Country: Burundi
WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that nourish students
Programs include agriculture activities, feeding youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globe in honoring World Food Day. Celebrated each year on Oct. 16, the day was established to bring attention to the plight of…
Cultivating Mushrooms to Fight Student Hunger
Sometimes, an innovative solution to a difficult problem can begin with something surprisingly small. At St. John Bosco Secondary School in Ngozi, Burundi, mushroom cultivation is providing students with nutrition while helping the school become more self-sufficient.
BURUNDI: Students at Don Bosco High School receive Rise Against Hunger meals through partnership with Salesian Missions
More than 950 students have access to better nutrition. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 26, 2026) More than 950 students attending Don Bosco High School in Ngozi, Burundi*, had access to better nutrition during the first half of 2025 as a result of a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of…
GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal
$1 donation provides $20 of critical nutrition. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 3, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20 of critical nutrition. Salesian Missions maintains partnerships…
GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure youth have access to clean water
The Salesian ‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells a priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2025. The day, organized by the Global Handwashing Partnership, is celebrated each year on Oct. 15 and is…
Improve Hygiene and Sanitation for Vulnerable Children – #471
The Salesians in Burundi are committed to improving the lives of the children at the Don Bosco Kagwema Center by providing them with access to clean, safe and hygienic sanitation facilities. This vital project will fund the construction of restroom facilities, including the building structure, a septic system, toilets and a 10,000-liter rainwater catchment tank.…
BURUNDI: More than 1,600 students receive Rise Against Hunger meals through partnership with Salesian Missions
Students have more energy, can better engage with studies. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 20, 2025) More than 1,600 students attending Don Bosco high schools in Ngozi and Buterere, Burundi*, had access to better nutrition during the second half of 2024 as a result of a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the…
WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure clean water for youth
‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells and supplying clean water a top priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day. Led by U.N.-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations’ work…
WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water and sanitation initiatives
‘Clean Water Initiative’ continues to make supplying fresh, clean water a top priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Toilet Day. Celebrated each year on Nov. 19, the day brings the world’s attention…
GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal
Students in Salesian schools thriving as a result of feeding programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 1, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation into $20…