Stories of Hope

In stories of hope, we introduce you to people who are turning Mission into action.

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   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Food Security - Myanmar

   In the midst of ongoing conflict, children in Myanmar are left with little to nothing. But thanks to the work of the Church, missionaries like Fr Salai Michael, MSP, are making sure his people aren’t forgotten. Your compassion today can help grow food, opportunity, and hope for children and families in Myanmar.

2. 

   Asia

   Work with Church Leaders

   Novices - Timor-Leste

   In Timor-Leste, young people face challenges that cut deeply into the heart of their nation. Although their faith is strong, families, children and young people often feel lost. This is why the formation of novices is important. So, they can continue to teach, counsel and nurture faith where it is needed most.

3. 

   Africa

   Work with Children

   Education - Ethiopia

   Born deaf, Maleda faces daily rejection and isolation. But there is hope—the Co-Action Deaf School offers her a place to learn, belong and thrive.

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   Africa

   Work with Communities

   Food Security - Zambia

   In the rural town of Mpika, Zambia, Sharon and her husband Victor grow maize to feed their four children. When extreme weather like drought hits, its farming families who feel it first—and hardest.

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   Africa

   Work with Communities

   Maternal Health - Zambia

   In remote parts of Zambia, expectant mothers like Eveline face life-threatening journeys just to reach care. Eveline walked four hours while in labour to safely deliver her baby at Chalabesa Rural Health Centre — the only clinic for 12,000 people. But without proper facilities, equipment, or a mother’s shelter, women must give birth alongside critically ill patients. Your support can help upgrade this vital clinic and give mothers the dignity and safety they deserve.

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   Asia

   Work with Church Leaders

   Seminarians - Timor-Leste

   Support the formation of seminarians like Clintino so they can provide spiritual and practical support for communities in need.

7. 

   Asia

   Work with Children

   Don Bosco Caring Center - Mongolia

   Established in 2003, the Don Bosco Caring Center (DBCC) was created to provide vulnerable children with a loving and safe environment where they can access education and ongoing support. Most children come to the DBCC from challenging situations including divorce, being orphaned or abandoned, and family violence. The Center seeks to provide a safe and loving environment for the children to access education and discover themselves as they grow up.

8. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   House of Mercy - Mongolia

   His Eminence Cardinal Giorgio Marengo I.M.C., Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, created the House of Mercy to be a grounding place for people who are struggling in life. The social centre seeks to reach out to the margins of our community, creating shelter for vulnerable people, especially women and children, to gather in care and love, feeling safe, at peace and valued.

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   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Don Bosco industrial Training Centre - Mongolia

   Education and employment are an opportunity for people in need to be lifted out of poverty and vulnerable situations. The Mongolian workforce vitally needs more qualified employees in the fields of manual labour and vocational skills.

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