Mission News
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…
Continuing Recovery in Venezuela
October 2, 2026
When disaster strikes, the first days are often defined by urgent needs: treating injuries, finding shelter, securing food and water, and searching for loved ones. But when those immediate needs subside, another difficult chapter starts. Families must figure out how to reconstruct homes, restore routines, and recover from everything they have lost.
Cultivating Mushrooms to Fight Student Hunger
October 2, 2026
Sometimes, an innovative solution to a difficult problem can begin with something surprisingly small. At St. John Bosco Secondary School in Ngozi, Burundi, mushroom cultivation is providing students with nutrition while helping the school become more self-sufficient.
The Path to Success Begins with Education
September 3, 2026
For many children and young people in Liberia, education is not a given. The chance to go to school and learn valuable skills is a distant dream for many, making it difficult to prepare for the future. They need more than just hope … they need opportunities to help them succeed.
Stopping the Food Crisis in India
September 3, 2026
A healthy meal does far more than satisfy hunger. For a growing child, it provides the strength to pursue future possibilities. Yet across India, many children lack consistent access to the nutrition they need to grow and thrive, putting their health and development at risk. Thankfully, for 150 marginalized young girls in the country, access…
Big Impact with Small Gifts in South Sudan
September 3, 2026
Sometimes, making a difference begins with the simplest gift. A bicycle, a book, or even a container to carry drinking water can transform and ease daily life for someone who has so little. In South Sudan*, where poverty and humanitarian challenges have left many families struggling to survive, access to everyday, basics can have an…
Stopping the Spread of Ebola
July 30, 2026
In communities already suffering from the effects of conflict, displacement and extreme poverty, a public health emergency can have devastating consequences. As Ebola continues to threaten the Democratic Republic of the Congo, families are facing yet another crisis that puts their health and well-being at risk.
A Long Road to Recovery in Venezuela
July 30, 2026
“What reaches us through the media is nothing compared to the immense scale of this tragedy.” That’s the firsthand report from Fr. Uba, one of our Salesian missionaries, upon his arrival in Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes on June 24th. To date, the catastrophic disaster has claimed more than 5,000 lives, injured nearly 17,000…
Tools for Tomorrow
July 30, 2026
For many young people, graduating from a vocational training program is only the first step toward a brighter future. The next challenge is often the hardest: finding the tools and resources needed to turn newly learned skills into a reliable source of income. Without that opportunity, even the most determined graduates can struggle to find…
A Beacon of Hope in a Growing Crisis
July 6, 2026
Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, robbing millions of people of their freedom. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), children now account for nearly 40% of all detected trafficking victims worldwide, with the number of child victims increasing by 31% in recent years. Behind every…