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Italy: World Refugee Day: Salesian Missions highlights social programs for refugees and people displaced by conflict
By Salesian Missions at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 7 min read
Countries: Italy, Lebanon, South Sudan, Ukraine . NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Refugee Day, held each year on June 20 since 2001. The day,
Key takeaway NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.
Why this matters
The Salesian Missions' efforts to support refugees and internally displaced persons, particularly in Italy, demonstrate a comprehensive approach to addressing the complex needs of this population. By providing not only basic necessities like food and shelter, but also education and technical skills training, Salesian missionaries are helping refugees to rebuild their lives and integrate into their new communities. The "My integrity" project, which has created 15 jobs for refugees, is a notable example of this approach, as it combines job creation with social enterprise and community development. Furthermore, the use of assets confiscated from the mafia to employ refugees and provide support services adds a unique layer of social justice to these initiatives. As the UNHCR notes, the current funding landscape and growing anti-refugee sentiment pose significant challenges to supporting refugees, making the work of organizations like Salesian Missions all the more critical.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Italy, Lebanon, South Sudan, Ukraine . NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Refugee Day, held each year on June 20 since 2001. The day,
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