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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.

EGYPT: Students receive scholarships through donor funding from Salesian Missions
EGYPT: Students receive scholarships through donor funding from Salesian Missions

235 scholarships were provided for Sudanese and Egyptian students attending Salesian schools. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2021) Students attending Salesian schools in Egypt have received scholarships thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don...

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WORLD AIDS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that provide medical care and social support to youth with HIV/AIDS

2021 theme is ‘Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring World AIDS Day celebrated each...

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MADAGASCAR: Partnership brings better nutrition to youth

Youth attending Salesian programs had better nutrition thanks to rice-meal shipment from Feed My Starving Children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 30, 2021) Youth attending Salesian programs in Madagascar had access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development...

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BANGLADESH: Poor youth receive support from donor funding from Salesian Missions

Boys staying in the Salesian-run Blessed Zepherino Hostel receive support from donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 29, 2021) Boys staying in the Salesian-run Blessed Zepherino Hostel in the Utrail-Telunjia community of Bangladesh received support from donor funding from...

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ESWATINI (SWAZILAND): Youth receive nutritious meals during pandemic

720 youth in Manzini Youth Care programs receive rice-meals thanks to Rise Against Hunger shipment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 29, 2021) Youth taking part in Manzini Youth Care programs, located in the city of Manzini in Eswatini (Swaziland), have better nutrition thanks to an ongoing partnership...

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MEXICO: Construction continues on new spinal cord treatment center

The project runs from October 2018 through the end of September 2023. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 23, 2021) A new treatment center is being developed for people living with spinal cord injuries thanks to funding Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, received from the...

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PERU: Vulnerable people receive food aid through partnership

Vulnerable populations struggling with insecurity receive food aid thanks to partnership between Feed My Starving Children and Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 22, 2021) Vulnerable populations in Peru who are struggling with food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent...

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EL SALVADOR: New building receives sustainable construction award

‘Walking Anew!’ project launches new building and technologies for medical rehabilitation practitioners thanks to USAID funding. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 22, 2021) Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, is empowering the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners to...

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UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights social and educational programs

With more than 5,500 Salesian educational institutions and youth centers, missionaries are educating children in some of the poorest places on the planet. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and...

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WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights water and sanitation projects from its ‘Clean Water Initiative’

More than 3.6 billion people are living without access to safely managed sanitation, according to UN-Water. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World...

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