12 Jun

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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian programs combat child labor

Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs that combat child labor. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. Every year since 2002, the day is celebrated on June 12 andRead more about WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian programs combat child labor[…]

01 Jun

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GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: Support for parents promotes children’s well-being

Salesian Missions highlights educational and social development programs that support parents. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating Global Day of Parents, which was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The day,Read more about GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: Support for parents promotes children’s well-being[…]

07 Apr

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WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian health programs give critical access to care

Salesian Missions highlights programs that ensure poor and at-risk youth have access to health care. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring World Health Day 2021. In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) held the FirstRead more about WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian health programs give critical access to care[…]

20 Mar

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions programs empower youth

Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2021) 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. InRead more about INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions programs empower youth[…]

08 Mar

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian programs help young women and girls become leaders

Salesian Missions highlights the educational programs around the globe that help young women and girls become leaders in their communities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March. 8, 2021) 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. TheRead more about INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian programs help young women and girls become leaders[…]

16 Feb

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ZAMBIA: Youth who participated in arts project launch new song

Bosco Youth Reach Out has launched a new song with former participants from the ‘Amplifying the Arts’ project. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 16, 2021) Bosco Youth Reach Out in Lusaka, Zambia, has launched a new song with former participants from the “Amplifying the Arts” project, which finished in November 2020. The project provided an opportunityRead more about ZAMBIA: Youth who participated in arts project launch new song[…]

10 Feb

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Building New Hope for Homeless Youth

Today in Zambia, over one million girls and boys are living a life they did not choose: a life on the streets, where they struggle alone and try to survive. Many come from abusive or broken homes. Others have been orphaned. Soon, a new shelter run by Salesian missionaries in Makululu will offer new hopeRead more about Building New Hope for Homeless Youth[…]

17 Nov

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ZAMBIA: 120 youth have opportunity for cultural exchange through arts program thanks to funding Salesian Missions received from US Embassy in Lusaka

The “Amplifying the Arts” project empowered vulnerable youth to tell their stories through American-inspired creative expression and participate in a cultural exchange. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 17, 2020) Youth in Zambia had an opportunity for cultural exchange through arts programming thanks to funding Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco,Read more about ZAMBIA: 120 youth have opportunity for cultural exchange through arts program thanks to funding Salesian Missions received from US Embassy in Lusaka[…]

16 Oct

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WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights feeding programs that ensure youth and their families have access to the nutrition they need to survive and thrive

Feeding programs in Brazil, Timor-Leste, South Africa and Zambia illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that support this year’s theme, which is focused on #FoodHeroes. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globeRead more about WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights feeding programs that ensure youth and their families have access to the nutrition they need to survive and thrive[…]

03 Sep

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions funds COVID-19-related projects to ensure Salesian organizations can provide nutritional support and prevention measures in countries around the globe

Salesian Missions has supported nutritional and prevention projects in Burundi, Timor-Leste, India, Namibia, Malawi, South Africa, South Sudan and Zambia NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 3, 2020) The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has impacted countries around the globe and left people—particularly migrant workers—stranded, impacted livelihoods and pushed people further into poverty. Homeless children who beg on the streets to earn moneyRead more about GLOBAL: Salesian Missions funds COVID-19-related projects to ensure Salesian organizations can provide nutritional support and prevention measures in countries around the globe[…]