In his 2015 address to the International Symposium on the Pastoral Care of the Street, Pope Francis reminded the participants that the “Church cannot remain silent, nor can her institutions turn a blind eye to the baneful reality” of children living on the streets. The Rinaldi Foundation continues to respond to this need by supporting ...

There is an old Haitian saying: “Sak Vid Pa Kanpe,” (An empty sack cannot stand). Likewise, it is very difficult for a child with an empty stomach to “stand up” in the classroom and excel in his or her studies. Recognizing this, the Salesians in Haiti are partnering with Salesian Missions of the United States ...

In the quest to pursue its mission, the Rinaldi Foundation is collaborating with Via Don Bosco, a Belgian NGO, to ensure that young people in Haiti can lead a dignified life and participate in building a sustainable future. Together, we are taking action to provide vulnerable youth (aged 15-25) with the opportunity to integrate professionally ...