Country: Peru
INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower youth
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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
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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
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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
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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…
PERU: 3 Salesian oratories build roofs thanks to donor funding
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Each oratory serves more than 100 children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 31, 2023) Three Salesian oratories (youth centers) in Piura, Peru, are making infrastructure upgrades thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Bartolome Garelli, Maria Auxiliadora and Domingo Sage oratories needed significant reconstruction and new…
INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights programs helping youth find path out of poverty
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Along with providing education, Salesian missionaries work to meet basic needs of youth and their families. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 5, 2023) 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.…
WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesian programs help prevent trafficking, support victims
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2023 theme is ‘Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.’ NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 30, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, United Nations member states adopted a resolution…
WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing training for poor youth
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Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Youth Skills Day, celebrated each year on July 15 since 2014. The United…
Donated Tools Build Hope for Migrant Youth
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Growing up in Venezuela hadn’t been easy for young Francis—and it’s no wonder. Pummeled by skyrocketing inflation and the country’s relentless economic crisis, he and his family struggled just to eat most days. Getting an education, finding stable work, and earning a livable wage were three dreams that were just that—dreams. Like the vast majority…
PERU: Donation provides youth with tools for studies
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Nearly 1,400 benefit through partnership between ASAP – Tools for Empowerment and Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 16, 2023) Nearly 1,400 people in Peru benefited from a donation from ASAP – Tools for Empowerment thanks to a partnership with Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Don Bosco Foundation…