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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.

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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INT’L DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS: Salesian Missions highlights support for former child soldiers

Salesians work with former child soldiers to overcome trauma, reintegrate into society. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring Feb. 12 as Red Hand Day,...

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CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights medical programs for people in need around the globe

Salesian missionaries offer more than 150 medical clinics and hospitals in mostly rural areas.  NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 11, 2025) 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 the Sick....

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PARAGUAY: Missionaries build residence thanks in part to Salesian Missions

Facility provides safe space for students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 10, 2025) Salesian missionaries with the Chaco Mission in Paraguay have a residence for students and visitors thanks in part to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The funding from...

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