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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.

WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational initiatives

Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating World...

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TIMOR-LESTE: Youth access nutrition through partnership with Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger

Don Bosco Foundation launches new nutrition project in 28 centers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 10, 2024) Top of Form Youth in Salesian programs in Timor-Leste have access to better nutrition through a new year-long project that has launched thanks to a partnership with the Don Bosco Foundation...

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WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for refugees

Salesians also provide direct support of basic needs for refugees and internally displaced people. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Refugee...

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INDIA: Donor funding supports 5 Salesian childcare institutions

Children and youth receive food, education, counseling and more. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 18, 2024) Salesian missionaries with Don Bosco Snehalaya in Assam, India, were able to fund the “Comprehensive Support for Poor and Needy Children in Assam” project thanks to donor funding from Salesian...

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DR CONGO: Displaced people receive healthy nutrition through partnerships

Camp Don Bosco now home to 21,000 internally displaced people. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 17, 2024) People who have been internally displaced and are living at Camp Don Bosco, located at the Don Bosco Ngangi Youth Center in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, had access to healthy nutrition thanks...

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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR: Salesian Missions highlights programs that reduce child labor

Salesian programs help ensure children and youth are able to gain an education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 12, 2024) 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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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Salesian Missions highlights environmental initiatives

Salesians installing solar panels, providing clean water access. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 5, 2024) 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 5....

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INT’L DAY OF INNOCENT CHILDREN VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION: Salesian programs support youth facing war and challenging situations

Salesians in more than 130 countries work to ensure youth are safe, have basic needs met. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 4, 2024) Salesian Missions, 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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GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: Salesian Missions highlights support for parents

Programs provide care for youth and whole family. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2024) 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, which was proclaimed by the United...

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ZAMBIA: New volunteer house built through Salesian Missions

Salesian community supports more than 100 children and more than 50 youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 1, 2024) Salesian missionaries had the funding to build a house for volunteers in Kazembe, Zambia, thanks to donor support from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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