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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.

RWANDA: Donor funding from Salesian Missions provides nutritional support to youth

Youth attending programs at Don Bosco Gatenga Center receive nutritious food and an education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 11, 2021) Don Bosco Gatenga Center, located in Kigali, Rwanda, has received donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, to help...

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VIETNAM: Donor funding from Salesian Missions supports 17 students with school fees and boarding

Funds are also being used for children’s activities in the village of Pnuk. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 9, 2021) Donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has provided 17 poor students with school fees and boarding in Ia Krel, in the Gia Lai province...

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WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesians provide life-changing education and prevention programs

Salesian Missions highlights programs that educate youth and help them find employment to decrease risk of trafficking. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 30, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in...

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INDIA: Don Bosco Orphanage receives donor funding support from Salesian Missions

207 boys are receiving an education and a safe place to live at the orphanage. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 22, 2021) Don Bosco Orphanage, in Gandhinagar, a planned city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, received donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesians provide more than 1,000 training schools around the globe

Salesian Missions highlights life-changing vocational and technical training programs for poor youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2021) 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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TANZANIA: 511 students receive training in renewable energy thanks to funding Salesian Missions received from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Projects contributed to increased access to quality technical training on renewable energy in Tanzania. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 14, 2021) A total of 511 students looking to make a career in renewable energy received training in solar installation, operation and maintenance thanks to grant funding...

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NIGERIA: Salesians improve chapel thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

The chapel project has benefited 500 young children, 400 older youth, and 600 women and men. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 6, 2021) Salesian missionaries with Corpus Christi Catholic Church, located in Ikoto, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, have been able to make improvements to their chapel thanks to...

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EL SALVADOR: New facilities for Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences inaugurated

Don Bosco University inaugurates new facilities for Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences thanks to “Walking Anew!” project. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 30, 2021) Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, has inaugurated new facilities for the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences to empower the...

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NIGERIA: Girls develop tailoring and business skills to help achieve self-sufficiency

Training project provides tailoring education to 15 girls to help them with self-employment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 29, 2021) Salesian missionaries in Nigeria were able to train 15 girls in tailoring and give them self-employment starter kits thanks in part to funding from Salesian Missions, the...

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INDIA: Street children gain life skills through donor funding from Salesian Missions

Don Bosco Anbu Illam provides programs for street children through the support of donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 28, 2021) Don Bosco Anbu Illam, located in Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India, has received ongoing support for its programs for street children thanks to donor...

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