Country: Kenya
KENYA: Don Bosco Utume undergoes renovation thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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Seminarians from several African countries preparing for ministry at school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 28, 2026) Don Bosco Utume in Nairobi, Kenya, has been able to renovate the building housing students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding transformed the living conditions of…
INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that educate and empower youth
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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…
WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights water projects that make clean, fresh water available in communities
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‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells, supplying clean water a priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2026) 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 on water…
KENYA: Salesian missionaries provide spirituality training for Salesian teachers thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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Project trained 66 animators and teachers across seven parishes. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 8, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to train Pontifical Missionary Children animators and Sunday school teachers in Salesian parishes in Kenya, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Through this project 66…
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that focus on inclusion
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Programs advance inclusivity for people with disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of People with Disabilities. Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has outlined and reiterated its commitment…
WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure clean water and proper sanitation
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‘Clean Water Initiative’ includes ensuring bathroom facilities for students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov.19, 2025) 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 needs of…
KENYA: Don Bosco Utume installs new water tank thanks to funding from Salesian Missions
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Project part of the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 3, 2025) Don Bosco Utume in Nairobi, Kenya, has installed a new tank to provide clean water to community members and others, including people who are marginalized, thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don…
KENYA: Don Bosco Makuya replaces school roof thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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Removal of asbestos makes school safer for students, staff. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 20, 2025) Salesian missionaries with Don Bosco Makuya in Kenya were able to remove and replace hazardous asbestos roofing thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. All of the asbestos has been…
GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure youth have access to clean water
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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…
WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs for refugees
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Salesians provide direct support of basic needs, training for a better future. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 20, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Refugee Day, held each year on June 20 since 2001. The day, which is coordinated…