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
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.

Mar 2025 PR - KENYA: Salesian Missions provides funding for new bathrooms at Don Bosco
KENYA: Salesian Missions provides funding for new bathrooms at Don Bosco

Bathroom facilities include access for people with a disability NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 24, 2025) Don Bosco Utume Salesian Theological College, a center for learning for those who are becoming priests in Nairobi, Kenya, has new bathrooms for its multi-use field for the community thanks to funding...

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WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that ensure clean water for youth

‘Clean Water Initiative’ makes building wells and supplying clean water a top priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating World Water Day....

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INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth

Salesians around the globe work to ensure youth can live more fulfilled lives. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Day of Happiness,...

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VENEZUELA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions supports high-quality technical education

Students gain experience with new equipment, expanded internship opportunities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 10, 2025) The Maria Auxiliadora Popular Technical School, located in Altamira in the Chacao municipality of Caracas, Venezuela*, has improved the learning environment for students thanks to donor...

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INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower women and girls

Targeted programs provide opportunities for education and training.  NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8....

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ARGENTINA: Salesians increase youth participation in radio station thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Youth voices promoted through participation, programming. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 4, 2025) The Salesian community in Formosa, Argentina is strengthening the work for youth done through Radio Manantial thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco....

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WEST AFRICA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides scholarships for 209 students

Sub-Saharan Africa has highest rates of exclusion from education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 3, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the Our Lady of Peace provincial community were able to provide 209 scholarships to youth who are disadvantaged thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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UGANDA: Salesian missionaries purchase land for agriculture school thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

School to educate youth while addressing food security. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 25, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the Atede community in the Gulu district of Uganda have been able to purchase land for a new agriculture school thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm...

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INDIA: Salesian missionaries in Ponnur have new vehicle thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Donation to impact 500 families, including 320 youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 24, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the Don Bosco Mission Ponnur, in the city of Ponnur, Andhra Pradesh, India, have a new vehicle for their mission work thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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NAMIBIA: Salesian missionaries build new church thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

St. John Bosco community is 1 of 15 Salesian communities in Rundu. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 18, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Rundu, Namibia have a new parish church thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. With the funding...

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