Country: India
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights health programs for youth in poverty
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Pope marks day by calling for spiritual and physical closeness to all those who are ill. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 11, 2024) 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 the Sick. Every year on Feb. 11, the…
Shining a Beacon of Hope
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It hit below the fold—news of cyclone Michaung was hidden among reports of endless wars, natural disasters and other catastrophes around the world. But for thousands of people in India and our Salesian missionaries serving in the region, the storm’s immediate impact and devastating aftermath remain headline news. Roaring toward Chennai at the beginning of…
WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights technology education for poor youth
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Pope Francis focuses his message for the day on theme ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2024) 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…
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs for youth
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted 75 years ago. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2023) Top of Form 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 Rights Day commemorates the day in…
INT’L DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights support for people with disabilities
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Salesian programs aid the inclusion of people with disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2023) 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 outlined and reiterated…
WORLD AIDS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support youth with HIV/AIDS
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Programs provide medical care and other critical HIV/AIDS services around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World AIDS Day celebrated each year on Dec. 1. The day is held to honor…
WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects
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2023 theme focuses on progress needed to ensure everyone has safe toilets and water by 2030. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2023) 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 brings…
Renovate Bathroom Facilities at a Youth Center
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The Salesians in Bangalore intend to refurbish an old, rundown building, making it a full-fledged Youth Empowerment Center to help rehabilitate street children. This requires major rebuilding and renovation of the electric system, bathroom facilities and offices. Funding is requested to help build new, basic hygenic bathroom facilities first. This initial step is critical in…
INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights lifechanging education and social programs
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Salesian missionaries ensure those in need have access to programs and services. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2023) 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 for the Eradication of Poverty held on Oct. 17 each year. This…
INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women
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Day focuses on ‘Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2023) 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 each year on Oct. 15. This day, which was…