10 Jan

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Positive Steps Toward a Future of Inclusion

An estimated one billion people—roughly 15 percent of the world’s population—live with some form of disability. Despite the progress borne of strong advocacy, full inclusion—in the educational system, in job training programs, and in society itself—remains elusive, especially for those living in developing countries. At Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, the nextRead more about Positive Steps Toward a Future of Inclusion[…]

06 Jan

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EL SALVADOR: The Salesian “Walking Anew!” project highlighted in USAID’s Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives story booklet

The “Walking Anew!” project is empowering the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners to transform the lives of people with mobile disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 6, 2021) The Salesian “Walking Anew!” project in El Salvador was recently highlighted in the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives story bookletRead more about EL SALVADOR: The Salesian “Walking Anew!” project highlighted in USAID’s Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives story booklet[…]

03 Dec

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GLOBAL: Honoring International Day of People with Disabilities

Salesian Missions highlights programs that remove barriers to education and social services for youth with disabilities NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of People with Disabilities. Since its inception in 1945,Read more about GLOBAL: Honoring International Day of People with Disabilities[…]

20 Nov

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UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and child rights programs that bring hope to children around the globe

Salesian programs in Colombia, El Salvador, India and South Africa ensure that youth are able to access the education and social programs they need to have hope for the future. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around theRead more about UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and child rights programs that bring hope to children around the globe[…]

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[…]

08 Oct

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A New Frontier in Salesian Education

The global pandemic has fundamentally changed the way societies function, forcing people to re-examine and redefine everything from where they work to how they socialize. And, as millions of children and parents around the world have discovered in the past six months, going to school is no exception. In El Salvador, a new Salesian-developed initiativeRead more about A New Frontier in Salesian Education[…]

31 Mar

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EL SALVADOR: The Salesian Technical Institute Ricaldone receives donations to help support educational programming thanks to Salesian Missions

Donations of musical instruments, laptops and tools help ensure that youth have what they need for a proper learning environment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 31, 2020) The Salesian Technical Institute Ricaldone in San Salvador, El Salvador, has received donations to help support educational programming thanks to Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the SalesiansRead more about EL SALVADOR: The Salesian Technical Institute Ricaldone receives donations to help support educational programming thanks to Salesian Missions[…]

09 Mar

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Empowering Youth Through Education

In El Salvador, violence and crime have soared to such an alarming degree that an estimated 60,000 youth are involved in some form of gang activity—the heartbreaking, and seemingly intractable, legacy of the country’s brutal civil war. In response, Salesian missionaries are working hard to erase the root causes of despair…starting with education. The needRead more about Empowering Youth Through Education[…]

06 Mar

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EL SALVADOR: Don Bosco University praised for development of LEED Lab for Prosthetics and Orthotics Technical Program with funding secured by Salesian Missions from USAID-ASHA

The “Walking Anew!” project is expanding and upgrading the facilities at Don Bosco University’s School of Rehabilitation Science. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 6, 2020) Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, is empowering the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners to transform the lives of people with mobile disabilities through its “Walking Anew!” project.Read more about EL SALVADOR: Don Bosco University praised for development of LEED Lab for Prosthetics and Orthotics Technical Program with funding secured by Salesian Missions from USAID-ASHA[…]

03 Dec

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that promote inclusivity and remove barriers to education

Programs in Cambodia, El Salvador and Ghana illustrate the Salesian commitment around the globe to ensuring equal access to education for people with disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day ofRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that promote inclusivity and remove barriers to education[…]