Giving hope to millions of youth around the globe
While the Salesians of Don Bosco are best known for their commitment to providing poor youth education around the globe, they also work in the United States inspiring students and giving hope to those seeking opportunities for education and a bright future. Throughout the U.S., Salesian programs provide valuable educational, technical and vocational training, andRead more about United States[…]
Despite its vast material wealth, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has long been a very poor nation. Half of the country’s population lives below the poverty line, living on less than $1 a day, especially those in rural communities. More than 5.8 million Congolese are now displaced and more than 7.5 million people do not haveRead more about Democratic Republic of the Congo[…]
Salesian programs focus on improving the lives of children and youth through educational opportunities in Madagascar, which is one of the poorest countries of the world. Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, is one of the poorest countries in the world. Seventy percent of Madagascar’s almost 19 millionRead more about Madagascar[…]
Thailand has shown considerable economic growth over the last 20 years, reducing the poverty rate from 21 percent in 2000 to 13.2 percent in 2011, according to the World Bank. Although the country has made strides in reducing poverty, improving nutrition and meeting basic needs of its residents, inequality is still pervasive. Salesian programs inRead more about Thailand[…]