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Clean Water is Saving Lives

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.

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New Building Expands Educational Opportunities

The impoverished community surrounding our Salesian Technical and Vocational Center in Mahajanga, Madagascar is celebrating the construction of a new building which will benefit its 400 students, plus provide educational opportunities for even more young people living in the region.

April 2026 enews - story 3 - West Africa - Scholarships Deliver New Hope for a Better Future
Scholarships Deliver New Hope for a Better Future

Educational opportunities are especially difficult to come by for young people living in sub-Saharan Africa. But thanks to a scholarship program funded by our kind donors, 325 students from 18 communities across six West African countries are being given the chance to change their futures.

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Responding to a Destructive Cyclone in Sri Lanka

This past November, Cyclone Ditwah unleashed devastating rains, catastrophic winds, and terrifying landslides across the small nation of Sri Lanka. The destruction caused by the storm has obliterated communities, infrastructure and emergency response …

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Our Partnerships … and You are Helping to End Hunger

Feeling the constant gnawing pain from an empty stomach is not something that any child should have to endure. Hunger can derail a child’s focus, making their ability to succeed in school nearly impossible. Yet this is a sad reality faced by hundreds of thousands of youth every day. That’s why we partner with other…

Solar Panels Shed Light on Education

In Sarh, Chad, impoverished young people rely on the Don Bosco Center as a lifeline for education and a pathway out of poverty. But frequent power outages across the region have long hindered daily life. To address this issue, our Salesian missionaries have launched an ambitious initiative to install 40 solar panels, bringing dependable electricity…

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Restoring Hope for Earthquake Victims

For families living in Mandalay — Myanmar’s second-largest city — daily life is filled with uncertainty and hardship. In March 2025, a powerful earthquake severely damaged the city’s infrastructure, leaving millions of people in crisis…

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Pakistan Flood Victims Grateful for Your Support

Families in Lahore, Pakistan continue to recover from the devastating 2025 floods. While the waters have receded, the challenges remain: homes damaged, schools closed, and countless families still struggling with food insecurity and displacement…

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Impoverished Community in Nigeria Rejoices Clean Water

In Onitsha, Nigeria, your generosity helped fund a new borehole at the Don Bosco Secondary School — bringing reliable access to clean water and transforming daily life on campus. This vital improvement has created a safer, healthier and more …

Jan 2026 enews - story 1 - India - Dozens of Children Rescued from Child Labor Abuse
Dozens of Children Rescued from Child Labor Abuse

Throughout India, vulnerable children sadly become victims of child labor every day. Each child that goes out onto the streets to work is subject to a number of child rights violations, including: working for hours without breaks and little to no …