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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 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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SOUTH SUDAN: Internally displaced persons receive food through Salesian Missions

Salesian-run camp for those internally displaced receive food aid thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 17, 2021) Salesian missionaries from Don Bosco Gumbo, who are hosting more than 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a camp in Juba, Gumbo, South Sudan,...

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EL SALVADOR: Salesian programs receive rice-meal donations thanks to Salesian Missions partnerships

Salesian Missions has partnerships with Rise Against Hunger and Feed My Starving Children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 16, 2021) The Salesian-run FUSALMO and the Salesian Technical Institute Ricaldone, both located in San Salvador, El Salvador, were able to provide nutritional support to youth, families...

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NICARAGUA: USAID-funded project to improve medical care for women and children with limited resources

Santa Rita de Casia Medical Dispensary started providing outpatient care to the general public. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 15, 2021) The University Clinic for Women and Children Santa Rita de Casia, part of the Catholic University of the Dry Tropics in Estelí, Nicaragua, is working to improve medical...

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GLOBAL: Every $1 delivers $20 worth of meals with Annual Food Distribution Appeal

Life-saving meals are ready for those who need them most. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 10, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply their gift many times over by turning a $1 donation...

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NIGERIA: Salesians develop farm thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

40 farmers receive training in better methods of crop production. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 25, 2021) Salesian missionaries have developed the St. Joseph’s Farm, in Sagamu, Nigeria, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. The farm is a...

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ZAMBIA: Work begins on new chapel to benefit community

Donors from Salesian Missions fund new St. Mary’s Parish chapel project in Kabwe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 18, 2021) Work has begun on a new chapel for St. Mary’s Parish, located in the village of Nambe in Kabwe, Zambia, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of...

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights educational initiatives that help break the cycle of poverty

More than 5,500 Salesian educational institutions and youth centers educate children in some of the poorest places around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the...

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WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights feeding programs and organic farming initiatives

Salesian programs are working on the front lines helping to feed those most in need. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2021) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globe in honoring World Food Day....

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights programs that educate and empower rural women

This year’s theme is ‘Building rural women’s resilience in the wake of COVID-19.’ NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2021)  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...

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