Country: Tanzania
INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support and empower youth
Salesian programs help children live safely, provide basic needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and international organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight of children and youth who are homeless on the International Day for Street Children. The day…
INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights sports programs that promote inclusion
Sports programs empower and educate youth around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which is celebrated each year on April 6. The United…
GLOBAL: Salesian Missions highlights educational work combating crisis of 250 million youth out of school
Salesian missionaries establish primary, secondary and vocational schools in poor, remote places. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 28, 2025) Top of Form Salesian missionaries are working to fill the gaps in education for youth living in conditions of poverty in some of the most remote communities around the globe. The United Nations Education, Science and Cultural…
INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth
Salesians around the globe work to ensure youth can live more fulfilled lives. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2025) 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…
TANZANIA: Students have new housing thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
School offers training to youth who are poor and young adults. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 26, 2024) Don Bosco Kilimanjaro International Institute for Telecommunications, Electronics and Computers (Don Bosco KIITEC), located in Arusha, Tanzania, has a new hostel for 300 students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians…
Young Women Breaking Barriers
There’s a saying in Africa that goes something like this: “When you educate a girl, you educate an entire society.” Still, many societies on the continent remain resistant to gender equality, which makes such an education challenging to acquire. Recent graduates from a Salesian school in Tanzania serve as an inspiration. “One of the most…
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights support for educators
Projects help teachers provide high-quality education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 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 World Teachers’ Day celebrated each year on Oct. 5. The day honors the vital role that teachers play in the lives…
INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions focuses on life-changing education and social programs
In more than 5,500 Salesian schools and centers, missionaries educate youth in some of the poorest places on the planet. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2022) 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 for the Eradication of…
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support and educate youth
Access to education lays the foundation for a better future for youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 12, 2022) 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…
TANZANIA: Students gain from renewable energy training
316 students receive renewable energy training thanks to funding Salesian Missions received from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 5, 2022) A total of 316 students looking to make a career in renewable energy received training in solar installation, operation and maintenance thanks to grant funding Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm…