The Salesians of Don Bosco began work in Ethiopia since 1975. The Salesians of Don Bosco have a well-established presence in five regions of Ethiopia, which are Tigray Regional State – Adigrat, Adwa, Mekelle, Shire; Gambella Regional State – Gambella and Pugnido; in Southern Nations National People Regional State – Soddo and Dilla; Oromia Regional State – Zway, Adamitullu and Debre Zeit and in Addis Ababa City Administration.