Country: Equatorial Guinea
GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: Salesian Missions highlight programs that care for whole family
Salesian missionaries provide support to the parents of the children in their programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating Global Day of Parents, which was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.…
INT’L DAY OF FAMILIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs for families in poverty
Programs support people facing poverty, lack of education, hunger and homelessness NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 15, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring the International Day of Families celebrated each year on May 15. The day is organized by the International…
WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights water and sanitation projects
‘Clean Water Initiative’ prioritizes building wells and supplying fresh water. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2022) 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 to the global…
GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects and soap donations
Projects give access to clean water and soap to people living in poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2022. The day, organized by the Global Handwashing Partnership, is celebrated each year on Oct.…
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: The Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’ brings fresh water to parish
The project is one of 18 planned for rural villages in the area. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 25, 2022) The Salesian parish in the town of Beayop, in the Diocese of Ebibeyín, Equatorial Guinea, has clean, fresh water thanks to the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The project provided funding for a new water well,…
INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights sports programs that help youth develop leadership skills
Salesian Missions highlights sports programs that help youth develop leadership skills and relationships with peers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2021) Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which is celebrated each year on April 6. The United Nations General Assembly designated…
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Sacred Heart Parish has clean, fresh water in the village of Okong-Oyeck thanks to Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’
The new well ensures residents in the community have the clean, fresh water they need for their health and to curb the outbreak of disease. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 13, 2020) Sacred Heart Parish in the Diocese of Ebebiyín in Equatorial Guinea has clean, fresh water in the village of Okong-Oyeck thanks to a Salesian…
Construct Wells and Cisterns at 18 Locations
In this remote, impoverished diocese of Equatorial Guinea, there are several parishes where the population lives without safe drinking water. The Salesians hope to alleviate this crisis, increase sanitation, improve the health of children, and supply clean drinking water by constructing wells and cisterns in 18 rural sites. Please note – even partial funding for…