Bathroom facilities include access for people with a disability

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 24, 2025) Don Bosco Utume Salesian Theological College, a center for learning for those who are becoming priests in Nairobi, Kenya, has new bathrooms for its multi-use field for the community thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project is part of the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.”

Salesians rent out their field for use for community activities including sports, but the bathrooms were more than 25 years old. In order to be able to continue to rent out the space, which brings in revenue to help Don Bosco Utume remain self-sufficient, the block of bathrooms needed to be updated. The Karen Hospital next to the school also uses the field often, while youth use it for events.

With the funding provided, Salesians were able to build a block of bathrooms for men and women. The toilets are modern and have sensors for flushing to avoid wasting water. There are also changing rooms, lockers and showers available.

A Salesian noted, “We are grateful for the funding and what we have been able to accomplish with this project. One of the most important things for us was making sure that the men’s and women’s bathrooms had at least one toilet for a person with a disability. This project has enabled Don Bosco Utume to be part of a disability inclusion agenda.”

With the new bathrooms, Don Bosco Utume has improved the field grounds by making it a friendly environment for those using it. This will significantly contribute to improved income earned from the grounds.

Collectively, Salesians at Don Bosco Utume provide support and services to more than 1,000 youth. The school has 169 students and 20 staff members. On monthly basis, the facility serves around 1,600 people.

To learn more about the Salesian Missions Clean Water Initiative, go to SalesianMissions.org/water.

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