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Our Annual Loaves and Fishes Appeal

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.

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May 2026 enews story 2 - India - A New Cornerstone for a Needy Community
A New Chapel Brings Hope

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.

May 2026 enews story3 - Middle East - Vital Support for Displaced Families in the Middle East
Responding in a Time of Crisis

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…

April 2026 enews - story 1 - south sudan - Clean Water is Saving Lives
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.

April 2026 enews - story 2 - Madagascar - New Building Expands Educational Opportunities
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.

March 2026 enews - story 1 - Responding to a Catastrophic Cyclone in Sri Lanka
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 …

March 2026 enews - story 2 - Zambia - Our Partnerships … and You are Helping to End Hunger
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…

Feb 2026 enews - story 1 - myanmar - Young Earthquake Victims Find Hope at Don Bosco Youth Center - children, students, classroom, green, desks, smiles, happy, asia
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…