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GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

Programs ensure youth have access to clean water and soap. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct 15, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2024. The day, organized by the Global Handwashing Partnership, is celebrated each year on Oct.Read more about GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects[…]

ZAMBIA: Water project benefits 1,500 youth thanks to Salesian Missions

ZAMBIA: Water project benefits 1,500 youth thanks to Salesian Missions

‘Clean Water Initiative’ project provides new water resource for Don Bosco Makululu. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 3, 2024) Youth living at Don Bosco Makululu and students attending the Salesian primary and secondary school have access to clean water thanks to a project funded in Zambia by the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” Salesian Missions isRead more about ZAMBIA: Water project benefits 1,500 youth thanks to Salesian Missions[…]

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights environmental initiatives

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights environmental initiatives

Salesians installing solar panels, providing clean water access. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June 5. The day will focus on land restoration and drought resilience under theRead more about WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights environmental initiatives[…]

ZAMBIA: New volunteer house built through Salesian Missions

ZAMBIA: New volunteer house built through Salesian Missions

Salesian community supports more than 100 children and more than 50 youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2024) Salesian missionaries had the funding to build a house for volunteers in Kazembe, Zambia, thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The building can accommodate the 10Read more about ZAMBIA: New volunteer house built through Salesian Missions[…]

INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that give children hope for a better life

INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that give children hope for a better life

Salesian programs aim to help children live safely, meeting their basic needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 12, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and international organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight of homeless children on the International Day for Street Children. The day providesRead more about INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that give children hope for a better life[…]

WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

2024 World Water Day theme is ‘Water for Peace’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day. Led by U.N.-Water, the organization that coordinates the United Nations’ work on water and sanitation,Read more about WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects[…]

INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that lead to youth happiness

INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that lead to youth happiness

Salesian missionaries around the globe focus on empowering youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Day of Happiness, which falls each year on March 20. In 2011, the United Nations General AssemblyRead more about INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that lead to youth happiness[…]

Big Plans, Bright Dreams

Big Plans, Bright Dreams

Across Makululu, Zambia, homeless youth often become society’s failures—the lack of education, employment opportunities, and meaningful social support leads to despair, substance abuse, and family breakdown. At Don Bosco Children’s Home, vulnerable youth with nowhere else to turn find refuge … and hope. “These youngsters who end up living on the streets have often beenRead more about Big Plans, Bright Dreams[…]