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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.

GLOBAL: Hunger has risen, says new report

Globally 2.4 billion people did not have regular access to food. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 1, 2023) Top of Form Hunger has risen since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and repeated weather events and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition...

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WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesian programs help prevent trafficking, support victims

2023 theme is ‘Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.’ NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 30, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Day Against Trafficking in...

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EGYPT: Sunrise Project provides technical skills training for refugees

Salesian Missions received funding from the US Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 17, 2023) Salesian missionaries in Egypt have been offering training to assist refugees in gaining the skills needed for employment or self-employment through...

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WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing training for poor youth

Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating...

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GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: Salesian Missions highlight programs that care for whole family

Salesian missionaries provide support to the parents of the children in their programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating Global Day of Parents,...

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WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that aid refugees and internally displaced

UNHCR estimates that global forced displacement has reached 103 million people. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Refugee Day, held each year...

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ZAMBIA: Water project benefits student farming activities

Don Bosco Agriculture Training Center has clean water thanks to donor funding. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 13, 2023) Don Bosco Agriculture Training Center, located in Lufubu, Zambia, has access to clean water thanks to donor funding from the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative.” Salesian...

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MADAGASCAR: Salesians provide nutrition, support for families

Work includes psychological support to help families overcome difficulties. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2023) Salesian missionaries were able to provide support for 20 families in the Ivato district of Madagascar thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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PHILIPPINES: Students continue education thanks to donor funding

Don Bosco Technical Institute teaches close to 800 students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2023) Six students who attend Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati City, Philippines, were supported with their education thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights programs that eliminate child labor through education

Salesian programs ensure youth have their basic needs met and are enrolled in school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2023) 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...

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