Our Mission
We support our partners in providing education and assistance that empowers vulnerable young people and communities to overcome adversity and shape their own futures.
What we do
Education
Providing education through schools, youth centres and vocational training programs, supporting some of the world’s most vulnerable young people in society, which is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Emergency Relief
Delivering direct aid and relief in natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
Community Support
Liaising with communities, to provide resources and support such as access to clean drinking water which is a UN sustainability goal and encouraging self-sustainability for the communities to thrive.
137 Countries
where our Salesian partners are present
5,500+ Schools and youth centres
caring for the young
1000+ vocational training programs
providing opportunities
Current Appeals
Horn of Africa Drought
Across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, drought, economic hardship, and ongoing instability are placing enormous pressure on vulnerable families. The Salesians in Ethiopia and Eritrea have launched an appeal to support people who are struggling the most.
Samoa
Due to growing enrolments and serious overcrowding, DBTC is seeking urgent assistance to construct additional classrooms, delivering new learning spaces including a library/study area and facilities for a new Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration course.
Community Development
Liaising with communities, to provide resources and support such as access to clean drinking water which is a UN sustainability goal and encouraging self-sustainability for the communities to thrive.