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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 - PAKISTAN: Donor funding thanks to Salesian Missions helps to support 800 flood victims in Lahore
PAKISTAN: Donor funding thanks to Salesian Missions helps to support 800 flood victims in Lahore

Nearly 40% of the beneficiaries under 16 years old. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 14, 2026) Salesian missionaries working in Lahore, Pakistan received donor funding for flood relief thanks to Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding helped support 800 people,...

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VENEZUELA: Donor funding provides new multipurpose space at Madre Mazzarello Industrial Technical School

More than 340 youth and their families will benefit. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 13, 2026) The Madre Mazzarello Industrial Technical School, located in Coro, Venezuela*, has a new meeting space thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The...

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NIGERIA: Don Bosco Secondary School completes new water project thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project part of the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 12, 2026) Salesian missionaries were able to complete a water project at the Don Bosco Secondary School, located in Onitsha, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm...

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SOUTH SUDAN: Don Bosco Morobo has new Land Cruiser for mission outreach thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Close to 10,000 people benefit from services. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 12, 2026)  Salesians with Don Bosco Morobo in South Sudan* have a new Toyota Land Cruiser to facilitate mission work thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The...

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ZAMBIA: Community in Kapesa has new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Building also equipped with new water system. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 7, 2026) Salesian missionaries in Kapesa, located in the Kazembe Mission in Zambia, have completed a new chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Work included...

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MYANMAR: Salesian missionaries have new tractor thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Tractor improves productivity, generates income. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 6, 2026) Salesian missionaries were able to buy a tractor for the Nazareth Boarding House, located in Anisakan, Myanmar*, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco....

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TANZANIA: Don Bosco Novitiate has clean water access thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project part of the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 5, 2026) Salesian missionaries with the Don Bosco Novitiate, located in Morogoro, Tanzania, have access to clean water thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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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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