Mission News
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…
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.