Mission News
Fr. Edward Cappelletti, SDB1921-2013We mourn the passing – and celebrate the life –of a true hero to the poor and needy.As a young Salesian priest in the 1950’s, Fr. Edward Cappelletti had a vision. Assigned the task of raising funds through a small missions development office in New Rochelle, New York, he aspired to accomplish…
Central African Republic: Please Help
December 9, 2013
You Can Save a Life in the Philippines
November 15, 2013
When Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines on November 8th, our Salesian missionaries living on the islands responded immediately to help their suffering neighbors—including many children orphaned in the wake of the storm. By quickly coordinating an emergency relief effort on the ground, many lives were spared. But now they are calling for outside help…
Safe Havens and Healthy Alternatives for Youth
November 7, 2013
Juarez, Mexico has been called “the murder capital of the world.” Escalating brutality among rival drug cartels — combined with widespread corruption and poverty — casts a cloud of hopelessness and despair over this city just to the west of El Paso. In a bold effort to curb the violence and bring positive, peaceful change…
Thanksgiving Meals Ready for Delivery … with Your Help
November 1, 2012
Thanksgiving Day is about to be lifechanging for thousands of starving children… if we can count on you. Tons of donated food by partnering humanitarian organizations is ready for shipment. We just need help to cover the transportation expenses so our Salesian Missionaries can get nutritious meals into the hands – and mouths – of…
A Remarkable Legacy
November 1, 2012
The Christmas season is a wonderful time to ensure a bright future for the world’s neediest children. By including Salesian Missions in your estate planning – whether you designate us in your will or establish a Charitable Gift Annuity that provides you with guaranteed income for life – you will establish a legacy that will…
In Sri Lanka: Giving Girl Soldiers A Better Life
April 13, 2012
Their bright smiles and cheerful appearances conceal the grim pasts of the young girls at the Mary Help of Christians House in Negombo, Sri Lanka. These girls are former child soldiers, trying to heal and move on from devastating physical and emotional wounds.Mary Help of Christians is home to 173 girls who were soldiers during…
In India: A Team Effort to Rescue Street Children
April 13, 2012
At the Coimbatore railway station in India, homeless children are a common sight. Many arrive by train – they are stowaways taking desperate measures to escape extreme poverty, abuse and neglect. Sadly, they fail to realize that life on the streets will only prolong their misery.Fortunately, there is a group of guardian angels who have…
Thank You for Making a Difference in 2011!
December 9, 2011
Your kindness and generosity in 2011 touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of needy children, families and communities around the globe. Thanks to you…- The Laura Viguna Shelter in Freetown opened its doors to dozens of homeless girls, providing them with safety and protection against exploitation and abuse on the streets.
Preventing Violence Among Youth
December 7, 2011
El Salvador has the sad title of ‘most violent country in the world’ due to its excessive murder rate and epidemic of crime. In response, the government has implemented ‘zero tolerance’ policies with youth gangs who are at the root of the problem. However, due to a lack of attention to reintegration and education, the…