Country: India
WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights health programs for people living in poverty
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Salesian missionaries offer medical clinics and hospitals around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring World Health Day on April 7. In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) held the First World Health Assembly…
A New Open Hall for Students in India
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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…
INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower women and girls
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Targeted programs provide opportunities for education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. The day honors the economic, political and social achievements of women while focusing…
INDIA: Salesian missionaries in Ponnur have new vehicle thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
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Donation to impact 500 families, including 320 youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 24, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the Don Bosco Mission Ponnur, in the city of Ponnur, Andhra Pradesh, India, have a new vehicle for their mission work thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.…
Making School Accessible for Impoverished Youth
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Nalgonda, India, a small town in the center of the agricultural district, has always suffered from poverty and underdevelopment. Recently, alternating periods of water scarcity and devastating floods have prevented farmers from growing crops needed for food, making it increasingly difficult to support themselves and their families. But thanks to the Salesians, there’s new hope…
INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower marginalized youth
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Salesian schools range from primary to vocational, professional. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 2025) 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 Education on Jan. 24, recognized since 2018. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed International Day of…
CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that lead to peaceful, supportive environment
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Programs address social and economic needs of youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2025) 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 the day with a special message inviting…
INT’L MIGRANTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower migrants
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Salesians also develop programs to give youth opportunities in home countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 18, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Migrants Day. The day is held each year on Dec. 18 to recognize the efforts, contributions…
INT’L DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights support for people with disabilities
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Nearly 1 billion people around the globe are living with a disability. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2024) 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, the United Nations has…
WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs that empower youth
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Day raises awareness about children’s issues around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2024) 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. Celebrated each year on Nov. 20, the day was established in 1954 to promote international…