With a global presence in over 137 countries, the Salesians of Don Bosco find themselves uniquely placed to enact a co-ordinated response to the global humanitarian emergencies. Working at the grassroots of communities, Salesians are well placed to provide direct aid and relief which is quick, compassionate and generous to those most in need. Currently we are raising funds to assist with the ongoing food shortages faced throughout the Horn of Africa because of climate change, internal conflict, locust plagues, and inflation pressures.
Current Emergency Appeal: Drought Relief for Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
Across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, families are facing the devastating impacts of drought, food insecurity, conflict, and economic hardship. Millions of people are struggling to access sufficient food, while vulnerable children are increasingly at risk of malnutrition and losing access to education. According to United Nations agencies, more than 15 million people in Ethiopia are facing acute hunger, with the wider Horn of Africa experiencing one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
The Salesians of Don Bosco have been serving vulnerable communities throughout Ethiopia and neighbouring countries for many years through education, vocational training, feeding programs, emergency relief, and pastoral care. Today, the need is urgent.
Your donation will help provide:
As Br Bullo from Ethiopia pleads:
“We really need some help. Many families have exhausted what little resources they had. Children are going hungry, and parents are struggling to provide even the basics.”
Every gift, no matter the size, can bring hope, dignity, and practical support to families facing impossible circumstances.
Please donate today and help the Salesians of Don Bosco provide lifesaving assistance to children and families across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. Together, we can ensure they are not forgotten.
Outreach Programs - African Relief Assistance
Salesians in Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda are working tirelessly to provide both physical and human nourishment to those in need. Projects include:
- Palabek Refugee Settlement in Uganda is located 30km from the border of South Sudan and home to more than 76000 refugees. Salesians residing within the settlement, together with the local community has established 25 farming groups who attend to over 92 acres of Maize, Soya Bean, and Sunflower as food rations are not enough. Fr. Uba says, ‘the agriculture groups are very important because they enable those involved to contribute to their families, supplement food rations, and restore dignity’.
- The state of Tigray, Ethiopia, has experienced an extended period of civil unrest and internal conflict. The Salesians are reaching out to over 3000 households of permanent residents and internally displaced people with nutritional food supplies, water, hygiene and sanitation facilities.
- The Internal Displaced Persons Camp in Juba, South Sudan is home to over 10000 people mainly women, children and elderly. Salesian outreach programs include the relief goods and supplies, medical services and vocational education.
- Salesian Communities in The Democratic Republic of Congo disburse relief goods and supplies to those in need who have been impacted by the ongoing civil unrest.
How will the funds be used?
The funds will be used to provide relief support to the many refugees requiring food, water, shelter, medical supplies, hygiene and sanitation facilities, outreach projects to increase food production and community programs to support those in great need.
For further information please contact Mission Office Staff.
For further information, please contact the Salesian Missions Office 03 9377 6060 or salmiss@salesians.org.au
Please note that the Australian Salesian Missions Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) is a registered fund owned and operated by the Salesian Society (Vic) Inc. It has Australian Taxation Office approval for tax deductibility for donations given for the relief of poverty in developing countries.
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Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
Salesian Missions Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters and skies. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, recognising their ongoing connection to Country.
With a global presence in over 137 countries, the Salesians of Don Bosco find themselves uniquely placed to enact a co-ordinated response to the global humanitarian emergencies. Working at the grassroots of communities, Salesians are well placed to provide direct aid and relief which is quick, compassionate and generous to those most in need. Currently we are raising funds to assist with the ongoing food shortages faced throughout the Horn of Africa because of climate change, internal conflict, locust plagues, and inflation pressures.
Current Emergency Appeal: Drought Relief for Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
Across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, families are facing the devastating impacts of drought, food insecurity, conflict, and economic hardship. Millions of people are struggling to access sufficient food, while vulnerable children are increasingly at risk of malnutrition and losing access to education. According to United Nations agencies, more than 15 million people in Ethiopia are facing acute hunger, with the wider Horn of Africa experiencing one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
The Salesians of Don Bosco have been serving vulnerable communities throughout Ethiopia and neighbouring countries for many years through education, vocational training, feeding programs, emergency relief, and pastoral care. Today, the need is urgent.
Your donation will help provide:
As Br Bullo from Ethiopia pleads:
“We really need some help. Many families have exhausted what little resources they had. Children are going hungry, and parents are struggling to provide even the basics.”
Every gift, no matter the size, can bring hope, dignity, and practical support to families facing impossible circumstances.
Please donate today and help the Salesians of Don Bosco provide lifesaving assistance to children and families across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. Together, we can ensure they are not forgotten.
Outreach Programs - African Relief Assistance
Salesians in Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda are working tirelessly to provide both physical and human nourishment to those in need. Projects include:
- Palabek Refugee Settlement in Uganda is located 30km from the border of South Sudan and home to more than 76000 refugees. Salesians residing within the settlement, together with the local community has established 25 farming groups who attend to over 92 acres of Maize, Soya Bean, and Sunflower as food rations are not enough. Fr. Uba says, ‘the agriculture groups are very important because they enable those involved to contribute to their families, supplement food rations, and restore dignity’.
- The state of Tigray, Ethiopia, has experienced an extended period of civil unrest and internal conflict. The Salesians are reaching out to over 3000 households of permanent residents and internally displaced people with nutritional food supplies, water, hygiene and sanitation facilities.
- The Internal Displaced Persons Camp in Juba, South Sudan is home to over 10000 people mainly women, children and elderly. Salesian outreach programs include the relief goods and supplies, medical services and vocational education.
- Salesian Communities in The Democratic Republic of Congo disburse relief goods and supplies to those in need who have been impacted by the ongoing civil unrest.
How will the funds be used?
The funds will be used to provide relief support to the many refugees requiring food, water, shelter, medical supplies, hygiene and sanitation facilities, outreach projects to increase food production and community programs to support those in great need.
For further information please contact Mission Office Staff.
For further information, please contact the Salesian Missions Office 03 9377 6060 or salmiss@salesians.org.au
Please note that the Australian Salesian Missions Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) is a registered fund owned and operated by the Salesian Society (Vic) Inc. It has Australian Taxation Office approval for tax deductibility for donations given for the relief of poverty in developing countries.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
Salesian Missions Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters and skies. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, recognising their ongoing connection to Country.
