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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.

NIGERIA: Pig farm improves economic opportunities
NIGERIA: Pig farm improves economic opportunities

Salesian missionaries develop working pig farm with donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 27, 2022) Salesian missionaries have continued to develop the St. Joseph’s Farm, in Sagamu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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MOZAMBIQUE: School and communities gain clean water

More than 2,000 people in Ntsungo have clean water access through ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 20, 2022) More than 2,000 people in the Salesian São João Baptista de Moatize Mission, located in Ntsungo, Mozambique, have clean water access thanks to funding from the Salesian...

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INT’L MIGRANTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support young migrants

Youth often leave their homelands in search of employment, education and a better way of life. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 18, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring International...

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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs for youth

Salesian Missions highlights programs helping poor youth receive an education and find a path out of poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring...

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INT’L DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs that promote inclusion

Almost 1 billion people living with a disability, according to the World Health Organization. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2022) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of...

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WORLD AIDS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that provide medical care and social support to youth with HIV/AIDS

Salesian missionaries offer more than 150 medical clinics and hospitals around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2022) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World AIDS Day...

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NAMIBIA: 550 people have clean water access thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

People in Ruurumwe village previously survived on unsafe water from holes and small wells. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 29, 2022) Residents of the Ruurumwe village, located outside of Rundu, Namibia, have access to clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of...

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EL SALVADOR: Two nursery and primary schools receive furniture

Students benefit thanks to donation from Father Mark Hyde, former director of Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 28, 2022) Two nursery and primary schools in El Salvador received school furniture thanks to a donation from Father Mark Hyde, former director of Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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ZAMBIA: Village residents have clean water access thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

Project provided funding for a new borewell, water tank and pump. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 28, 2022) More than 300 residents of the Kamakuti village in Kabwe, Zambia, have clean, fresh water thanks to the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” The project provided funding for a new borewell,...

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DR CONGO: Youth receive nutritional support at Don Bosco Kansebula thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Don Bosco Kansebula also has a 44-hectare farm that supplies food. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 21, 2022) More than 360 youth received nutritional support at Don Bosco Kansebula, located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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