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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
media@salesianmissions.org
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.

GEORGIA: Salesian missionaries work to establish vocational education center with residence thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Up to 30 youth will live at Center while completing education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 21, 2025) Top of Form Salesian missionaries in Tbilisi, Georgia, are working to establish a vocational educational center and residence for youth who are vulnerable thanks in part to funding from Salesian...

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WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights vocational and technical education for youth who are disadvantaged

Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (July 15, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Youth...

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VENEZUELA: Salesians train nearly 500 staff about life of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Participants deepen commitment to ongoing education for youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the Province of St. Lucas in Venezuela* were able to provide training on the “Bosco Way Walking with Don Bosco Toward the Salesian Identity” thanks to donor funding from...

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UGANDA: Don Bosco CALM establishes sick bay for children thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Children receive immediate medical care, preventative care. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 14, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to establish a sick bay for children who are ill at Don Bosco CALM Nursery and Primary School in Uganda thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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MYANMAR: Don Bosco Youth Center has new bathroom facilities thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project part of Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 9, 2025) Youth at Don Bosco Youth Center in Mandalay, Myanmar*, have a new building for bathrooms and showers thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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NIGERIA: Salesian missionaries renovate student hostel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Students have affordable accommodations in positive environment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 8, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to renovate the Zefferino Namuncura Hostel in the St. John Bosco Community of Ondo, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of...

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GHANA: Salesians expand Don Bosco Chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

300 students from Don Bosco Technical Institute attend chapel. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (July 7, 2025) Salesian missionaries at the Don Bosco Technical Institute and hostel, located in Odumase, Sunyani, Ghana, were able to expand the Don Bosco Chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the...

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ARGENTINA: Don Bosco’s Argentine Explorers receive funding to support educational efforts thanks to Salesian Missions

500 participants of national congress gain knowledge to share with youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 2, 2025) Don Bosco’s Argentine Explorers were able to host a national congress to discuss topics that impact Don Bosco scouting in Argentina thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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RWANDA: Don Bosco Muhazi provides essential support to 260 students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Aid crucial for students from remote areas. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 30, 2025) Don Bosco Muhazi Technical and Vocational School in Rwanda had the funding to support 260 students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding...

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VENEZUELA: Salesian missionaries have medical insurance coverage thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions

125 people benefit, including youth in formation. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 25, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Venezuela* were able to cover a portion of the Salesian medical insurance thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The insurance...

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