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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.

BURUNDI: More than 1,600 students receive Rise Against Hunger meals through partnership with Salesian Missions

Students have more energy, can better engage with studies. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 20, 2025) More than 1,600 students attending Don Bosco high schools in Ngozi and Buterere, Burundi*, had access to better nutrition during the second half of 2024 as a result of a partnership between Salesian Missions,...

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HAITI: Meals provide nutrition for more than 2,300 youth through a partnership between Rise Against Hunger and Salesian Missions

Shipments delivered to 3 Salesian centers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 19, 2025) More than 2,300 youth in Haiti received nutritious food through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian...

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INT’L DAY OF FAMILIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support families

2025 is 30th anniversary of observance day. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 15, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring the International Day of Families celebrated each year on May 15. The day is...

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INDIA: Salesians renovate hostel for youth thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Mission Hostel provides accommodations for 60 youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 13, 2025) Salesian missionaries had the funding for renovating the Mission Hostel, located in Gobarhati, Murshidabad, India, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches annual ‘Loaves & Fishes’ fundraiser to support global aid shipments

Fundraising appeal runs through the end of June 2025. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its annual “Loaves and Fishes” fundraiser to raise critical funding to ship life-saving aid to more than 130 countries...

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MALAWI: St. Philip Rinaldi Community has clean water access thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project part of the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 29, 2025) Salesian missionaries provided clean water access in the Salesian St. Philip Rinaldi Community, Malawi, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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UKRAINE: Students have new soccer field thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Donation impacts more than 400 students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 28, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to construct a new soccer field for students at Blessed Klymenty and Andrey Sheptytskyi in Lviv, Ukraine*, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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ZAMBIA: Don Bosco Farm established for education thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Farm to provide hands-on education, food for students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 22, 2025) Salesian missionaries in the St. John Bosco Community, located in Lusaka, Zambia, created the Don Bosco Farm to enhance learning experiences for students thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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Salesian Missions mourns the passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis had close ties to the Salesians of Don Bosco. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 21, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the Salesian Family and the international community of Catholics in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Although a Jesuit...

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INDIA: Salesians empower women with skills training thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Women become financially self-sufficient through tailoring and computer classes. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 21, 2025) Bosco Education & Skill Training Center for Women, part of the Konkan Development Society in the Gadag district, Karnataka, India, offered skills training to vulnerable women thanks to...

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