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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.

GHANA: ‘Clean Water Initiative’ benefits 3 communities and primary school

More than 1,000 people in 3 communities have clean water access thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 26, 2022) More than 1,000 people in three communities in Ghana have access to clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S....

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PAKISTAN: Afghan refugee families receive humanitarian aid

Don Bosco Lahore distributes humanitarian aid to 200 Afghan refugee families thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 25, 2022) Don Bosco Lahore distributed humanitarian aid to 200 Afghan refugee families in the community of Peshawar, Pakistan, thanks in part...

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GHANA: Clean water helps village prevent COVID-19 spread

More than 750 people in the Kwaethunu village have fresh water thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 2022) More than 750 people in the Kwaethunu village in Ghana have fresh water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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INT’L DAY OF EDUCATION: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for poor youth around the globe

Programs focus on access to educational opportunities that match the local employment needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 24, 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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PAKISTAN: Students and teachers benefit from clean water project

More than 1,200 people at Don Bosco schools in Lahore and Quetta have clean drinking water thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 19, 2022) More than 1,100 students and 100 teachers at Don Bosco schools in Lahore and Quetta, Pakistan, have clean...

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GHANA: ‘Clean Water Initiative’ provides water for drinking and hygiene in village

The project provides clean water access to farmers, community members in village of Nafa Nkwanta NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 18, 2022) Residents in the Dwein village in the Aboabo area of Ghana have access to clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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GHANA: Safe drinking water, hand-washing made possible in 4 villages

Close to 4,000 people living in 4 villages in the Bono region have access to clean water thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 17, 2022) Close to 4,000 people living in four villages in the Bono region of Ghana have access to clean water thanks to...

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GHANA: Farmers benefit from new borewell thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

The project provides clean water access to farmers, community members in village of Nafa Nkwanta NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 12, 2022) Residents in the village of Nafa Nkwanta, Ghana, have access to clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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ZAMBIA: Parish has clean water access thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

New water project drilled a hole deep enough to provide water year-round to St. James Parish. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 11, 2022) Top of FormSt. James Parish in Chimese, a village in Zambia, has clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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GHANA: 215 residents of small village have access to clean water thanks to the Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

The project provided a borehole and submersible water pump. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 10, 2022) Residents in the village of Amanfoso in Ghana have access to clean water thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The project, part of the...

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