(ANS – Lisbon – September 25, 2026) – The Catholic Church’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on September 27. In various countries, the Salesians provide humanitarian aid, education, and social support to refugees and displaced people. “Even just one of these children” (cf. Mt 18:10). In his message for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Leo XIV reflects … Continue reading “Even Just One of These Children”: World Day of Migrants and Refugees

(ANS – Santo Domingo – September 10, 2026) – Sustainability, collaboration and the ability to forge new partnerships were the key themes of the second day of the 17th Meeting of Salesian Social Works and Services of the Salesian Social Network of the Americas (RASS), dedicated to sustainability, partnerships and the future looking ahead to 2030. It was a day of discussion and formation that … Continue reading Sustainability, Partnerships and New Challenges: RASS Looks Ahead to 2030

(ANS – Avigliana) – From Aug. 24–26, 2026, at Certosa 1515 in Avigliana, around 30 priests from various regions of Italy and several lay people involved in social work and education accepted the invitation of Fr. Luigi Ciotti and the Libera and Gruppo Abele organizations to take part in a three-day event to share experiences gained in areas marked by poverty, marginalization, addiction, and the … Continue reading From Gaza to the Mafia: Salesians for Social in Avigliana Are Building Peace and Justice

(ANS – Margao) – The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) and the Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) have launched a nationwide partnership to help vocational and technical graduates become entrepreneurs. The collaboration was formalized during a high-level meeting on July 20 at FiiRE, the Department of Science and Technology-backed incubator based at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda. The initiative seeks … Continue reading Don Bosco, FiiRE Join Hands to Transform Job Seekers into Startup Founders

(ANS – Rome) – Several months after the previous installments, the “SDB Provinces” column returns. Originally launched in preparation for the 29th General Chapter, the series aims to highlight the diverse Salesian presence across the five continents. Here are new “snapshots” of the works and communities that the Salesians of Don Bosco have established and developed throughout the world. Today, the series continues with the … Continue reading SDB Provinces: The Holy Guardian Angels Province of Austria (AUS)

(ANS – Paphos) – On June 16–17, 2026, Don Bosco International (DBI) participated in the Eurochild Conference 2026 in Paphos, bringing together child rights organizations, children and young people, practitioners, and policymakers. Participants included representatives from the Government of Cyprus, the European Commission, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), and the Council of Europe. Organized by Eurochild and hosted by the Cyprus Presidency … Continue reading Eurochild Conference 2026: Children and Young People at the Heart of Child Protection Systems in Europe

(ANS – Dimapur) – The Salesian Province of Dimapur has expressed profound gratitude to God and to civil society following the safe release of Br. Pamei Aching Albert, SDB, and Br. Poji Kiivisie Peter, SDB, who had been held captive since the night of May 13, 2026, and were released on May 14. In an official communication from the Don Bosco Provincial House in Dimapur, … Continue reading Salesians Express Gratitude for Safe Release of Two Brothers in Dimapur Province

(ANS – Quito) – The Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS) has reached another milestone in international research. Research lecturer René Vinicio Sánchez, Ph.D., has been inducted as a Full Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, widely recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious scientific societies in the world. Founded in 1886 in the United States, Sigma Xi brings together leading researchers … Continue reading UPS Research Lecturer Inducted into Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society

(ANS – Rome) – A silent, attentive lecture hall, filled with emotion and reflection: this was the atmosphere that accompanied the meeting of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) academic community on March 18, 2026, on the theme “Violence Against Women and a Culture of Respect: An Educational Challenge,” which arose from a direct request by students. The proceedings were opened by the Rector of the UPS, Prof. Fr. Andrea Bozzolo, who highlighted … Continue reading Violence Against Women and a Culture of Respect: A Shared Educational Challenge

(Naples — November 4, 2025) — The “Bottega Artigiana – Tailoring and Costume Design” training program, funded by the European Union, is continuing at the Salesian center in Naples. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Cinecittà film studios in Rome and the San Gennaro Community Foundation, and is implemented by Salesian CNOS-FAP Naples. This project continues to combine theoretical instruction with practical … Continue reading Sewing Stories by Hand: The “Bottega Artigiana – Tailoring and Costume Design” Project

(ANS) – The military operation launched on February 28, 2026 by the United States and Israel in Iran quickly spread to other countries in the region, including Lebanon, Syria, and the Holy Land. Thousands of families are fleeing the bombings, leaving everything behind. The Salesians active in these countries have once again opened their doors to welcome the suffering population, while Salesian organizations worldwide are … Continue reading Salesian Commitment in the New Phase of Emergency: Open Doors and International Support for the Most Vulnerable

(ANS – Milan) – A jar of honey can tell us much more than just its flavor: it can speak of connection, education, and a choice rooted in solidarity. On the Feast of Don Bosco, celebrated on January 31, 2026, the children of the Primary School of the Salesian Sant’Ambrogio Institute in Milan shared with their families and communities a meaningful gesture of solidarity with … Continue reading Rwandan Honey Arrives in Milan: Children from the Salesian Primary School Support the “Ndiza – Don Bosco Beekeeping Project”

(ANS – Aleppo) – At least seven people, including six civilians, were killed in armed clashes that erupted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Aleppo, northern Syria. The fighting involved Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with both sides blaming one another for the recent escalation, while negotiations between the parties have been stalled for several months. According to local sources, drone strikes and fighting in densely populated areas caused civilian and … Continue reading Aleppo, New Armed Clashes: At Least Seven Victims. Educational Activities Suspended for Security Reasons

(ANS – Gitega) – On December 10, anti-government rebel forces occupied the city of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This latest action follows what took place last January in the city of Goma, when rebel militias invaded the city, taking possession of it and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis already underway. According to the United Nations, in … Continue reading Due to New Clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, There is Once Again a State of Emergency in the Country

(ANS – Turin) – The fifth “Christmas Lunch with the poor” and the needy took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, starting at 12:30 pm, in the San Domenico Savio hall at the Salesian premises in Valdocco. The lunch was promoted by the Caritas – Maria Ausiliatrice volunteer group, which currently has more than 40 volunteers, twenty of whom led the initiative in question. The meeting was attended by about … Continue reading The Fifth “Christmas Lunch with the Poor” in Valdocco: A Feast of Sharing and Hope

(ANS – Ayagualo) – From August 18 to 22, the second Congress of  Social Works and Services entitled: “Human Rights today, a Salesian outlook” was held in the city of Ayagualo.  The meeting was organized by the Preferential Option and Work Formation sector of the Salesian Divine Savior Province of Central America (CAM) and brought together 52 participants from different Salesian houses in the region. During … Continue reading Reflecting on Human Rights from a Salesian Perspective: the Congress of Social Works and Services

(ANS – Aleppo) – Salesians were able to help support children at two orphanages in Aleppo, Syria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Both an Armenian orphanage housing 30 children and a Muslim orphanage hosting 50 children, aged 6-18, were supported through the ongoing project. Volunteers engaged the children in activities such as sports and … Continue reading Orphan Project Brings Support, Joy to Children Thanks to Donor Funding from Salesian Missions

(ANS – Berhampore) – On Prison Ministry Day, August 10, we recall the transformative legacy of Kolkata province Salesian priest Father Scaria Nedumattathil, founder of the Don Bosco Prison Ministry. What started as a compassionate visit to Berhampore Central Correctional Home in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, in 1995, evolved into the founding of the ministry, now a beacon of hope for thousands across India. Thirty years … Continue reading Dignity Behind Bars: Legacy of Fr. Scaria Nedumattathil, SDB

(ANS – Esmeraldas) – On Wednesday, August 6, the Salesian Project Foundation – North Coast officially inaugurated the “Mamma Margherita” school canteen, a space designed to ensure food self-sufficiency, well-being, and dignity for the children and adolescents of the Mother of the Savior Reference Center in Esmeraldas. The initiative was created to offer not only food, but also care, hospitality, and hope to those most in … Continue reading  “Mamma Margherita” Canteen Becomes a Reality: 60 Children and Young People in Esmeraldas Receive a Nutritious Meal Every Day

(ANS – Lviv) – The Don Bosco Vocational Education Center is the only Catholic and private vocational training institution in Ukraine, combining high-quality professional training with spiritual guidance and value-based education inspired by the charism of Saint John Bosco. Despite the ongoing war and all its challenges, the Center in Lviv continues to grow and develop. Over the years, it has become a safe and supportive … Continue reading Education That Changes Lives – Even In Times Of War: The Don Bosco Vocational Education Center

(ANS – Cuiabá) – On Tuesday, July 29, the parish of Nossa Senhora da Guia in the Coxipó neighborhood of Cuiabá, together with the Salesian Institute Santo Antônio, officially inaugurated the “Don Bosco” Social Service Project. The initiative is designed to welcome and care for 200 children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17 from the nearby Coophema district. The activities take place at the Santa Maria Goretti church … Continue reading Inauguration of the “Don Bosco” Social Service Project in Cuiabá to Support Children and Teenagers

(ANS – Bengaluru) –  A powerful two-day National Capacity-building training program, aimed at strengthening support for distressed internal young migrants, was held at Bosco Mane, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, from July 18 to 19. Organized by Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M), the event brought together 30 participants—including eight Salesian priests, lay collaborators, field staff, and representatives from civil society—who are committed to enhancing outreach and advocacy for migrants across … Continue reading Empowering Migrant Youth: National Training Sparks New Action

(ANS – Rome) – In the wake of its educational commitment to minors and the most vulnerable young people, ‘Salesians for Social’ has strongly joined the appeal launched by Libera, Antigone, and Defence for Children to address the crisis of the juvenile justice system in Italy. The appeal – signed by more than 80 organizations – denounces the progressive erosion of the educational culture in the management of … Continue reading ‘Salesians for Social’ Joins the Appeal for Juvenile Justice

(ANS – Seville) – The Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development was held in Seville from June 30 to July 3. It was a key event for the mobilization of policies and resources for development at the global governmental level. With this in mind, and with the aim of maintaining their commitment over time, the main Church organizations in Spain joined together to … Continue reading Salesian Vision for the Fourth United Nations Conference in Seville

(ANS – Aparecida) – The National Meeting 2025 of Salesian Social Action (ENAS, in Portuguese) was held in Aparecida from June 30 to July 3 and marked 10 years of Social Action activity within the Salesian Network Brazil (RSB). The event opened in the Father Vítor Coelho de Almeida Event Centre and brought together the Executive Directors of the RSB, Sr Silvia Aparecida and Fr Sérgio … Continue reading ENAS 2025 Renews its Educational and Evangelizing Mission

(ANS – Vatican City) – As part of the celebrations for the 2025 Jubilee, dedicated to the theme of Hope, the Jubilee of Sport was held on June 14 and 15, an event attended by athletes, managers, young people, coaches, and leaders of sports associations from different countries around the world. Representatives from the world of sport enjoyed a rich program organized by the Jubilee Central … Continue reading The Jubilee of Sport, a Boost of Hope for Achieving Peace

(ANS – Rome) – In 2024, over 18,000 Unaccompanied Foreign Minors were received in Italy, mainly from Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. The regions with the highest number of admissions were Sicily, Lombardy, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Precisely in the latter, which represents one of the main terminals of the so-called “Balkan Route,” the Salesian San Luigi Community in Gorizia – belonging to the network Salesians for … Continue reading Salesians for Social: In 10 Years More Than 1,000 Unaccompanied Minors Received from the Balkan Route in the Salesian San Luigi Community

(ANS – Nairobi) – “Safeguarding is not just a policy, it is a shared commitment to uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of every child entrusted to our care.”  (Br. John Njuguna, Deputy Director, Don Bosco Tech Africa). From May 26th to 30th, 2025, Don Bosco Tech Africa (DBTA) hosted a transformative Child Protection and Safeguarding Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. With participants drawn from 11 countries (Kenya, Rwanda, … Continue reading Strengthening Child Safeguarding and Protection: A Transformative Training by Don Bosco Tech Africa

(ANS – León) – The Don Bosco Children’s Project (PNDB) in León, Guanajuato, in collaboration with the Province’s Planning and Development Office (PDO) and the Don Bosco Mondo Mission Office promoted the Social Rehabilitation of Systemically Vulnerable Young People project, planned to address and prevent the consumption of psychoactive substances (such as tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and crystal meth) in adolescents and young people aged between 14 and 17 … Continue reading The Social Rehabilitation of Systemically Vulnerable Young People Project is Promoted in León

(ANS) – One of the strategic objectives of the Salesian Social America Network (RASS) is to promote effective communication of social works, which leads to the visibility of Salesian action and raises society’s awareness of the reduction of social inequalities. For this reason, RASS is committed to promoting networking with the Communication Sector of the Salesian Congregation and is in close contact with Fr Ricardo Campoli, Salesian Social … Continue reading Sustainability and Communication: Developing a Network for the Future of Salesian Social Works

(ANS – Aparecida) – Fr Francesco Preite, President of Salesians for Social, participated in the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America, organized by the Salesian Social America Network (RASS) and the Salesian Network of Brazil (RSB) from September 9-13 in Aparecida, Brazil. “Salesians for Social” was the only Italian entity to participate with Andrea Farina, Head of the Congregation for Safeguarding of … Continue reading The President of “Salesians for Social APS” at the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America

(ANS – Aparecida) – As part of the Continental Meeting of Salesian Works and Social Services of America (9-13 September 2024), the General Councillor for Youth Ministry, Fr Miguel Angel García Morcuende, held a conference on the reality of youth in the world, entitled: “The universe of young people: a photographic report.” A long question-and-answer session followed with the 120 participants in the meeting. The study … Continue reading The Proposals of the General Councillor for Youth Ministry to Educate the Gaze of Educators in the Current Global Context

(ANS – Bogotá) – The Salesian Social America Network (RASS), together with the San Pedro Claver Province of Bogotá, joined the Latin American and Caribbean Clamor Network and the Clamor Networks of Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama to journey together and learn about the reality faced by thousands of migrants and refugees each year, identify their needs, their dreams, their challenges, and their stories. A “Living Workshop … Continue reading Dreaming of a Network for a Church that Welcomes, Protects, Promotes, and Integrates Migrants and Refugees

(ANS) –  “We have to think about human relationships that welcome, accept, and are nourished by the richness of diversity. This is stressful in our interpersonal relationships because diversity may lead us to think about divisions or the temptation to uniformity (…) the issue is how to simultaneously sustain communion and unity in distinction.” Andrea Sánchez Ruiz, rapporteur. As the RED América Social Salesiana (RASS), we promote opportunities to strengthen the capacities of the … Continue reading Learning to Re-Conceptualize Gender Relations from the Dignity of Faith