Zambia

Salesian missionaries in Zambia are responding to the urgent needs of children in crisis. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has taken a devastating toll on Zambia’s children. There are 1.2 million children classified as orphaned and vulnerable by UNICEF, and these children struggle to find education, basic services and hope for their future.

Over the past three decades, incomes in Zambia have fallen steadily. Poverty is widespread with 64% of the total population living below the poverty line and rising to 80% in rural areas. These families do not have adequate income to meet their basic food requirements.

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Provide technical & vocational training

Rescue children facing adversity

Build orphanages & shelters for homeless youth

Empower girls & women through education

Provide youth centers and safe activities

Provide clean, safe water

Deliver life-saving meals

Deliver essential equipment & supplies

Improve infrastructure

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WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure clean water for youth

‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells and supplying clean water a top priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizati

New School Provides Hope in Zambia

Thanks to funding from Salesian Missions made possible by caring friends like you, the Salesian Sisters in Lusaka, Zambia are wrapping up construction on their new Garden Open Community School. The project promises to bring a weal

WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water and sanitation initiatives

‘Clean Water Initiative’ continues to make supplying fresh, clean water a top priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizatio

WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights social and education programs for youth living in poverty

Salesians work in more than 130 countries to help youth and families improve their lives. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 17, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations aro

ZAMBIA: New school under construction thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Youth gaining skills during construction of building. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 13, 2024) Salesian sisters in Thorn Park, Lusaka, Zambia, had the funding to start construction on a new school for orphans and vulnerable youth thanks t

GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

Programs ensure youth have access to clean water and soap. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct 15, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Glo

A New Well of Hope for Homeless Youth

No one—let alone a precious 8-year-old boy—should have to endure life on the streets. At Don Bosco Makululu in Zambia’s Kabwe district, Salesian missionaries help children like John rediscover their dignity and give them hop

ZAMBIA: Water project benefits 1,500 youth thanks to Salesian Missions

‘Clean Water Initiative’ project provides new water resource for Don Bosco Makululu. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 3, 2024) Youth living at Don Bosco Makululu and students attending the Salesian primary and secondary school have acce

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights environmental initiatives

Salesians installing solar panels, providing clean water access. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international com

ZAMBIA: New volunteer house built through Salesian Missions

Salesian community supports more than 100 children and more than 50 youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2024) Salesian missionaries had the funding to build a house for volunteers in Kazembe, Zambia, thanks to donor support from Sale

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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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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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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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