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.
Salesian missionaries provide a range of educational and social development services at the Salesian complex Don Bosco Fatumaca. Don Bosco Technical School provides vocational education that helps youth gain an education and prepare for the future. More than 250 students, 11% of whom are girls, attend the school taking three-year courses in carpentry, mechanics and electronics. The complex also offers a primary and secondary school for young students from local villages and a successful agriculture school with programs that reach 15 of the surrounding villages.
Poor youth are able to access a range of programs at Don Bosco Fatumaca including health services, nutrition, education and general support services which help students prepare for an independent future. The schools also offer room and board for students who need on campus housing.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.