Kenya, Nairobi. 20th June 2012, World Refugee Day was celebrated at the Richard Leaky auditorium at Kenya National Museum. The program began with prayers by Christians and Muslims then different colorful traditional dances from refugees who live in various refugee camps in Kenya. The dances were from Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, Ethiopia, and Somalia. This was followed by speeches and finally thanks giving. There were also speeches from refugees themselves. Kenya was thanked for welcoming the re...

DBDON First Phase Implementation of food and Water Projects

Don Bosco Planning and Development office launched a call for emergency response funds in early February 2011. This was intended to support early action to mitigate the severity of the drought that affected the country. While ensuring appropriate response to save lives and livelihoods during the drought period, of equal priority was the need for sustainable interventions that builds resilience to drought in Korr, Nzaikoni and Lodwar. The reoccurring nature of drought in Kenya particularly in ...

In the tradition of pilgrimage, the relics of St. John Bosco are being carried into the towns and villages, neighborhoods and centers where the Gospel is announced among the young and the poor today. This pilgrim journey through 130 nations began on January 31, 2009, the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Salesian Congregation. It prepares us for the 2015 celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Don Bosco’s bi...