Salesian PDO for Burundi - Rwanda - Uganda

29/05/2026

Wrapping up an incredible week of capacity building and collaboration in Kigali! 🇷🇼

Today marked the successful conclusion of the intensive Project Management Workshop organized by the Italian VIS Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS) for Salesian Planning and Development Office (PDO) staff from across Africa

Throughout the week, participants honed their expertise in administration, project budgeting, and reporting to better support youth development initiatives

Attendees like Salomé Traoré from Mali noted that learning about sustainability and procurement plans directly addressed crucial areas for their future growth

Meanwhile, John L. Facial from Sierra Leone highlighted how this investment in human capital will expand their professional capabilities and drive development across their respective countries

A special congratulations to all the dedicated professionals who received their certificates today during the closing ceremony presided over by Father Servilien Ufitamahoro and the VIS team!

Read the full article below to hear more about their professional takeaways and their inspiring experiences exploring the beautiful, clean, and green city of Kigali

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https://aglpdo.org/african-salesian-pdo-staff-conclude-crucial-project-management-workshop-in-kigali-with-certificate-ceremony/

KIGALI, Rwanda — Friday, 29th May 2026: An intensive capacity-building workshop organized by the Italian NGO VIS for Planning and Development Office (PDO) staff from various African Salesian provinces has officially concluded. To mark the end of this significant professional development program, a...

18/05/2026

Building gender-transformative TVET institutions! 🌍

On May 14, 2026, stakeholders from Uganda and Rwanda gathered at Don Bosco Namugongo for the dissemination of the SBD Gender Policy under the “Gender Matters for Green TVET” programme.

The workshop brought together TVET leaders, Gender Officers, Job Service Officers, and PDO representatives to strengthen practical implementation of gender-responsive approaches within Don Bosco TVET centres and surrounding communities.

In his remarks, Fr. Servilien Ufitamahoro appreciated the support provided toward the development of the policy and called upon all stakeholders to actively support its implementation.

The discussions emphasized:
✅ Gender equality as a continuous social transformation process
✅ The importance of equal participation and decision-making
✅ Leadership and community engagement for sustainable change
✅ The role of GALS methodology in promoting inclusive family and community planning

Together, we continue advancing inclusive, equitable, and sustainable TVET education for all. 💡CLICK TO READ MORE: https://aglpdo.org/from-commitment-to-action-implementing-gender-responsive-change-in-don-bosco-tvets-in-rwanda-and-uganda/

On May 14, 2026, stakeholders gathered at Don Bosco Namugongo for a pivotal dissemination session focused on the SBD Gender Policy. Facilitated by Ms. Joselyn Bigirwa the consultant who supported the policy’s development, the workshop aimed to move beyond mere documentation toward practical, gende...

11/05/2026

Don Bosco Gatenga: Imyiteguro yo Kwizihiza Yubile y’Imyaka 50 Irarimbanyije

Ikigo cy’Urubyiruko cya Don Bosco Gatenga kizwiho kwigisha imyuga n’Ubumenyi ngiro ku rubyiruko rw’Ingeri zitandukanye, kiri mu myiteguro yo kwizihiza Yubile y’Imyaka 50 Icyo kigo kimaze gishinzwe.

Ubuyobozi buvuga ko iyo iyo yubile ari igihe cyo kuzirikana urugendo rwahinduye ubuzima bwa benshi ndetse rugatanga icyizere ku hazaza h’urubyiruko rw’u Rwanda.

Umuyobozi wa kominote y’Abaseleziyani mu Gatenga, Padiri Gaspard Nteziryayo, asobanura ko imyiteguro y’ibirori byo kwizihiza imyaka 50 iki kigo kimaze gishinzwe igeze kure, aho biteganyijwe ko bizaba ku wa 31 Gicurasi 2026.

Iki kigo cyashinzwe mu mwaka wa 1976 n’Abapadiri batatu, Umufurere umwe ndetse n’abasore bato bari bakinjira mu muryango w’Abaseleziyani.

Bakimara kugishinga, bahise batangiza ibikorwa byo gufasha urubyiruko binyuze mu kurwigisha imyuga irimo kubaza, gusudira, kubaka ndetse n’amashanyarazi.

Padiri Nteziryayo yavuze ko icyo gihe intego yabo yari ugufasha urubyiruko kubona ubumenyi rubasha kwirwanaho no kwihangira imirimo nyuma yo kurangiza amasomo.

Yasobanuye ko uko imyaka yagiye ishira, iki kigo cyakomeje kwagura amashami ndetse hongerwamo indi myuga irimo secretariat (ubunyamabanga), ubudozi, guteka, ubuhinzi n’ubworozi.

Kuri ubu, iki kigo kimaze kugera ku rwego rushimishije aho kugeza ubu habarizwamo ishuli ry’imyuga rimaze kumenyekana cyane dore ko bamwe mu baryigamo baharangiriza amasomo yabo bakazakomeza no muri Kaminuza, ibintu ubuyobozi bwaryo bufata nk’ikimenyetso cy’iterambere rikomeye.

Uretse gutanga ubumenyi, iki kigo cyabaye umusingi w’iterambere kuri benshi, aho bamwe bihangiye imirimo yabo, abandi bakabona akazi keza mu nzego zitandukanye.

Padiri Nteziryayo yagarutse kandi ku ruhare rw’umwe mu bayobozi bayoboye iri shuri witwa Carlos Teran (1995-2002), wamamaye ku Izina rya Carlos akaba yarakoze ibikorwa byo guteza imbere impano z’urubyiruko. Yashinze ishuri rya Acrobasi ryamenyekanye cyane ndetse anatangiza itorero ry’abaririmbyi rya “Orchestre IMENA” ryafashije benshi kuzamura impano zabo.
Padiri Nteziryayo yasobanuye ko hari n’abana benshi bakuwe mu mihanda bagafashwa kwiga umuziki n’izindi mpano zibafasha kongera kugira icyizere cy’ubuzima.
Yagize ati “Iyo tubonye urubyiruko rwari rwaratakaje icyizere rwongera guhaguruka kubera impano cyangwa ubumenyi rwabonye hano, tuba twumva ko intego yacu yagezweho,”
Ibikorwa byo kwizihiza iyi yubile bizatangizwa na Missa yo gushimira Imana, hakurikireho imikino itandukanye, ubutumwa bw’abayobozi bo muri Kiliziya no mu nzego za Leta ndetse n’ibindi bikorwa biteganyijwe gushimisha abazabyitabira.
Padiri Gaspard Nteziryayo yahamagariye abanyeshuri bahize, inshuti z’Abaseleziyani ndetse n’Abanyarwanda bose kuzaza kwifatanya na bo muri ibyo birori byo kwizihiza imyaka 50 y’urugendo rwabaye isoko y’ubumenyi, icyizere n’iterambere ku rubyiruko rwinshi.
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24/04/2026

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19/03/2026

OUR WORK IN THE NEWS:

Empowering Women Through Green Skills: The Transformative Impact of the Gender Matters for Green TVET Programme. READ MORE HERE: https://aglpdo.org/empowering-women-through-green-skills-the-transformative-impact-of-the-gender-matters-for-green-tvet-programme/

Commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 _Celebrations at St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre Kamuli: https://aglpdo.org/commemorating-international-womens-day-2026-_celebrations-at-st-joseph-vocational-training-centre-kamuli/

Women’s Day at Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre – 10th march 2026: https://aglpdo.org/womens-day-at-don-bosco-vocational-training-centre-10th-march-2026/

Breaking Gender Stereotypes: Don Bosco Buterere TVET school Promotes Inclusion for Girls in Technical Trades: https://aglpdo.org/breaking-gender-stereotypes-don-bosco-buterere-tvet-school-promotes-inclusion-for-girls-in-technical-trades/

Empowered Women, Stronger Nation: Don Bosco Gatenga TSS Champions Girls’ Enrollment in Technical Education: https://aglpdo.org/empowered-women-stronger-nation-don-bosco-gatenga-tss-champions-girls-enrollment-in-technical-education/

Empowerment in Action: How DB Tech Africa’s Support and a Gift of a Goat are Weaving a Brighter Future for an 18-Year-Old Student: https://aglpdo.org/empowerment-in-action-how-db-tech-africas-support-and-a-gift-of-a-goat-are-weaving-a-brighter-future-for-an-18-year-old-student/

UNHCR Equips Salesians of Don Bosco with Advanced Agricultural Machine to Combat Hunger in Palabek Refugee Settlement: https://aglpdo.org/unhcr-equips-salesians-of-don-bosco-with-advanced-agricultural-machinery-to-combat-hunger-in-palabek-refugee-settlement/

Partnership Sealed between Schneider Electric France Permanent Establishment Uganda and Salesians of Don Bosco Uganda TVETs.: https://aglpdo.org/partnership-sealed-between-schneider-electric-france-permanent-establishment-uganda-and-salesians-of-don-bosco-uganda-tvets/

18/03/2026

Partnership Sealed between Schneider Electric France Permanent Establishment Uganda and Salesians of Don Bosco Uganda TVETs.

14/03/2026

At Don Bosco Muhazi Technical and Vocational School, the recent International Women’s Day celebration was more than just a gathering; it was a profound demonstration of gender equality, partnership, and tangible support for sustainable development. Supported by Don Bosco Tech Africa through the Salesian Planning and Development Office in the Africa of the Great Lakes Province, the event featured thoughtful gifts for everyone in attendance. Students received notebooks and pens symbolizing a united pursuit of knowledge, while women and girls were provided with reusable sanitary pads made by Kosmotive, a reknowned Women Clothing Maker Company in Rwanda. However, the most touching moment of the celebration was the presentation of a goat to a student facing extraordinary life challenges. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: https://aglpdo.org/empowerment-in-action-how-db-tech-africas-support-and-a-gift-of-a-goat-are-weaving-a-brighter-future-for-an-18-year-old-student/

At Don Bosco Muhazi Technical and Vocational School, the recent International Women’s Day celebration was more than just a gathering; it was a profound demonstration of gender equality, partnership, and tangible support for sustainable development. Supported by Don Bosco Tech Africa through the Sa...

12/03/2026

Girls are taking charge in technical education! 🚀 Enrollment surges from 55 to 209 at Don Bosco Gatenga TSS, proving girls can excel in trades like electricity. But the need for better infrastructure is real. Let's empower them! Huge thanks to Don Bosco Tech Africa for the vital support in the celebration of International Women's Day this year. Click to read more:

Every year on March 8th, the whole world celebrates International Women’s Day. To commemorate the day, celebrations were held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Don Bosco Gatenga Technical Secondary School (Gatenga TSS). The event, which marked International Women’s Day, was attended by students, ...

09/03/2026

🚀 Meet the inspiring young women breaking barriers through the **Gender Matters for Green TVET Programme**!

This transformative initiative is empowering girls in Uganda and Rwanda to conquer male-dominated fields like plumbing, electrical installation, and solar energy. From starting their own thriving agro-shops to leading engineering teams, these graduates are living proof that **"Hand Skills Creates Wealth"**!

Read our full article to discover how these trailblazers are transforming their lives from grass to grace. 👇

In a concerted effort to promote market-relevant, green technical and vocational employment for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women, the “Gender Matters for Green TVET Programme” is reshaping futures in East Africa. Operating from 2023 to 2026 across five Don Bosco Technical and Vocation...

24/02/2026

The community of Don Bosco Palabek has successfully completed the installation of a modern solar energy system. This milestone infrastructure project was financed through the generous support of the Salesian Mission-New Rochelle Procure. The state-of-the-art system is equipped with 16 high-quality lithium batteries, 60 solar panels ensuring the community has a reliable and sustainable power supply. Click here to read more:

The community of Don Bosco Palabek has successfully completed the installation of a modern solar energy system. This milestone infrastructure project was financed through the generous support of the Salesian Mission-New Rochelle Procure. The state-of-the-art system is equipped with 16 high-quality l...