Resources for Journalists

Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. Our Press Center is a key source of information for journalists, donors, organizational partners, funders and the public. In addition to the releases below, photographs and video from the field can be made available to journalists and partners upon request.

Salesian Missions also operates MissionNewswire.org, as a service to the public and the news media. The purpose is to provide information and insight about Salesian programs around the globe and news related to global humanitarian issues. News from and about Salesian Missions can also be found on ReliefWeb, the leading humanitarian information source on global crises and disasters operated by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

U.S. Media Representative:
Laura Perillo
908-406-3413
[email protected]
Twitter: @SM_Newsdesk

To request interviews or ask to be included on our media distribution list, please contact Laura Perillo. Photos and b-roll are also available upon request. We may also able to assist journalists working for U.S. media outlets who are working abroad or planning trips to cover humanitarian-related news stories.

In addition to the press releases provided here, country-specific information is available in the Where We Work section of this website. Additional information is available to the media upon request.

Oct 2023 PR - Burkina Faso - GLOBAL: Women and girls face extreme poverty, says new report
GLOBAL: Women and girls face extreme poverty, says new report

Report released by UN Women and United Nations Department on Economic and Social Affairs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 12, 2023) More than 340 million women and girls will live in extreme poverty by 2030 and close to one in four will experience moderate or severe food insecurity, according to the recent...

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INT’L DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for girls

Programs focus on achieving gender equality. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 11, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11. The day, first held in 2012,...

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal

Donor funding helps transport life-changing meals to programs around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 9, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by...

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights support for educators

Projects help teachers provide high-quality education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers’ Day celebrated each year on Oct. 5. The day...

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NIGERIA: Salesian Center has new computer lab thanks to donor funding

Students to learn digital skills for employment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 25, 2023) The Salesian Center in Ibadan, Nigeria, has a new computer lab thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project known as “Provision of Vocational...

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WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs

Pope Francis entitles message ‘Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.’ NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 24, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The day,...

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INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing educational programs

2023 is also 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 21, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace,...

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INDIA: Instruments purchased with donor funding

Pre-novices learn music for their future missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 11, 2023) Salesian pre-novices in Kokrajhar, Assam, India, have guitars and guitar stands thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. There are currently 15...

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INT’L LITERACY DAY: Salesian programs provide education for poor and at-risk youth

Salesian missionaries focus on essential educational including literacy, skill building. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2023) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating...

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MYANMAR: Students learn with new laptops

Salesian school purchases 25 laptops thanks to donor funding. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 6, 2023) Students in a Salesian school in Myanmar* have laptop computers thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Donor funding was utilized to...

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