Country: Benin
INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights educational and sports programs for youth
Programs help youth develop confidence, contribute to peaceful environments. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 21, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed on Sept. 21 each year. The United Nations General Assembly declared the…
WEST AFRICA: Salesian missionaries help 19 students with business plans thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Students receive mentoring as they facilitate businesses. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2026) Salesian missionaries in West Africa were able to help students with business plans and business implementation thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Salesians chose 19 students from Benin, Guinea Conakry, Mali*…
WEST AFRICA: Salesians increase institutional capacity to manage projects thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Director accesses specialized training in US.NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 1, 2026) The Salesian Province of West and North Africa was able to increase the institutional capacity of the planning and development office thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.By enabling the director of the planning…
WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that support youth at risk
July 30 aims to raise awareness, protect rights. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 30, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, United Nations member states adopted a resolution that designated July 30…
WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights educational investments that help keep youth in school, safe from child labor
Day brings attention to global extent of child labor. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. The day has been celebrated on June 12 since 2002, and it brings attention…
INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian Missions highlights programs that provide support and education for youth at risk
June 4 affirms commitment to protect the rights of children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 4, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Recognized on June 4 each year since its United Nations…
INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that educate and empower youth
Day celebrated each year on April 12. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 12, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and international organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight of children and youth who are homeless on the International Day for Street Children. The day provides organizations…
Scholarships Deliver New Hope for a Better Future
Educational opportunities are especially difficult to come by for young people living in sub-Saharan Africa. But thanks to a scholarship program funded by our kind donors, 325 students from 18 communities across six West African countries are being given the chance to change their futures.
WEST AFRICA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides scholarships for 325 students
Youth came from 18 communities in 6 countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 3, 2026) Salesians were able to provide scholarships to 325 youth thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The youth came from 18 communities in six countries in West Africa, including Benin, Burkina…
INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs for youth in need
Salesian missionaries work in more than 130 countries around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each year on Aug. 12, International Youth Day was established by the…