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TIMOR-LESTE – Reliable Water Strengthens Agricultural Education

Don Bosco Fuiloro, Timor-Leste A reliable water supply is transforming both learning and food production at Don Bosco Agricultural School Fuiloro in Timor-Leste. Following the completion of a new borehole and water storage system, students now have improved access to the water needed to support agricultural training and expand food production throughout the year. Earlier […]

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TIMOR-LESTE – Healthcare Beyond the Clinic Walls

Auxiliadora Medical Clinic, Venilale, Timor-Leste Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge for many families in rural Timor-Leste. This year, the Auxiliadora Medical Clinic in Venilale has already provided care to 5,248 patients (Jan to Sep), serving not only the local community but also people who travel from surrounding districts in search of treatment. Many

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PHILLIPINES – A place of hope in Pasil

Pasil – Cebu, Philippines For almost 60 years, the Salesians have been a constant presence in Pasil, one of Cebu City’s most densely populated communities. Home to around 50,000 people, many families face challenges including poverty, limited employment opportunities and overcrowded living conditions. Since arriving in 1967, the Salesians have worked alongside the local community,

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SOLOMON ISLANDS – Education Bringing Hope After Cyclone Maila

For families in Gizo, Solomon Islands, recovery continues following Cyclone Maila, which caused widespread disruption across the Western Province in April 2026. As parents work to rebuild homes and restore their livelihoods, many are finding it difficult to cover the costs of their children’s education. At St. Peter’s Training Centre, the Salesian Sisters are committed

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Philippines – Skills for Life

For many young people in the Philippines, securing a stable job can be difficult. Around 40% are employed in the informal economy, where work is often uncertain and incomes can be low. For decades, the Salesians of Don Bosco have responded by providing technical and vocational training that equips young people with practical skills and

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PHILIPPINES – From Floodwaters to Recovery

Cebu, Philippines Nearly one year has passed since Typhoon Kalmaegi brought devastating floods to Cebu, leaving widespread destruction across communities already recovering from previous disasters. For the Salesian communities serving vulnerable young people and families, the impact was immediate and overwhelming. Among the hardest hit were the Don Bosco Boys’ Home and St John Bosco

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SAMOA – Classroom Development Project Update

Construction of the new classroom development at Don Bosco Technical Centre, Alafua, is progressing well. Foundations for the new toilet block have been completed, providing improved sanitation facilities for students. The lower floor of the new building is also taking shape and will house the school’s new Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration course, expanding vocational training opportunities.

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UKRAINE – 240 Students Continue Learning Thanks to Your Support

For more than 4 years now, war has been raging in Ukraine. Faced with the humanitarian crisis, the Salesians and Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco are trying to continue their mission for vulnerable young people as best they can. Education provides children with stability, encouragement and hope for the future. Thanks to the generosity of

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TIMOR-LESTE – Mastering Skills, Building the Future

Don Bosco Comoro Shines at National and International Skills Competition Don Bosco Training Centre Comoro proudly hosted the 2nd Timor-Leste International Friendly Skills Competition and the 9th National Skills Competition in July 2026. Organised by the Timorese Government’s National Institute for the Development of Labour (INDMO), the event brought together TVET students and trainers from

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