Mission News
A fresh coat of paint – inside and out. Toilets that finally flush properly. Window and door frames free from rot. Cement and plaster pillars without cracks. Recent renovations to the Don Bosco Technical and Vocational Training Center in Makuyu, Kenya are lifting the spirits of students. And you helped make that possible. The Center…
A Field of Dreams in Ukraine
May 15, 2025
On a crisp day in early 2024, an energetic group of children stood on a deteriorating field adjacent to their Blessed Klymenty and Andrey Sheptytskyi School gymnasium in Lviv, Ukraine*. They eagerly gathered as their beloved Salesian priest approached them carrying a soccer ball. What he was about to say would spark a huge reaction.…
A Loaves and Fishes Miracle
May 15, 2025
You can perform a modern-day miracle. Just as Jesus transformed two loaves of bread and five fish into enough food to feed thousands of people, our annual Loaves and Fishes appeal multiplies every $1 you give into $14 worth of life-saving supplies. “We’re fortunate to have strong, long-standing partnerships with other humanitarian organizations that donate…
Our Clean Water Initiative Saves Precious Lives
April 10, 2025
It’s a global crisis. One in 11 people – that’s a total of 703 million worldwide – do not have access to clean water. Adults are getting sick – and children are dying – from preventable diseases simply because they’re consuming contaminated water. Our Clean Water Initiative was launched to tackle this issue, and to…
Hope for Children Amid Unrest in Syria
April 10, 2025
At a time when families are struggling amid turmoil and unrest in Syria*, the Salesian Center in Aleppo is bringing hope, opportunity – and a sense of normalcy. That’s because the Center offers a safe place where children can continue to learn while engaging in recreational activities with their friends. The situation in Syria has…
Empowering At-Risk Girls in Sierra Leone
April 10, 2025
In a desperate attempt to survive and escape their misery, impoverished young girls in Sierra Leone often find themselves succumbing to drugs, theft and prostitution. Their well-being is a top priority at Don Bosco Fambul in Freetown where many of these damaged victims of poverty are on the path toward a better life. To ease…
Salesian Scholarships Give Hope to Vulnerable Children
March 20, 2025
The outlook for impoverished youth in Sub-Saharan Africa is concerning. More than one out of every five children between the ages of 6-11 – and a third of children between 12-14 – are out of school. That number increases to nearly 60% for young people between the ages of 15-17. Fortunately, there’s hope … thanks…
A New Open Hall for Students in India
March 20, 2025
Inclement weather frequently disrupted outdoor activities at the Don Bosco Secondary School in Tamil Nadu, India. But now students and staff have a safe place to assemble thanks to a covered multi-purpose open hall funded by Salesian Missions and made possible by caring friends like you. “Because of limited space, students often had to stand…
New Computers Help Students Succeed
March 20, 2025
The Don Bosco Technical Institute in Ashaiman, Ghana recently purchased new computers with the latest software for its computer lab, thanks to the generous support of friends like you. The much-needed computers are empowering students with essential technology skills that will help them succeed in the classroom and pursue rewarding careers. Noah, a student at…
New Tools for Learning
February 13, 2025
In a rural country where the vast majority of residents suffer from poverty, Sri Lankan youth have very few chances to pursue a better life. Fortunately, with the support of caring friends like you, Salesian Missions has funded new laptop computers that will help open doors to a much brighter future for young people. At…