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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.

Aug 2025 PR - Uganda - INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights social programs that meet basic needs
INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights social programs that meet basic needs

Education, workforce development provided for youth and their families. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day of Charity celebrated...

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NAMIBIA: Salesians continue work on new St. John Bosco Church thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

New space provides more comfort, better accessibility. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 26, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Rundu, Namibia, completed phase three of a construction project for the new St. John Bosco Church thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians...

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SYRIA: Orphan Project brings support, joy to children thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Children at 2 orphanages access counseling, participate in activities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 25, 2025) Salesians were able to help support children at two orphanages in Aleppo, Syria*, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Both an...

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WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational and aid efforts around the globe

Projects improve lives in DR Congo, Guinea, Haiti and Ukraine. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 19, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Humanitarian Day. Celebrated every year on...

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ANGOLA: Salesian missionaries build kitchen and dining room at School of Agriculture thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Construction benefits students who are undergoing training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 19, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the School of Agriculture and Rural Volunteering, located in Moxico Velho, Luena, Angola, were able to complete construction projects thanks to donor funding from Salesian...

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UGANDA: Palabek Refugee Resettlement Camp has new water tank thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Project benefits students at vocational training school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 18, 2025) The Salesian Vocational Training School, located inside of the Palabek Refugee Resettlement Camp in Uganda, has a new high-capacity water tank thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm...

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INT’L YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs for youth in need

Salesian missionaries work in more than 130 countries around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing International Youth Day. Celebrated each...

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THE GAMBIA: Salesian missionaries increase beekeeping activity thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Hives provide new source of income for students, school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug 12, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Kunkundjan Mariama, a small locality in Banjul, The Gambia, were able to increase their beekeeping activities thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of...

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ZAMBIA: Salesian missionaries host pastoral education for 2,000 young adults thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Sessions include focus on child protection. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 11, 2025) Salesian missionaries in Kabwe, Zambia, had the funding for pastoral programs for young adults thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Salesians reached more...

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ZAMBIA: Salesians improve chapel at Don Bosco thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

More than 50 Salesians and 200 youth use chapel. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 4, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to improve and furnish the chapel at Don Bosco in the Sacred Heart of Jesus post-novitiate community in Zambia thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm...

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