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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.

Feb 2026 PR - GUATEMALA: Young women from Talita Kumi centers receive healthy nutrition through Rise Against Hunger’s partnership with Salesian Missions
GUATEMALA: Young women from Talita Kumi centers receive healthy nutrition through Rise Against Hunger’s partnership with Salesian Missions

Salesian sisters include educational content related to nutrition NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 9, 2026) Young women attending Talita Kumi centers in Guatemala had access to better nutrition as a result of a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and...

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SOUTH SUDAN: More than 5,000 internally displaced people receive better nutrition through partnership between Rise Against Hunger and Salesian Missions

Meals distributed at various locations, including schools. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 5, 2026) More than 5,000 people, most of whom are internally displaced in Gumbo, on the outskirts of the city of Juba, South Sudan*, had access to better nutrition during the first half of 2025. The food shipment was...

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TANZANIA: Don Bosco Novitiate completes renovation thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Improvements benefit novices, youth and community. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 4, 2026) Top of FormDon Bosco Novitiate in Morogoro, Tanzania, completed a renovation project thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Fifteen years of use,...

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HAITI: Meals provide nutrition for 200 youth through a partnership between Rise Against Hunger and Salesian Missions

Teacher says nourishment is key to learning, development. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 3, 2026) Nearly 200 youth attending programs at Lakay Don Bosco Cap-Haïtien in Haiti received nutritious food through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco,...

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DR CONGO: Close to 600 people receive healthy meals through Rise Against Hunger’s partnership with Salesian Missions

Shipment provides meals to 5 programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 2, 2026) Oeuvres Maman Marguerite, a network of Salesian centers located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, received a shipment of nutritious meals through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm...

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IVORY COAST: Salesian pre-novitiate house renovated thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Facilities support residential, educational and communal needs of aspirants. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 28, 2026) Salesian pre-novitiates in Korhogo, Ivory Coast, have a new residential accommodation thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco....

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ETHIOPIA: More than 2,500 families receive nutritional support thanks to partnership between Salesian Missions and Feed My Starving Children

Salesians address immediate humanitarian needs, long-term recovery. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 27, 2026) More than 2,500 families across eight communities in Ethiopia* had access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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BURUNDI: Students at Don Bosco High School receive Rise Against Hunger meals through partnership with Salesian Missions

More than 950 students have access to better nutrition. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 26, 2026) More than 950 students attending Don Bosco High School in Ngozi, Burundi*, had access to better nutrition during the first half of 2025 as a result of a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower youth

Nearly 1,000 Salesian vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools reach students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 2026) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International...

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BENIN: 550 youth receive healthy meals through Rise Against Hunger’s partnership with Salesian Missions

Feeding program allows children to remain focused on their education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 22, 2026) Youth attending Foyer Don Bosco, located in Porto-Novo, Benin, received a shipment of nutritious meals through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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