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Timor-Leste

The World Bank estimates that Timor-Leste has close to 42% of its population living in poverty with over one-third of the population regularly experiencing food shortages. In addition, close to 50% of the population is illiterate.

In the wake of the devastating civil war that claimed countless lives, decimated entire communities and resulted in living conditions that are among the worst in the world, the Salesian community has been providing programs to help residents rebuild. Efforts are focused on helping poor youth through education and providing new opportunities for the future.

More Missions In Timor-Leste

Provide technical & vocational training

Rescue children facing adversity

Build orphanages & shelters for homeless youth

Empower girls & women through education

Respond to disasters & emergencies

Deliver life-saving meals

Deliver essential equipment & supplies

Improve health services

Improve infrastructure

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WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights school feeding programs

Youth who are poor and vulnerable have nutrition they need to focus on school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct 16, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organi

INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights aid programs that provide basic needs

Salesian missionaries work to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and

INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights aid programs that provide basic needs

Salesian missionaries work to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and

Healthy Food, Healthier Futures

When children don’t have enough to eat, they’re more likely to get sick. And when children are hungry and ill, they can’t succeed in school. That’s why we’re launching a vital new project in Timor-Leste together with our

TIMOR-LESTE: Youth access nutrition through partnership with Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger

Don Bosco Foundation launches new nutrition project in 28 centers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 10, 2024) Top of Form Youth in Salesian programs in Timor-Leste have access to better nutrition through a new year-long project that has lau

GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal

Donor funding helps transport life-changing meals to programs around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 9, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution A

TIMOR-LESTE: 14 schools, centers and orphanages receive food through partnership

Don Bosco Foundation buys and distributes locally sourced food. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 8, 2023) Youth attending Salesian schools and youth centers in Timor-Leste had access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesi

Transformative Opportunities In and Out of the Classroom

According to the Human Development Index, Timor-Leste ranks 133 out of 188 for life expectancy and standard of living. Salesian missionaries had already been working hard to improve these outcomes by providing more access to educa

TIMOR-LESTE: Youth access local food through partnership

Rise Against Hunger shipment helps Salesians support students, community members. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 27, 2023) Youth attending Salesian schools and youth centers in Timor-Leste had access to better nutrition thanks to a partn

GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches 75th Anniversary Campaign to help ship supplies to poor youth and families

For every $1 donation, Salesian Missions is able to send up to $14 in goods to poor youth and their families around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 31, 2022) In honor and celebration of its 75th anniversary, Salesian Missions, t

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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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