The projects aimed to address pressing issues and obstacles, such as extending assistance to refugees in Uganda and aiding earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. They also focused on alleviating the aftermath of storms in Malawi, reconstructing a fence destroyed by flooding in Bangladesh, and restoring the nuns' mission building in Odessa following a fire incident. Additionally, initiatives by the Salesian Mission Procure Office in Warsaw contributed to purchasing food for those afflicted by hunger in Ethiopia and Madagascar, with a particular emphasis on supporting vulnerable demographics like children and the elderly. Furthermore, efforts included providing access to clean water through the construction of a well, benefiting over a thousand children attending the FMA school in South Sudan and the residents of Lolobi, Ghana.
Regarding educational endeavors, the projects entailed supplying equipment for computer laboratories in Namibia, Chad, Burundi, Zambia, and Ukraine, along with renovating youth centers in Peru and Madagascar. Additionally, they facilitated the acquisition of vehicles for mission stations in Zambia and Peru, as well as a tractor for a mission station in Malawi. Thanks to the Salesian Mission Procure in Warsaw, support was also extended to the construction and renovation of chapels and churches, as well as the refurbishment of Training Centers in Chad, Brazil, and Madagascar.
The Procure office of Warsaw conducted a Lenten campaign titled 'Homeless Children of Bolivia,' shedding light on the challenges faced by children and youth living on the streets of Santa Cruz. Through this initiative, they raised 101,567 PLN to aid 150 children, providing essential meals and medicines. Additionally, the campaign -'A Meal for Venezuela', organized during Mission Week 2023, addressed the needs of children and girls at a missionary facility in Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonia. They successfully collected 56,152 PLN, enabling the sisters to support the girls in the college and provide meals for underprivileged children who visit the festive oratory.
For over two decades, the Warsaw Mission Office has been steadfastly running the Distance Adoption Programme, contributing to the provision of quality education for children across 45 institutions spanning 20 countries. These include Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, Peru, East Timor, Ukraine, and Sudan. "Last year," they elaborate, "we allocated PLN 6,031,968 to support those under our care, ensuring they receive meals, school supplies, and, most importantly, a sense of security. This security extends beyond their daily school lives, encompassing their outlook on the future."
In 2023, the 'Spiritual Adoption of a Missionary' project was carried out, providing missionaries with essential support, including medical assistance, among other benefits.
Last year, approximately 50 young individuals underwent training through the 'Don Bosco International Voluntary Service.' Inspired by the legacy of St. John Bosco, they chose to dedicate themselves to serving underprivileged children and youth. Ultimately, 19 volunteers were honored with missionary crosses, embarking on journeys to destinations including Ghana, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Bolivia, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Madagascar.
"We've conducted Missionary Animation sessions in 22 parishes and 31 schools," concludes the Mission Procure Office report, "and we've shared insights about our missions during missionary retreats, Salesian youth gatherings, and training sessions."
