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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 HEALTH DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that ensure poor youth have access to health care

Salesian missionaries offer more than 200 medical clinics and hospitals in mostly rural areas around the globe that serve a wide range of medical care needs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 7, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian and other...

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights sports programs that help youth build confidence and teamwork skills

Programs in Ecuador, India, Sierra Leone and Togo use socio-sport programming to enhance education and peer support. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2020) Salesian Missions joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and...

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EL SALVADOR: The Salesian Technical Institute Ricaldone receives donations to help support educational programming thanks to Salesian Missions

Donations of musical instruments, laptops and tools help ensure that youth have what they need for a proper learning environment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 31, 2020) The Salesian Technical Institute Ricaldone in San Salvador, El Salvador, has received donations to help support educational programming...

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INDIA: 35 households in 2 villages in Jorhat, Assam, have toilets thanks to Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

Household toilets provide dignity and privacy to people in rural villages as well as curb the outbreak of disease. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 30, 2020) Salesian missionaries with the Institution for Cultural and Rural Development (I-CARD) based at Jorhat, Assam, India, built individual household...

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WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’ ensures youth around the globe have access to clean, safe water

Programs in Guinea, India, Malawi, Nigeria and Tanzania highlight Salesian initiatives that bring clean water access to schools and communities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and...

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions is proud to highlight Salesian programs that empower youth, giving them a sense of well-being and happiness

Programs in Italy, Lebanon, Peru and Rwanda highlight Salesian initiatives that educate and empower youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2020) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating...

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MADAGASCAR: Salesian community provides clean water to close to 4,000 people thanks to funding from Salesian Missions ‘Clean Water Initiative’

The new well and water pump ensure that the community has clean water to improve local residents’ health and hygiene as well as curb the outbreak of disease. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 19, 2020) Salesian missionaries were able to provide clean water to close to 4,000 people in the Salesian community...

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CHILE: Don Bosco Foundation provides services under its ‘Care and Prevention’ program for at-risk children thanks to Salesian Missions donor funding

The organization is currently serving nearly 160 street children across more than 15 municipalities in Santiago. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 17, 2020) Don Bosco Foundation was able to provide services under its “Care and Prevention” program for at-risk children in Santiago, Chile, thanks to donor...

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PHILIPPINES: Salesian Missions donors support critical staff positions at Magone Home Aftercare Programs for youth in trouble with the law

The aftercare programs ensure that youth have an opportunity to receive the support and care they need when they are in trouble with the law. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 16, 2020) Magone Home Aftercare Program, located in Cebu, Philippines, received funding to pay for critical staff positions thanks to...

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PERU: Salesian Missions funded piping for clean water in two villages, impacting 1,200 people

Clean water access will help improve the health and hygiene of people in these villages as well as curb the outbreak of disease. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 12, 2020) Mountaintop villagers in Watzapampa and Shinua Jangas-Huaraz, Peru, were able to run 2,500 feet of piping to bring clean drinking water...

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