Benin

Salesian missionaries across Benin strive to keep youth safe and provide them with an education—which for many is the only path out of the staggering poverty 70 percent of Benin’s population experiences. According to UNICEF, Benin remains one of the poorest countries in the world.

Youth in Benin suffer greatly from the effects of extreme poverty and child trafficking. About half of all children between the ages of 5 and 13 are engaged in some kind of forced labor and almost 20 percent are chronically undernourished.

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Support a Home for Street Children

Country: Benin

Date Added: March 7, 2017
Country: Benin*

To maintain the home, including supplies, staff, activities = $71,162.00

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Restoring Hope for Victims of Trafficking

It’s hard to imagine that child trafficking exists. But every day around the world, children are being robbed of their innocence. Profound poverty—combined with little or no protection for children’s rights—creates a cultu

INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian programs support youth facing traumatic situations

Day acknowledges pain suffered by children who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 4, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian orga

INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness

For youth to be happy, they must have their basic needs met and feel a sense of well-being. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizati

BENIN: At-risk children receive food, clothing

Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides support for 50 children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 16, 2023) Top of FormChildren at Foyer Don Bosco (Don Bosco Kandi), a home for abused and abandoned children in Kandi, Benin, have their

WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs for poor youth around the globe

Salesian missionaries provide programs to youth and families in poverty regardless of gender, race, or religion. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Cath

(ACI Africa) Human Rights Day: Salesians highlight vulnerable youth empowerment initiatives in Africa

COTONOU, Benin Dec. 12, 2022 (Excerpt) On the annual event of Human Rights Day marked December 10, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have highl

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 humani

WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights feeding programs

Salesian Missions operates feeding programs in its schools and centers through partnerships. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international commu

(ACI Africa) On International Charity Day, Salesians highlight programs for vulnerable youth in Benin

COTONOU, Benin Sept. 5, 2022 (Excerpt) On the occasion of the International Day of Charity on September 5, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their social programs seeking to em

INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing social programs for poor youth and their families

Programs help youth meet their basic needs, receive an education and find a path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organi

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Agriculture Training Programs

Salesian Missions includes agriculture in its vocational training programs – to ensure that youth of Rwanda learn better agricultural practices as well as keep the school self-sustaining in the face of the country’s food shortages.

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Feed a Child

Salesian Missions includes agriculture in its vocational training programs – to ensure that youth of Rwanda learn better agricultural practices as well as keep the school self-sustaining in the face of the country’s food shortages.

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Technology Program

Salesian Missions includes agriculture in its vocational training programs – to ensure that youth of Rwanda learn better agricultural practices as well as keep the school self-sustaining in the face of the country’s food shortages.

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