Country: Rwanda
GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: Salesian Missions highlights education and support for parents who are vulnerable
June 1 honors parents and caregivers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating June 1 as the Global Day of Parents. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, the day honors parents throughout…
RWANDA: Don Bosco Gatenga Center has new sanitation facilities thanks to Salesian Missions
Project part of ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 20, 2026) Top of FormDon Bosco Gatenga Vocational Training Center, located in Gatenga, in the Kicukiro District of Kigali, Rwanda, has improved sanitation for students thanks to donor funding. The funding came from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” Salesian Missions is the U.S. development…
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…
CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that lead to peaceful environments
Programs address social, economic needs of youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of Peace. Every year on Jan. 1, the Pope marks the day with a special message inviting all…
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs for youth
Salesians around the globe work to ensure all youth know their rights. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2025) 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…
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that focus on inclusion
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…
CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights social programs that help people in poverty
Day established by Pope Francis in 2016. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 16, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of the Poor. The day, celebrated on Nov. 16, will be the ninth celebration of the day. This day was…
INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights social programs that meet basic needs
Education, workforce development provided for youth and their families. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2025) 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 General…
Your Generosity Inspires Poor Students in Rwanda
For the 260 kids who attend the Don Bosco Muhazi Technical and Vocational School in Rwanda, devastating hunger and unstable living conditions had created overwhelming obstacles to learning. But now, thanks to caring friends like you, Salesian Missions has provided food assistance and essential supplies for the students, giving them the support they need to…
RWANDA: Don Bosco Muhazi provides essential support to 260 students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Aid crucial for students from remote areas. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 30, 2025) Don Bosco Muhazi Technical and Vocational School in Rwanda had the funding to support 260 students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding provided food assistance and essential supplies. Fifty…