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CV NEWS FEED // Salesians in Ghana are expanding their pastoral and social outreach with the support of donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.
According to MissionNewswire, The St. Joseph Province in Ashaiman has acquired a new vehicle, enhancing their ability to travel between Salesian centers in Ghana, Togo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Ivory Coast. This enables the Salesians to efficiently meet the pastoral needs of various communities.
Additionally, funding has bolstered activities at the Saint Dominic Savio Community in Tatale. Essential supplies such as food, electricity, medical treatment, and fuel for transportation have been provided, ensuring the well-being and operational continuity of the parish and its 52 outstations.
An African Salesian expressed gratitude for the funding from donors and emphasized the essential role of funding for vehicles in meeting community needs and maintaining outstations.
“Salesians must travel long distances for pastoral visits and to celebrate Catholic Mass,” he said. “The travel is costly as is the upkeep of cars and motorbikes. Having reliable transportation is critical.”
The Salesians of Don Bosco, which Saint John Bosco founded, is a global Catholic religious institute dedicated to the education and welfare of young people, especially those who are poor and at risk. Their mission includes providing pastoral care, educational programs, and social services to communities around the world.
Despite improvements in Ghana’s economy, nearly 45% of the population lives on less than $1 a day, according to UNICEF. Rural poverty is prevalent in the dry savannah region, which covers two-thirds of northern Ghana. Small-scale farms struggle due to inadequate infrastructure and equipment, hindering their transition from subsistence to modern commercial farming, which could increase incomes and reduce poverty.
