Country: Peru
GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches annual ‘Loaves and Fishes’ fundraiser to support critical aid shipments
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For every dollar donated, Salesian Missions is able to ship $14 worth of critical goods. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 8, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, recently launched its annual “Loaves and Fishes” fundraiser which raises funds to ship life-saving aid to more than 130 countries around the…
PERU: More than 9,600 people receive nutritional support with rice-meal shipment
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Meals reach people who are sick and elderly, at-risk youth, and other marginalized populations. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 27, 2023) More than 9,600 vulnerable people in Peru received nutritional support thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit Christian…
PERU: Salesian chapels receive solar panels
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Project made possible through donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 23, 2023) Salesian chapels in Peru received solar panels to help with electricity thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Solar panels were provided to Santa María de Cahuapanas, Barranquita, Chopiloma and…
WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights feeding programs
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Salesian Missions operates feeding programs in its schools and centers through partnerships. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globe in honoring World Food Day. Celebrated each year on Oct. 16, the day was established to…
PERU: Vulnerable people receive food aid through partnership
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Vulnerable populations struggling with insecurity receive food aid thanks to partnership between Feed My Starving Children and Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 22, 2021) Vulnerable populations in Peru who are struggling with food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns received food aid in 2020 thanks to a partnership between Feed My…
WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Educational and social programs aid refugees around the globe
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Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs that aid refugees. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2021) 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 since 2001 on June 20. The day, which is coordinated by the…
GLOBAL: Funding supports most vulnerable during pandemic with food and prevention measures
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Salesian Missions funds COVID-19-related projects to provide nutritional support and prevention measures in countries around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 2, 2021) When the global COVID-19 pandemic struck and countries began lockdowns, Salesian missionaries around the globe went into action ensuring that those who were impacted in their local communities had the food and…
Provide Laptops for Vulnerable Students Learning Remotely
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The Cetpro Bosconia School is in a settlement made up mostly of migrant and displaced populations. Even before the COVID-19 lockdown, the school was preparing to help teachers provide virtual schooling. But without proper equipment and materials, disadvantaged students cannot participate in remote learning. 50 laptops will help them continue their education during these challenging…
GLOBAL: Celebrating International Migrants Day
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In honor of International Migrants Day, Salesian Missions highlights programs that assist migrants and their families. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 18, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Migrants Day. Each year, International Migrants Day is held on Dec.…
WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: Salesian Missions highlights humanitarian assistance in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
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Programs in Burundi, India, Malawi and Peru illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that support this year’s theme, which is focused on humanitarian work during the pandemic. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 19, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe…