Cairo Oratory Salesians Reaching Out to Sudanese Refugees with Education, Social Services

“An average of 250 children attend the oratory, and mothers have their own meetings,” SDB officials say, and add, “On the three days when not working with Sudanese refugees, the Don Bosco Zeitoun Oratory organizes activities for as many youth from the neighborhood as possible.”

Salesians’ General Councilor for the Missions, Fr. Alfred Maravilla, is said to have recently met with Sudanese refugees at Don Bosco Zeitoun “where he celebrated Mass and thanked the refugees for their continued faith.” 

“I encourage parents to share faith with their children and send them to the Salesian oratory, where they can grow in faith and learn skills to integrate into Egyptian society,” Fr.  Maravilla is quoted as saying in the October 27 report.

In the same report, the Director of the U.S development arm of the SDB, Salesian Missions, is quoted as saying that the “Salesian programs across Egypt provide education and social development services for youth and their families living in poverty and for refugees new to the country.”

“Youth, regardless of faith and religious background, are able to access the Salesian programs and gain assistance with homework, connect with their peers, and be connected with adults who provide mentorship and support in their lives,” Fr. Gus Baek says.

More in Africa

Catholic Bishops Urge Sudanese to Learn “how to survive together”, to Reject Violence and Work for Peace

Read the article

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.