With a global presence and deep community connections, Salesian Missions Australia supports people affected by humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. Our partners provide critical relief, including food, shelter, essential supplies, and recovery programs that help communities recover and rebuild their futures.
Current Emergency Appeals:
Nepal Floods
Many families have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. Others have already been displaced from their communities and are beginning to seek refuge in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal as they face the difficult task of starting again. United Nations agencies report that at least 65,000 people have been affected by the disaster, including more than 22,100 children. Hundreds of people have reportedly died, while thousands remain missing.
With roads destroyed and remote communities cut off, the Nepalese Army is leading complex rescue and relief operations, coordinating efforts to reach communities that can no longer be accessed by road. As the situation continues to evolve, local Salesians of Don Bosco have been working closely with authorities and affected communities to understand the emerging needs.
On 30 August, the Nepal Don Bosco Society emergency response team travelled towards the affected Rasuwa to begin assessing. However, renewed flooding and damaged transport routes prevented the team from reaching some of the hardest-hit areas, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing relief and recovery efforts. The greatest challenge now is ensuring that support reaches isolated communities and understanding the longer-term needs of those whose lives have been turned upside down by the disaster.
Fr Stephen, who led the Don Bosco field mission, said the focus is beginning to shift beyond the immediate emergency:
“Considering the current situation, I feel that our focus should gradually shift towards early recovery and longer-term rehabilitation. We are planning our response along these lines, particularly considering the many affected people who have been displaced and have moved to Kathmandu for their survival and livelihood. For families who have lost everything, the challenge is no longer simply surviving the disaster but finding a way to move forward in its aftermath.”
Your donation will help ensure Salesians in Nepal can respond to emerging needs and stand alongside vulnerable families as they take the first steps towards recovery.
Venezuela Relief after double Earthquake
On 24 June 2026, Venezuela was struck by a devastating double earthquake that caused widespread destruction across Greater Caracas and La Guaira, leaving thousands of families without safe housing, basic services, and reliable means of recovery. The disaster resulted in hundreds of deaths, more than 1,500 injuries, and severe damage to homes, community infrastructure, and several Salesian facilities that traditionally serve vulnerable populations.
In response to this emergency, the Salesians of Don Bosco are actively present on the ground, coordinating relief efforts and mobilizing their networks to support affected communities. Building on their long-standing presence and trust within local communities, they are providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable families.
The project will benefit approximately 600 families (2,400 people), prioritizing earthquake victims, injured persons, children, women, older adults, vulnerable families linked to Salesian works, and affected Salesian workers. Assistance will include food, hygiene and medicine kits, support for shelters hosted in Salesian facilities, and emergency financial assistance. This intervention is essential to address immediate humanitarian needs, protect human dignity, and help families begin their recovery in a context already affected by significant economic and social vulnerability.
Donate today and rebuild lives.
Previous Appeals:
How Your Donation Will Help
Your support will help Salesians in Venezuala:
Immediate relief – food, water and emergency supplies for affected families.
Safe shelter – protection and support for those left vulnerable by the disaster.
Essential services – keeping vital care and support accessible to communities in need.
Long-term rebuilding – helping families and communities recover with hope and dignity.
Community programmes – restoring and strengthening the Salesian services that support children, young people and families every day.
For further information, please contact the Salesian Missions Office (03) 9377 6060.
All Donations of $2 and over for the alleviation of poverty through development projects are tax deductible.
Please note: Australian Salesian Missions Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) is a registered fund owned and operated by the Salesian Society (Vic) Inc. It has Australian Taxation Office approval for tax deductibility for donations given for the relief of poverty in developing countries. It is also a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC).
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
Salesian Missions Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters and skies. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, recognising their ongoing connection to Country.
With a global presence and deep community connections, Salesian Missions Australia supports people affected by humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. Our partners provide critical relief, including food, shelter, essential supplies, and recovery programs that help communities recover and rebuild their futures.
Current Emergency Appeals:
Nepal Floods
Many families have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. Others have already been displaced from their communities and are beginning to seek refuge in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal as they face the difficult task of starting again. United Nations agencies report that at least 65,000 people have been affected by the disaster, including more than 22,100 children. Hundreds of people have reportedly died, while thousands remain missing.
With roads destroyed and remote communities cut off, the Nepalese Army is leading complex rescue and relief operations, coordinating efforts to reach communities that can no longer be accessed by road. As the situation continues to evolve, local Salesians of Don Bosco have been working closely with authorities and affected communities to understand the emerging needs.
On 30 August, the Nepal Don Bosco Society emergency response team travelled towards the affected Rasuwa to begin assessing. However, renewed flooding and damaged transport routes prevented the team from reaching some of the hardest-hit areas, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing relief and recovery efforts. The greatest challenge now is ensuring that support reaches isolated communities and understanding the longer-term needs of those whose lives have been turned upside down by the disaster.
Fr Stephen, who led the Don Bosco field mission, said the focus is beginning to shift beyond the immediate emergency:
“Considering the current situation, I feel that our focus should gradually shift towards early recovery and longer-term rehabilitation. We are planning our response along these lines, particularly considering the many affected people who have been displaced and have moved to Kathmandu for their survival and livelihood. For families who have lost everything, the challenge is no longer simply surviving the disaster but finding a way to move forward in its aftermath.”
Your donation will help ensure Salesians in Nepal can respond to emerging needs and stand alongside vulnerable families as they take the first steps towards recovery.
Venezuela Relief after double Earthquake
On 24 June 2026, Venezuela was struck by a devastating double earthquake that caused widespread destruction across Greater Caracas and La Guaira, leaving thousands of families without safe housing, basic services, and reliable means of recovery. The disaster resulted in hundreds of deaths, more than 1,500 injuries, and severe damage to homes, community infrastructure, and several Salesian facilities that traditionally serve vulnerable populations.
In response to this emergency, the Salesians of Don Bosco are actively present on the ground, coordinating relief efforts and mobilizing their networks to support affected communities. Building on their long-standing presence and trust within local communities, they are providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable families.
The project will benefit approximately 600 families (2,400 people), prioritizing earthquake victims, injured persons, children, women, older adults, vulnerable families linked to Salesian works, and affected Salesian workers. Assistance will include food, hygiene and medicine kits, support for shelters hosted in Salesian facilities, and emergency financial assistance. This intervention is essential to address immediate humanitarian needs, protect human dignity, and help families begin their recovery in a context already affected by significant economic and social vulnerability.
Donate today and rebuild lives.
Previous Appeals:
How Your Donation Will Help
Your support will help Salesians in Venezuala:
Immediate relief – food, water and emergency supplies for affected families.
Safe shelter – protection and support for those left vulnerable by the disaster.
Essential services – keeping vital care and support accessible to communities in need.
Long-term rebuilding – helping families and communities recover with hope and dignity.
Community programmes – restoring and strengthening the Salesian services that support children, young people and families every day.
For further information, please contact the Salesian Missions Office (03) 9377 6060.
All Donations of $2 and over for the alleviation of poverty through development projects are tax deductible.
Please note: Australian Salesian Missions Overseas Aid Fund (ASMOAF) is a registered fund owned and operated by the Salesian Society (Vic) Inc. It has Australian Taxation Office approval for tax deductibility for donations given for the relief of poverty in developing countries. It is also a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC).
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
Salesian Missions Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters and skies. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, recognising their ongoing connection to Country.
