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Salesian Leaders in Africa Chart New Path for “sustainability of formation, effective animation” at Meeting in Ethiopia

Oct 27, 2025

In a gathering aimed at charting a new path for formation of members, leaders of the Religious Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) from across Africa met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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After Launch of First-Ever Integral Ecology Plan in Kenya, Salesians Lauded for “being an inspiration”

Oct 12, 2025

The Coordinator of Don Bosco Green Alliance, a global network comprising over 600 Salesian institutions across 90 countries, has lauded  Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in East Africa for spearheading the first-ever Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) for the Congregation’s institutions in Kenya.

A poster announcing the launch of Don Bosco Integral Ecology Strategic Plan. Credit: Fr. Selvam

Salesians in Kenya Set to Roll Out Comprehensive Integral Ecology Plan to End “piecemeal” Approach

Oct 8, 2025

Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Kenya are preparing to launch a five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) aimed at ending the long-standing “piecemeal” approach to projects across their institutions in the East African nation.

Provincial Superior of Salesians of Don Bosco Africa Nigeria- Niger Province, Fr Peter Morba. Credit: ACI Africa

How Salesians in Nigeria Are Addressing Challenges of Traditional Religions, Quick Wealth Pursuits among Youths

Jul 20, 2025

Capacity building initiatives, spiritual retreats and sports for evangelization are among ways members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria are employing to address the challenges of traditional religions and quick wealth pursuits in the West African nation. 

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World Day against Child Labor: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Towards Addressing Child Labor Challenge in Africa

Jun 13, 2025

On the occasion of the annual World Day against Child Labor (WDCL) marked on June 12, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their initiatives in Africa aimed at addressing the vice of child labor.

Fr. Ambrose Anene, Parish Priest of  Archangels Durumi-Gaduwa Parish in Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: ACI Africa

Salesian Priest Attributes Progress of Initiatives at Nigerian Catholic Parish to Devotion to Mary Help of Christians

Dec 11, 2024

The Parish Priest of Archangels Durumi-Gaduwa Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has attributed progress in infrastructural initiatives at the Nigerian Parish to the intercession of Mary Help of Christians.

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Salesians Equip Youths in Multiple African Countries with Mobile Journalism Skills to Participate in Evangelization

Nov 5, 2024

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have completed the training of 18 youths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to the numerous youths the Italian-founded Missionary Congregation has equipped with Mobile Journalism (MoJo) skills to evangelize in the current digital spaces.

Salesians in Sierra Leone Embark on Months of Campaign against Gender-Based Violence

Jul 5, 2024

Members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Sierra Leone have launched a countrywide campaign against gender-based violence in the West African nation.

An injured man at Dar Mariam community of the Salesian Sisters in Shajara, about 7 kilometers from Sudan's Capital Khartoum. Credit: Fr Jacob Thelekkadan

Catholic Priest Who Fled War in Sudan Recalls Locals Parting Shot

Jun 4, 2024

When fighting in Sudan’s capital Khartoum intensified, with missiles endlessly hitting St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Catholic community around the college begged the missionaries to leave.

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Earth Day: Salesians Advocate for “sustainable alternatives”, Jesuits Invite Reflection on “our interconnectedness”

Apr 22, 2024

On the occasional of Earth Day 2024 marked on Monday, April 22, Don Bosco Tech Africa (DBTA) is advocating for initiatives that would contribute to a “cleaner, healthier world”, while the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is inviting reflections on “our interconnectedness”.

A camp of displaced people spontaneously arises around Salesian work “Don Bosco Ngangi”. Credit: Salesian Missions

Humanitarian Situation in Eastern DR Congo “serious and risks getting worse”: Salesians

Mar 14, 2024

The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where clashes between rebels and the military have intensified is “serious and risks getting worse”, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the country have said.

Sniper sparks a fire at the FMA house in Karthoum. Credit: Salesian Missions

Rooms “badly damaged” in Latest Bombing of Salesian Sisters’ House in Sudan

Jan 24, 2024

The Dar Mariam House of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, (FMA/Salesian Sisters) in Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Khartoum has been bombed for a second time after a sniper reportedly set fire to a section of the building. 

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Salesians Realize Month-long Campaign on Value of Vocational Education in Rwanda

Dec 20, 2023

The Job Service Office of the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda organized a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the need to embrace vocation and technical education in the East African nation.

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Salesians Address Electricity Challenges at 156-bed-capacity Hospital in DR Congo

Dec 18, 2023

The Institute of Salesian of Don Bosco (SDB) has addressed electricity challenges at a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by procuring a new generator.

Logo Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB). Credit: SDB

Salesians Launch Career Program in Nigeria to Help Youth Identify Professional Goals

Dec 3, 2023

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has launched a new program to enable young Nigerians to navigate life by identifying their potential career paths.

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Salesian Missionary in Liberia Calls for Release of Young Men Locked up Without Indictment

Dec 2, 2023

A member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Liberia is calling for the release of 63 young men locked up without indictment.

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Salesians in South Africa Strategically Choose Youth for Skills to Realize “social change”

Nov 22, 2023

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in South Africa are strategically choosing young people from “disadvantaged communities” in the country’s Cape Town region, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills capable of realizing positive social change. 

Missão Dom Bosco’ launches a campaign for the earthquake emergency in Morocco. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians Launch Campaign to “directly help” Victims Two Months After Morocco’s Earthquake

Nov 12, 2023

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has launched a campaign aimed at helping victims of the Morocco deadly earthquake that happened on September 8.

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Salesians in Sierra Leone Rehabilitating Young Sex Workers

Nov 5, 2023

Members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Sierra Leone are rehabilitating young girls who had been forced into prostitution at the Don Bosco Fambul.

An agricultural course for single mothers at Don Bosco Muhazi. Credit: Salesian Missions

Single Mothers in Rwanda among “most vulnerable” Beneficiaries of Salesian Initiatives

Oct 27, 2023

Single mothers in Rwanda are among the “most vulnerable” beneficiaries of the initiatives that members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are undertaking in view of empowering the needy.