Mission News
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…
Giving Children a Safe Place to Learn
July 6, 2026
For years, children in Khallet Taha, a remote village in the South Hebron Hills of the West Bank, faced a difficult challenge before their school day even began. For many families, reaching the nearest classroom required a long journey on foot, making education difficult to access.
Their Circumstances Do Not Define Their Future
July 6, 2026
Every child wants to feel like they belong. For Jorge, a 13-year-old student in Quito, Ecuador, that feeling seemed out of reach. After his mother was incarcerated, he was left alone until his grandmother was able to take him in. Even then, life remained difficult. At his previous schools, he was teased because he wore…
Hope Rises Through the Darkness
June 3, 2026
Fear, uncertainty and loss are daily realities for millions of people worldwide whose lives have been shattered by the horrors of war. Families are often forced to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs. Children are robbed …
Scholarships Empower Young Girls in India
June 3, 2026
Imagine watching your future slip away simply because the struggles of poverty make education impossible. This is the heartbreaking reality for countless young girls in India, where financial hardship often decides whether a child can stay …
Future Salesian Priests Express Gratitude
June 3, 2026
Hot water, functioning bathrooms, and safe living spaces may seem simple, but for the seminarians at Don Bosco Utume, in Kenya, these improvements have been a blessing. For years, deteriorating infrastructure created daily challenges, but today …
Our Annual Loaves and Fishes Appeal
May 4, 2026
A modern-day miracle is taking shape thanks to the generosity of caring friends like you. Just as Jesus transformed two loaves of bread and a few fish into enough food to feed thousands, your support of our annual Loaves and Fishes campaign multiplies every $1 you give into $14 worth of life-saving supplies.
A New Chapel Brings Hope
May 4, 2026
Until recently, faithful residents of Monjurgaon, India, lacked a suitable place to gather for worship and other group events. In addition to major structural issues, the former chapel did not offer enough space to become what the area really needed: a welcoming center where people could come together — the heart of the community.
Responding in a Time of Crisis
May 4, 2026
Our missionaries at the Salesian Jesus the Adolescent of the Middle East Province are working tirelessly to prepare for the influx of refugees from Palestine, Israel and Lebanon. Conflict in the region has forced displaced families to travel for miles in search of safety for themselves and their loved ones. Children are especially traumatized by…
Clean Water is Saving Lives
March 31, 2026
Around the world, over 2 billion people are in need of clean water. Without it, precious lives – including millions of children – are vulnerable to preventable illnesses and even death. That’s why your support of our Clean Water Initiative is so important. And it’s making a huge difference.