10 Dec

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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for youth

Salesian Missions highlights programs helping poor youth receive an education and find a path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 10. Human RightsRead more about HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for youth[…]

15 Oct

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INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women

Women make up more than 40 percent of the agricultural labor force in developing countries says UN Women. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2022) 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 Rural Women, which is celebrated eachRead more about INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women[…]

21 Sep

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INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs

Salesian missionaries provide programs to youth regardless of gender, race or religion. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 21, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed on Sept. 21 each year. The United Nations GeneralRead more about INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs[…]

31 May

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NIGERIA: Scholarships awarded to 150 students

150 students from Don Bosco Vocational Training Center Koko received scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 31, 2022) Youth attending the Don Bosco Vocational Training Center in Koko, within the Kebbi State of Nigeria, received scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of theRead more about NIGERIA: Scholarships awarded to 150 students[…]

06 Apr

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Water for Everyone: A Worthy Ongoing Goal

Water, as Pope Francis reminds us in Laudato Si, is a basic human right. Yet billions of people around the world still lack a safe water source for drinking, cooking and washing. Addressing this crisis requires bold action—and Salesian missionaries are ready to respond. “When marginalized communities don’t have access to clean water, the effectsRead more about Water for Everyone: A Worthy Ongoing Goal[…]

22 Mar

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WORLD WATER DAY: The Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’ ensures access to clean, safe water

Led by UN-Water, World Water Day is celebrated March 22. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2022) Top of Form 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’ workRead more about WORLD WATER DAY: The Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’ ensures access to clean, safe water[…]

20 Mar

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INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions programs promote well-being for youth

Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2022) Top of Form 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 onRead more about INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions programs promote well-being for youth[…]

07 Mar

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NIGERIA: Students access technology thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Donated equipment includes desktop and laptop computers, computer accessories, printers, and a smart TV. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 7, 2022) Students from the Don Bosco Vocational Training Center in Koko, in the Kebbi State of Nigeria, have access to new computer equipment thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of theRead more about NIGERIA: Students access technology thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]

01 Mar

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NIGERIA: Villagers in Akwa Umuikwele have access to clean water

New water borehole made possible thanks to funding from the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 1, 2022) People living in the village of Akwa Umuikwele in Nigeria have access to clean water thanks to funding from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The funding provided for the implementation of a newRead more about NIGERIA: Villagers in Akwa Umuikwele have access to clean water[…]

01 Mar

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NIGERIA: Villagers in Abajah and Mbaukwu have access to clean water

New boreholes made possible thanks to funding from the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 1, 2022) People living in the villages of Abajah and Mbaukwu in Nigeria have access to clean water thanks to funding from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The funding provided for the implementation of a newRead more about NIGERIA: Villagers in Abajah and Mbaukwu have access to clean water[…]