Giving hope to millions of youth around the globe
Throughout Nigeria’s urban centers, the mounting pressures of extreme poverty erupts onto the streets—in the form of thousands of vulnerable youth who struggle to survive outside their families’ care. Chindu (not his real name) was one of them—until a kind soul led him to Bosco Boys Home in Lagos. Like so many other children sufferingRead more about A Home for Vulnerable Youth in Nigeria[…]
Programs focus on access to educational opportunities that match the local employment needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 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 Education celebrated Jan. 24 each year since 2018. The United NationsRead more about INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for poor youth around the globe[…]
More than 3.6 billion people are living without access to safely managed sanitation, according to UN-Water. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Toilet Day. Celebrated each year on Nov. 19, the day bringsRead more about WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights water and sanitation projects from its ‘Clean Water Initiative’[…]
Agriculture is the economic mainstay of Sagamu, Nigeria—yet many of the region’s disadvantaged residents are excluded from the opportunities it provides. A new Salesian-run training program at St. Joseph’s Farm aims to change that, one student at a time. Salesian missionaries established St. Joseph’s Farm in 2014, when they first arrived in Sagamu and noticedRead more about Growing Sustainable Futures from the Ground Up[…]
40 farmers receive training in better methods of crop production. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 25, 2021) Salesian missionaries have developed the St. Joseph’s Farm, in Sagamu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The farm is a center for training, research and production onRead more about NIGERIA: Salesians develop farm thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions[…]
The Evuna stream is brown, dirty and often completely dried up due to the lack of rain and a prolonged dry season. Yet thousands of people in rural Nkerefi, Nigeria depend on this unreliable water source for their survival. Or, at least they used to; that is, until friends of Salesian Missions stepped in toRead more about Changing Lives, One Safe Water Source at a Time[…]
Young women and girls face many disadvantages and barriers to accessing education and achieving financial independence despite their huge potential. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 11, 2021) 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 of the Girl. TheRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower young girls through education[…]
Salesian missionaries educate more than 1 million youth in more than 130 countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers’ Day celebrated each year on Oct. 5. The day honors the vitalRead more about WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights teacher training programs that support teachers around the globe[…]
How do you prepare young girls to grow up to be self-sufficient adults? By teaching them marketable skills, inspiring them with an entrepreneurial spirit, and providing the tools they need to succeed. In Nigeria, a new Salesian-led program is doing just that, thanks to support from our generous donors. Last November, missionaries launched the firstRead more about Tooling up for Brighter Futures in Nigeria[…]
The Don Bosco Green Alliance is helping Salesian organizations in more than 130 countries have a focus on the environment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 19, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Humanitarian Day. Celebrated every year onRead more about WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that focus on climate change and positively impact the environment[…]