Country: Tanzania
GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure youth have access to clean water for proper hygiene
‘Clean Water Initiative’ prioritizes building wells and water systems. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct.15, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2026. The day, organized by the Global Handwashing Partnership, is celebrated each year on Oct. 15 and is dedicated to increasing…
Clean Water Saves Countless Lives
Clean water is something most of us rarely have to think about. Yet for billions of people around the world, having enough safe water to drink, cook with, and maintain basic hygiene remains a daily concern. The consequences reach far beyond thirst. A lack of reliable water compromises health and forces families to spend hours…
WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: Salesian Missions highlights aid efforts around the globe
Day is celebrated Aug. 19. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 19, 2026) 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 people in crisis.…
TANZANIA: Salesian missionaries construct new provincial house thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Province one of newest Salesian provinces in the world. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 20, 2026) Salesian missionaries in the St. Artemide Zatti Province of Tanzania have the funding for construction of a new provincial house thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project is…
TANZANIA: Salesians complete renovation project at Chemchem Parish thanks to Salesian Missions
New chapel also built to benefit parish community. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 4, 2026) Salesian missionaries were able to complete a renovation project for the priests’ residence and parish office of the Salesian Chemchem Parish, located in Lindi, Tanzania, thanks to donor funding. Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco,…
TANZANIA: Water project funded by Salesian Missions ensures clean water access to 10,000 people in Don Bosco Igawa Parish
Project part of the ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 17, 2026) Salesian missionaries with the Don Bosco Igawa Parish in Tanzania have fresh, clean water for their community thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding was part of the Salesian Missions…
TANZANIA: Don Bosco Novitiate completes renovation thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Improvements benefit novices, youth and community. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 4, 2026) Top of FormDon Bosco Novitiate in Morogoro, Tanzania, completed a renovation project thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Fifteen years of use, combined with harsh tropical weather and limited resources for major…
TANZANIA: Don Bosco Novitiate has clean water access thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
Project part of the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 5, 2026) Salesian missionaries with the Don Bosco Novitiate, located in Morogoro, Tanzania, have access to clean water thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project is part of the Salesian Missions…
WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights vocational and technical education for youth who are disadvantaged
Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (July 15, 2025) 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 on July 15 each year since 2014. The United Nations designated the…
WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights educational investments that help reduce child labor
Salesian programs rescue children from labor, ensure they have their needs met. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. The day has been celebrated on June 12 since 2002, and…