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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.

KENYA: Don Bosco Center Makuyu renovates facilities thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Center offers job training to students who face significant poverty. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 15, 2025) The Don Bosco Technical and Vocational Training Center in Makuyu, Kenya, has undergone much-needed renovations to improve the learning environment for students thanks to donor funding from...

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ZAMBIA: Makeni Post Novitiate House has new library books and computers thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Students and faculty members benefiting from new resources. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 14, 2025) The Makeni Post Novitiate House, within the Salesian Sacred Heart Community in Lusaka, Zambia, was able to purchase library books and computer equipment to enhance student learning thanks to funding from...

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INT’L DAY FOR STREET CHILDREN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that support and empower youth

Salesian programs help children live safely, provide basic needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 12, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and international organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight of children and youth who are...

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NIGERIA: Salesian Training Center and Oratory has new basketball and volleyball courts thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Salesians working to identify and nurture the talents of young people. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 8, 2025) The Salesian Technical and Vocational Training Center and Oratory in the Dominic Savio Community in Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria, has new basketball and volleyball courts thanks to funding from Salesian...

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WORLD HEALTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights health programs for people living in poverty

Salesian missionaries offer medical clinics and hospitals around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other international organizations in honoring World Health Day on April 7. In 1948, the...

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ZAMBIA: Post Novitiate House has new security thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Project includes solar lighting to prevent theft. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2025) The Makeni Post Novitiate House, within the Salesian Sacred Heart Community in Lusaka, Zambia, was able to add new security and a solar lighting system at the formation house thanks to funding from Salesian Missions,...

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INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights sports programs that promote inclusion

Sports programs empower and educate youth around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and...

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MYANMAR: Salesian Missions launches emergency appeal to help those impacted by Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

Salesian community in Mandalay affected by the earthquake. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 31, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched an emergency appeal for donations in the wake of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Mandalay,...

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ECUADOR: Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation America has new generator thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Center has 5 Salesian specialists and researchers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 31, 2025) The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation America in Ecuador has a new generator thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. One of the challenges the center...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Salesian response to the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 28, 2025) Salesian Missions and the global Salesians of Don Bosco network is working to respond to the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake that struck on Friday, March 28, 2025.   How Salesian Missions is responding:    Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the...

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