Our Mission
Through strong partnerships, we provide vocational education that empowers disadvantaged young people in developing countries to find work, build dignity, 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
Ukraine
After years of war in Ukraine, energy attacks deepen hardship, while Salesian partners provide shelter, food, education and hope; donations enable support for vulnerable families.
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.