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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.

Oct 2024 PR - MYANMAR: 350 boarding students have housing, nutrition thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
MYANMAR: 350 boarding students have housing, nutrition thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Salesian missionaries support youth in gaining education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2024) Salesian missionaries in Myanmar* were able to provide housing and nutrition to 350 boys who are boarding in Salesian communities thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of...

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GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

Programs ensure youth have access to clean water and soap. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct 15, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2024. The day, organized by the Global...

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INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women

Programs strive to empower young women and girls by providing education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2024) 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 Rural...

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ECUADOR: Youth center has new recreation area thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Activities at Salesian Madre del Salvador Center help reduce youth’s exposure to violence. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2024) Youth attending programs at the Salesian Madre del Salvador Center, in the Santa Marta neighborhood in the Parish of La Merced, Ecuador, have a new recreation and sports...

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INT’L DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights education and social programs for girls

Salesians are ensuring young girls access education around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 11, 2024) 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 International Day of the Girl on...

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights support for Salesian educators around the globe

Salesian missionaries educate more than 1 million youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World Teachers’ Day, which has been celebrated each year...

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UGANDA: Close to 1,700 youth receive Rise Against Hunger meals through partnership with Salesian Missions

Increasing food prices have impact on Salesian school feeding programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 30, 2024) Close to 1,700 youth at Salesian schools in Uganda have better nutrition through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Rise Against...

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CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES: Salesian Missions highlights education and social programs

Salesians help migrants and their families access resources in their new country. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 29, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The day,...

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HAITI: Rise Against Hunger meals support nutrition for more than 3,000 youth across 11 Salesian schools and programs

Salesian Missions partners with Rise Against Hunger as Salesians facilitate school feeding programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 24, 2024) More than 3,000 youth in Haiti received nutritious food through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and...

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DR CONGO: Nearly 600 people receive healthy meals through Rise Against Hunger partnership with Salesian Missions

Shipment provides meals for 5 programs, including orphanages. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 23, 2024) Oeuvres Maman Marguerite, a network of Salesian centers located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, received a shipment of nutritious meals consisting of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and...

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