01 Jan

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WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights technology education for poor youth

Pope Francis focuses his message for the day on theme ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of Peace. Every year on Jan. 1, the Pope marks theRead more about WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights technology education for poor youth[…]

20 Nov

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WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs

World Children’s Day promotes international togetherness and awareness on children’s issues. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day, also known as Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on Nov. 20, theRead more about WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs[…]

19 Nov

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WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support people in poverty

Education, workforce development and social programs help create a path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of the Poor. The day, celebrated on Nov. 19, will be the 7th celebrationRead more about WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support people in poverty[…]

02 Nov

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A Clinic Without Walls in Myanmar

Myanmar* is a country in crisis. And with no apparent end in sight, our Salesian missionaries on the ground have adjusted their ongoing relief efforts to bring critical aid directly into the hands of those who need it most. “I’m not exaggerating when I say, ‘it can’t happen soon enough,’” says Father Timothy Ploch, interimRead more about A Clinic Without Walls in Myanmar[…]

17 Oct

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INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights lifechanging education and social programs

Salesian missionaries ensure those in need have access to programs and services. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty held on Oct. 17 each year. ThisRead more about INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights lifechanging education and social programs[…]

06 Sep

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MYANMAR: Students learn with new laptops

Salesian school purchases 25 laptops thanks to donor funding. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 6, 2023) Students in a Salesian school in Myanmar* have laptop computers thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Donor funding was utilized to purchase 25 laptops to help the students withRead more about MYANMAR: Students learn with new laptops[…]

05 Sep

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MYANMAR: Health services reach 500 people thanks to donor funding

Salesians adapt to provide medication and support where needed. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 5, 2023) People in Salesian communities and people who are internally displaced in Myanmar* received medication and other health support thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. While initially wanting to setRead more about MYANMAR: Health services reach 500 people thanks to donor funding[…]

11 Oct

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower young girls through education and social support

Programs in El Salvador, India, Myanmar, South Sudan, illustrate the work of Salesians that support this year’s theme of giving girls a voice in creating their futures. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 11, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoringRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower young girls through education and social support[…]

07 Apr

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WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that ensure poor youth have access to health care

Salesian missionaries offer more than 200 medical clinics and hospitals in mostly rural areas around the globe that serve a wide range of medical care needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring World Health DayRead more about WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that ensure poor youth have access to health care[…]

17 Oct

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights educational initiatives that help break the cycle of poverty

Programs in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Lebanon and Myanmar illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that support this year’s theme, which is focused on empowering all to end poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globeRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights educational initiatives that help break the cycle of poverty[…]