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On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa

Mar 8, 2021

On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower girls and women across the globe, including Africa.

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