Connection
Children can express themselves when they feel heard.
ABOUT US
Education begins
with connection.
We are Don Bosco Chișinău. A community for children, young people and families.
WHAT BRINGS US TOGETHER
Room to learn.
People by your side.
We believe in non-formal education and relationships that help young people discover their possibilities. Our programmes bring together learning, recreation and community support.
WHERE WE COME FROM
From Turin
to Chișinău.
- 16.081815
John Bosco is born in Becchi, Piedmont (Italy).
- 08.121841
In Turin, Don Bosco starts his first oratory for young people of the streets.
- 18.121859
The Salesian Congregation is founded to continue his mission among the young.
- 31.011888
Don Bosco dies in Turin. Today the Salesian family is present in more than 130 countries.
- 1949
The first Salesian arrives in Moldova during the Soviet era and stays until his death in 1973.
- 12.092005
After a gap of more than 30 years, the Salesians return to Moldova, in Chișinău.
- 20.112006
Registration of the Don Bosco Foundation
- 31.012007
Inauguration of the ‘Oratory’ recreational centre
- 01.082007
First ‘Summer Together’ summer camp in Chisinau
- 08.122008
Creation of the ‘Friends of Dominic Savio’ group
- 08.122011
Inauguration of the ‘Mama Margaret’ children’s home
- 18.052014
Inauguration of the synthetic turf mini-pitch / football field
- 31.012015
Blessing of the statue of St. John Bosco (1815–1888) on the bicentenary of his birth
- 26.112015
Inauguration of the workshops for welders, electricians, plumbers, and tailors at the ‘Michele Rua’ vocational training centre
- 17.042017
Blessing of the 5 bell tower bells
- 01.032022
Opening of the ‘Pinardi House’ refugee centre
- 31.052023
Closure of the ‘Pinardi House’ refugee centre
- 01.092023
Opening of the ‘Michele Magone’ after-school program
- 30.062025
Closure of the ‘Michele Rua’ vocational training centre
- 31.082025
Closure of the ‘Mama Margaret House’ children’s home
- 31.012027
Inauguration of the ‘St. Joseph’ inclusive preschool education centre
- 31.012027
Inauguration of the ‘Mama Margaret House’ for young people with autism
Our story,
through people.
Moments from the Don Bosco community.
Together, day by day
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Participation
Learning comes alive through shared experiences.
Belonging
There is room for differences in a community that cares.
Life here,
in photographs.
Community stories 
Discovering together