Feeding Hungry Children in Haiti
You and other good friends make it possible for Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger to partner and feed over 3,000 youth in Haiti.
The shipments of food donated by Rise Against Hunger were received by the Salesians of Don Bosco and then distributed to 11 Salesian centers and schools in the first half of 2024. Without your support this life-saving effort wouldn’t have been possible.
Haiti faces ongoing political and social strife, with many areas dealing with gangs and violence on the streets. The conditions have caused an influx of people fleeing the capital for the relative safety of the northern regions, which have seen an increase of children living on the streets.
By working together, Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization growing a global movement to end hunger, have enabled children like Rodnel to follow their dreams as they grow stronger and healthier due to the nutritious food they receive each day.
Such is the miracle of your generosity.
Rodnel has been living in Timkatec for five years. He said, “when I arrived at Timkatec, I started getting meals every day. The meals are important to me because they give me strength and they taste good. Not only did I gain weight, but I also gained the energy to study.”
For the first time in his life, when Rodnel came to Timkatec, he was able to experience food security. Knowing where his next meal was coming from allowed him to think of his future, his goals, and his dreams. Now a seventh-grader, Rodnel is taking vocational courses in masonry. He states “I simply love learning this job skill.”
Due to your incredible support, children like Rodnel can focus on learning viable skills and aspire to be contributing members of society.
Healthy nutrition and safe housing protect vulnerable students
The compassion and generosity of our donors has helped provide safe housing and vital food to 350 children living at Salesian boarding schools in Myanmar – critical for their survival amidst terror and hostility that surrounds them.
Unprecedented socioeconomic and humanitarian turbulence in the country – combined with natural disasters – has caused massive suffering among children and families.
Nearly 3.5 million people are displaced. Many roam the dangerous streets in a desperate search for shelter. They are hungry but food is scarce. And there’s little chance they can find a job to make ends meet.
Years of progress in the country have been wiped out. Nearly half the population suffers from severe poverty. The region is gripped in fear and misery. And children are at the greatest risk.
“When our missionaries heard about the critical situation our students were facing in Myanmar, we knew we had to respond right away,” said Father Michael Conway, director of Salesian Missions.
Salesian Missions – with your support – immediately addressed two urgent needs … safe housing and vital nutrition. We donated funds to help house students at several Salesian communities. We were also able to purchase and provide essential food supplies including rice, beans and other vegetables.
“The abundant kindness of our donors makes a big difference when it’s needed most,” says Fr. Mike. “With support from our friends, we act in times of crises – and save precious lives as a result. And for that, I’m very grateful.”