According to the World Bank, 46 percent of those living in the Ivory Coast live in conditions of poverty — with more than a quarter of the population living in severe poverty on less than $1.25 a day. The Ivory Coast has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in West Africa. While a wide range of national and international initiatives focus on HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention and testing, the collapse of public health facilities in the north, as a result of years of conflict, has made the situation worse.
During the country’s time of war, Salesian missionaries provided life-saving shelter, food and security for the thousands fleeing violence and seeking refuge on their grounds.
Today, Salesian missionaries continue their work providing shelter, education and social development services to youth and their families in need. They also work with the victims of the war to heal the country’s deep wounds. They listen, help victims seek compensation and work to reach social reconciliation between opposing groups. Known for their work with child soldiers around the globe, Salesian missionaries are also providing training for youth, some who had been aggressors during the war.
Salesian programs in Abidjan, the economic capital of the Ivory Coast, provide primary and secondary education to help young students gain the basics in education. This lays a foundation for higher education and skills training to learn trades for employment.
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