Salesians AFW
Make a Lasting Difference
Support the work of the Salesians in West Africa through donations. Your contribution helps empower youth, provide education, and protect children at risk. Every gift, large or small, fuels real change in the communities we serve.
Solar Training Centres
Equip young people with skills in solar energy systems — opening doors to sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures.
Child Protection
Help safeguard children at risk through dedicated centres that offer safety, care, and a path toward healing.
Vocational Education
Support technical and vocational institutes that prepare youth for meaningful employment and self-reliance.
Where Your Support Goes
Donations fund classroom construction, training equipment, life-skills programmes, and community development initiatives. Recent projects include a 6-unit classroom block for Nankando Primary School in Ghana, funded by AWRA Poland, and job-service life-skills training in Lagos, Nigeria. Your support helps fight hunger and irregular migration by creating local opportunity.
Across Nigeria, Salesian communities work tirelessly to reach young people living on the margins, offering them pathways out of poverty through education and skills training. Technical institutes and vocational workshops provide hands-on learning in trades that open doors to dignified work. Young men and women gain not only practical abilities but also mentorship and moral guidance rooted in the spirit of Don Bosco. These centres become safe havens where youth discover their potential, build self-confidence, and develop into responsible citizens. The focus remains on holistic formation, ensuring that each young person grows intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
Child protection stands at the heart of the Salesian mission in Nigeria. Dedicated centres offer shelter, care, and education to children who have experienced neglect or exploitation. Trained staff provide psychosocial support and help restore a sense of security and belonging. Through structured programmes, former street children and at-risk youth find stability and hope for a better future. Families are engaged whenever possible, working toward reunification and long-term wellbeing. By addressing both immediate needs and root causes, these initiatives create lasting change for vulnerable children across the country.
Solar training initiatives in Nigeria equip young people with renewable energy skills that are transforming local communities. Trainees learn to install, maintain, and repair solar systems, gaining expertise that is increasingly in demand across West Africa. This practical knowledge empowers graduates to start small businesses or find meaningful employment, breaking cycles of dependency. Beyond technical competence, participants develop problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindsets. The programme reflects the Salesian commitment to sustainable development, combining environmental awareness with youth empowerment. Graduates become agents of change, bringing light and energy to underserved areas while building their own futures.
Donate Now
Join us in building a future where every young person can thrive. Contact us to learn how you can contribute to a specific project or make a general donation.