Country: Nigeria
NIGERIA: Salesian missionaries provide clean water for more than 3,300 people thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Salesians drill borewell, install tank and solar pump. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 18, 2025) Salesian missionaries have been able to provide clean water for people in the village of Isi-Obi Ukwu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project, part of the Salesian…
NIGERIA: Salesian sisters start construction on new nursery and primary school thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
School to educate 250 students, with young girls a priority. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) Salesian sisters with Mary Help of Christians were able to start construction for a nursery and primary school in Ikorodu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The…
Our Clean Water Initiative Saves Precious Lives
It’s a global crisis. One in 11 people – that’s a total of 703 million worldwide – do not have access to clean water. Adults are getting sick – and children are dying – from preventable diseases simply because they’re consuming contaminated water. Our Clean Water Initiative was launched to tackle this issue, and to…
NIGERIA: Salesian Training Center and Oratory has new basketball and volleyball courts thanks to funding from Salesian Missions
Salesians working to identify and nurture the talents of young people. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 8, 2025) The Salesian Technical and Vocational Training Center and Oratory in the Dominic Savio Community in Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria, has new basketball and volleyball courts thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of…
A Surge of Abandoned Youth
The situation is dire. Growing wealth disparities and the high rate of people fleeing their homeland due to internal conflict have caused a surge in the number of abandoned children living on the streets in Nigeria. “These vulnerable young victims face abuse, exploitation or worse. Without immediate intervention, the consequences for these children are harsh,”…
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…
INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs that aid poor youth
Youth gain education, support for basic needs to help find path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty held on Oct. 17 each…
INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women
Programs strive to empower young women and girls by providing education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2024) 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 Rural Women, which is celebrated each year on Oct. 15. This…
Helping Girls Overcome Obstacles to Education
Did you know that, around the world, one in five girls doesn’t finish elementary school? Or that globally, girls between the ages of 5 and 14 collectively devote 160 million more hours to unpaid care and domestic work than their male peers do, every single day? Our Salesian missionaries know. And they’re committed to changing…
WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: Salesian Missions highlights aid efforts around the globe
Salesians provide support in more than 130 countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (August 19, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Humanitarian Day. Celebrated every year on Aug. 19, World Humanitarian Day honors the humanitarian efforts worldwide that support…