In Argentina, Salesians respond to the emergency with solidarity

Photo: Boletín Salesiano Argentina

There are 167,416 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Argentina (updated 28/07/2020) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean estimates that poverty levels in Latin America could reach 34.7%, while unemployment would rise to 11.9%.

The Missionary Office "Por los Jóvenes - Don Bosco" responded promptly to the emergency, distributing food and personal hygiene kits in its 22 branches.

How was the aid distributed?

La Rioja: 450 people assisted 2 times a week;
San Nicolás de los Arroyos: 100 families supported by young people, with food and personal hygiene kits;
Córdoba: 40 families reached every week; setting up of 2 kiosks where more than 100 children and young people go;
Zárate: food cooked every week for 150 people and distribution of various goods for 1,000 families;
Bariloche: delivery of food and basic necessities for 120 families;
Río Grande: 200 families benefiting from donations.

Source: El Boletín Salesiano

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