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Some of the homeless youths in prison that Salesian MIssionaries are supporting in Madagascar / Agenzia Info Salesiana (ANS)

Salesians in Madagascar Offering “second chance” to Homeless Youths Living in “prisons”

Feb 6, 2021

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Madagascar are offering a “second chance” to homeless youths living in prisons.

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Cleric in Sudan Urges Calm amid Protests Over Hiked Food Prices

Feb 4, 2021

As Sudanese protesters continue to occupy roads in different parts of the nation demanding reforms over deteriorating economy under its new administration, a member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in the country has called on the citizens to have hope amid desperation.

Fr. Lazar Arasu, the Director of Don Bosco Palabek Refugee Services with Pope Francis in Rome. / Fr. Lazar Arasu

COVID-19, Chance for Youth to Rise above Troubles, Desperation: Salesian Cleric in Uganda

Jan 29, 2021

The suffering brought about by several months of COVID-19 has pushed young people to desperation, a Catholic Cleric ministering among refugees in Uganda has observed and called upon the youth in the East African country to rise above their frustrations and to start caring for others who are equally living in devastation.

17-year-old Jean-Claude Michaël Imani, a former street youth now reunited with his family thanks to the Salesians at Don Bosco Centre, Bukavu / Agenzia Info Salesiana (ANS)

Salesians in DR Congo Highlight Success Story of Street Youths Reunification Program

Jan 29, 2021

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a report, highlighted a success story of their street youths reunification program.

An image representing John Lee Memorial Hospital in Tonj, South Sudan. / Tonjproject

Salesian Missionary Establishes Hospital for Vulnerable Population in South Sudan

Jan 23, 2021

An Italy-based member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has facilitated the establishment of a gynecology and obstetrics hospital in the Catholic mission of Tonj of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese.

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South Sudanese Diocese Set to Dedicate Feast of Don Bosco to Youth Challenges

Jan 20, 2021

As the Church prepares to commemorate the life of St. John Bosco, a priest known for his humility and dedication to helping young boys succeed in life, a Catholic Diocese in South Sudan has chosen to dedicate this year’s January 31 commemoration to the challenges that continue to face young people.

Some Christians during Mass at the newly constructed St. Augustine's Parish in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese. / Facebook Page St. Augustine's Parish Freetown.

Sierra Leone’s New Church Building a Response to Growing Number of Parishioners: Salesians

Jan 10, 2021

A new church under construction at the Parish dedicated to St. Augustine in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese is a response to the growing number of parishioners, the leadership of the Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has said.

Some beneficiaries of the food aid from the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda. / Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

Salesians Reach Out to Hundreds of Refugees in Uganda with Food Aid

Dec 18, 2020

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda have facilitated food aid to hundreds of refugees at Palabek Refugee Resettlement Camp located in the country’s Gulu Archdiocese.

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Plans to Build “House of Hope” for Street Children in Zambia Underway: Salesians

Dec 12, 2020

Plans to put up a dwelling place for street children suffering from substance abuse and those who are mentally disturbed are underway in Zambia’s Kabwe Diocese, the leadership of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has announced.

Salesians Facilitate Access to Clean Water for Five Communities in Nigeria

Dec 11, 2020

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria have facilitated access to safe drinking water to natives of some five communities in Africa’s most populous nation the project dubbed “Clean Water Initiative.”

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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Salesians Highlight Programs in Africa

Dec 3, 2020

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) marked Thursday, December 3, officials of Salesian Missions, which is the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have highlighted their programs that support people with special needs in the world, including Africa.

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On World Toilet Day, Salesians Review Sanitation Projects in Africa

Nov 18, 2020

On the occasion of the World Toilet Day to be marked Thursday, November 19, the leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has reviewed its sanitation initiatives around the globe, including Africa.

Some persons with disabilities at the Salesian Parish in Rukago, Burundi. / Salesian Missions

Salesians to Establish Vocational Centre for People with Disabilities in Burundi

Nov 2, 2020

Plans are underway to establish a vocational center to aid in the social integration of people living with disabilities in the East-Central African nation of Burundi.

COVID-19 prevention materials offered to families in Togo. / Salesian Missions.

Hundreds in Togo’s Lomé Archdiocese Get COVID-19 Relief Items from Salesians’ Charity

Oct 27, 2020

Close to 500 residents of Togo’s Archdiocese of Lomé have received COVID-19 prevention materials and food kits whose purchase was facilitated by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).

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Salesians Highlight Programs Promoting Hand Washing in Africa Ahead of Global Event

Oct 11, 2020

Ahead of the Global Handwashing Day (GHD) set to be marked in the context of COVID-19 on October 15, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has highlighted programs promoting good hygiene practices around the globe, including Africa.

Bishop Roberto Bergamaschi, the newly appointed Vicar Apostolic of Gambella in Ethiopia.

Salesian Prelate Appointed Vicar Apostolic of Ethiopia’s Gambella Vicariate

Sep 29, 2020

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Roberto Bergamaschi, a member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), as the Vicar Apostolic of Gambella in the Western part of Ethiopia.

Fr. Lazar Arasu in an in-person learning and interactive class with students at the Don Bosco Palabek Refugee Center in Uganda. / Fr. Lazar Arasu.

Learners Risk Losing Interpersonal Relationships in Virtual Learning: Cleric in Uganda

Sep 18, 2020

Virtual learning, though handy in filling education gaps created by the COVID-19 restrictions across the world, poses the danger of denying learners the important in-person learning and interaction with other students and their teachers, a missionary Cleric ministering in Uganda has told ACI Africa.

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Salesians’ Development Entity Highlights its COVID-19 Interventions in Africa

Sep 8, 2020

The leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has, in a report shared with ACI Africa, provided an overview of some of COVID-19 interventions undertaken in various parts of the world, including Africa.

Trainees at the Don Bosco Technical Training Center South Sudan. / Salesian Missions

Salesian Missionaries Helping South Sudanese Women Venture into ‘Men’s Careers’

Sep 7, 2020

Esbella Paul Modi faced harsh criticism from her family and her friends when she announced that she had decided to pursue a technical course after she completed high school studies where she performed exceptionally well.

Fr. Charles Taban, Director of Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre (DBTC) in the  Diocese of El Obeid, South Sudan. / ACI Africa

Salesians in Sudan Equipping Youth with Technical Skills “to face life with dignity”

Aug 28, 2020

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Sudan are preparing young people with productive technical skills “to face life with dignity” as they grow up to serve their country, the Director of Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre (DBTC) in the Country’s Catholic Diocese of El Obeid has told ACI Africa.