Country: Peru
INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that meet basic needs and ensure educational access
UN has recognized importance of eradicating poverty in all forms. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 5, 2026) 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 of Charity celebrated each year on Sept. 5. The date was chosen by the…
INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs for youth
Aug. 12 raises awareness of issues affecting young people around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 12, 2026) 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…
PERU: Salesian missionaries have funding to improve Salesian education center thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Funding ensures continuity of technical educational services for youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 6, 2026) Salesian missionaries had donor funding to strengthen technical training for vulnerable Indigenous youth living in Datem del Marañón, one of the eight provinces in the Loreto region of Peru. The funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the…
PERU: Salesian Missions provides donor funding for pool repair at Bosconia Center
Project impacts 400 youth who participate in programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 22, 2026) Salesian missionaries have been able to complete comprehensive maintenance on a swimming pool at the Bosconia Center in Piura, Peru. The project was made possible thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don…
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that address climate action in local communities
Salesian organizations around globe focus on environmentally friendly activities, education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June 5. The theme for the day is “A Global Call for…
ECUADOR: Salesians offer support to 260 local pastoral workers in Achuar communities thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Ministers from 50 communities in Amazon rainforest. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 27, 2026) Salesian missionaries had the funding to support Indigenous ministers, who are among the Achuar Indigenous population of Ecuador and Peru. The donor funding came from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. There were 260 local pastoral…
INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower youth
Nearly 1,000 Salesian vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools reach students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 2026) 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 Education on Jan. 24, recognized since 2018. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed…
PERU: Salesians improve learning environment for students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Air conditioning, roof reduce heat issues affecting students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 27, 2025) Salesian missionaries have been able improve the learning environment for youth who are vulnerable and are studying at the Bosconia center in Piura, Peru. The project was made possible thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of…
INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that lead to youth happiness
Salesian missionaries around the globe focus on empowering youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Day of Happiness, which falls each year on March 20. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly…
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs for youth
Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted 75 years ago. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2023) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 10. Human Rights Day commemorates the day in…