Syria – Fear, Solidarity, Commitment: Earthquake as Told by Young People in Aleppo

(ANS – Aleppo) – It is a microcosm of humanity still in shock inside the Salesian house in Aleppo. “We have lived through more than 10 years of war, but perhaps these moments are the most terrible because of the terror we’ve experienced… We cannot describe what we have experienced,” says Joelle Klzi, animator of the Salesian oratory. Yet these are also people with great … Continuar leyendo Syria – Fear, Solidarity, Commitment: Earthquake as Told by Young People in Aleppo

The Impact of Salesian Missionary Volunteers

Unai, Mercedes and Isabel are three people who have been impacted by the Salesian experience. During their time as Salesian volunteers, they had the opportunity to work with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and cultures at the St Dominic Savio Parish and the Salesian Family Youth Center Summer Camps. Their experiences left a lasting impression and inspired them to continue serving others in … Continuar leyendo The Impact of Salesian Missionary Volunteers

Salesian Missions Launches Appeal to Support those Impacted by Devastating Turkey/Syria Earthquake

(ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched an emergency appeal to provide disaster relief for those impacted by the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Kahramanmaraş province in southern Turkey, very close to Syria’s northwestern border, on Feb. 6. The earthquake was felt in 14 countries, including Lebanon, Israel, Cyprus and Jordan. … Continuar leyendo Salesian Missions Launches Appeal to Support those Impacted by Devastating Turkey/Syria Earthquake