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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
[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.

Jan 2026 PR - Syria - CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that lead to peaceful environments
CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that lead to peaceful environments

Programs address social, economic needs of youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic World Day of Peace. Every year on Jan. 1, the Pope marks the day with a...

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NIGERIA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions supports Don Bosco Stitches project

Young women learn skills to find jobs, start own business. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 30, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the Mary Help of Christians community have received the funding to support the Don Bosco Stitches project in Lagos, Nigeria. The donor funding is from Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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EL SALVADOR: Salesian sisters have new truck to carry out mission work thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Truck helps provide better emergency assistance for children and women in rural areas. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 29, 2025) Salesian sisters with the Laura Vicuña Pro Education Foundation (FUNELAVI Foundation) have a new truck to help support their social projects in El Salvador. The truck was...

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UKRAINE: Salesian Lyceum has locker rooms for sports fields thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Donation impacts youth participating in activities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 23, 2025) Salesian missionaries at the Salesian Lyceum in Lviv, Ukraine*, are providing new locker rooms for the students using the sports fields. The funding for the project is thanks to donor funding from Salesian...

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NIGERIA: Salesian centers receive laptops, soccer balls thanks to partnerships developed by Salesian Missions

Students at vocational training centers, youth centers benefit from donations. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 22, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Nigeria received donations thanks to partnerships developed by Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Through the donations,...

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INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational program and social supports for young migrants

Salesians also develop programs to give youth opportunities in home countries. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 18, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Migrants Day. The day...

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MALAWI: 80 girls at Don Bosco High School have improved living conditions thanks to donors from Salesian Missions

Project includes new showers, toilet facilities for better hygiene. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 16, 2025) Don Bosco High School, located in Nkhotakota, Malawi, has improved living conditions for 80 young girls thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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INDIA: Don Bosco Nava Nirman provides 32 girls with scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Salesian programs across India focus on education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 15, 2025) Don Bosco Nava Nirman, located in Muniguda, India, provided scholarships for 32 girls thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The school was developed...

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NIGERIA: More than 1,700 people impacted by water project funded by Salesian Missions

Project is part of ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 15, 2025) St. Jude Science and Technical College in Nigeria has been able to upgrade its water system thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding came from...

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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and social programs for youth

Salesians around the globe work to ensure all youth know their rights. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Human Rights Day, celebrated each year on...

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