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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.

LEBANON: Salesian missionaries provide support for 273 people impacted by war thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project combines educational support, psychological care and social activities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 19, 2025) Salesian missionaries have been able to provide emergency assistance for people impacted by the war in Lebanon* thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm...

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NIGERIA: Salesian missionaries provide clean water for more than 3,300 people thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Salesians drill borewell, install tank and solar pump. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 18, 2025) Salesian missionaries have been able to provide clean water for people in the village of Isi-Obi Ukwu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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NIGERIA: Salesian sisters start construction on new nursery and primary school thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

School to educate 250 students, with young girls a priority. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) Salesian sisters with Mary Help of Christians were able to start construction for a nursery and primary school in Ikorodu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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ARGENTINA: Salesians renovate gymnasium thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Project impacts more than 2,000 youth across Salesian centers and programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 16, 2025) Salesian missionaries were able to renovate the Betania gymnasium to provide a safe place for the people in the Ludueña neighborhood in Rosario, Argentina, thanks to donor funding from...

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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights educational investments that help reduce child labor

Salesian programs rescue children from labor, ensure they have their needs met. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Day Against Child Labor. The...

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ISRAEL: Salesians in Nazareth provide scholarships and psychosocial support thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Students from families facing reduced income as result of conflict. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 10, 2025) Top of Form Salesians in Nazareth, Israel, were able to provide scholarships and psychosocial support for youth thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of...

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AFRICA: Salesians obtain translation devices to bridge communication barriers thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Tools to enhance the quality and inclusivity of training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 10, 2025) Top of Form Salesians working in African countries were able buy translation devices thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Those who will...

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UKRAINE: Salesian communities had power and heat in winter thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Children, people with disabilities among those who benefited. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 9, 2025) Salesian communities in Ukraine* were able to afford heating and electric bills over the winter thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco....

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights projects that positively impact the environment

Salesians adding environmental education, activities to curriculum. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World Environment Day held annually on June...

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INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support youth facing conflict

Salesian missionaries around the globe work to ensure youth are safe, have basic needs met. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 4, 2025) Salesian Missons, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International Day of...

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