian Missions works in more than 130 countries around the globe

Africa

Serving in 44 countries since 1896.

Asia

Serving in 17 countries since 1906.

Middle East

Serving in nine countries since 1891.

Oceania

Serving in seven countries since 1922.

North America

Serving in three countries since 1892.

Central America

Serving in six countries since 1897.

South America

Serving in 10 countries since 1875.

Europe

Serving in 36 countries since 1846.

Caribbean

Serving in five countries since 1917.

*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.