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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.

CAMBODIA: 650 Salesian technical students have better nutrition thanks to Rise Against Hunger donated rice-meals

The fortified rice-meals have helped to nourish poor youth at three Salesian technical schools.    NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 6, 2020) Students in technical skills training programs supported by the Don Bosco Foundation of Cambodia had access to proper nutrition in the second quarter of 2019 thanks...

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UGANDA: Poor youth attending programs at Don Bosco Children and Life Mission receive healthy nutrition thanks to donation of Rise Against Hunger rice-meals

The rice-meal shipment from Rise Against Hunger improved the lives and health of youth at Salesian programs in Uganda. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 2, 2020) Poor youth in Uganda had access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger, an international...

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ZAMBIA: More than 2,900 youth and families impacted by Feed My Starving Children rice-meal donation

The rice-meal shipments from Feed My Starving Children improved the lives and health for those attending Salesian schools, centers and parishes. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 30, 2019) More than 2,900 people, including youth, families, grandmothers and orphaned children, have access to better nutrition...

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BURUNDI: Students at Lycée Don Bosco have access to better nutrition thanks to Salesian Missions partnership with Rise Against Hunger

Rice-meal shipments from Rise Against Hunger improved the lives and health for students, enabling them to better focus on their studies. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 18, 2019) More than 1,200 students attending Lycée Don Bosco, located in Bujumbura, Burundi, had access to better nutrition in the second...

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CAMBODIA: Students attending 3 Don Bosco technical schools have access to proper nutrition thanks to rice-meals from Rise Against Hunger

The fortified rice-meals have helped to nourish poor youth attending Salesian technical training so they can better focus on their studies.    NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 17, 2019) Students in technical skills training programs supported by the Don Bosco Foundation of Cambodia had access to proper...

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions launches Annual Food Distribution Appeal, delivering critical food aid to those most in need

For every dollar a donor contributes, Salesian Missions is able to deliver $20 worth of critical food aid to its programs in more than 130 countries around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2019) Salesian Missions has launched its Annual Food Distribution Appeal, enabling donors to multiply...

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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights education and social programs that provide youth the skills training and support they need for a brighter future

Programs in Colombia, India, Peru and South Sudan illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that enable youth to access education and support in understanding their rights. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 10, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins...

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INDIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding for sheet metal and mosquito netting to make beds for students

Constructing new beds for students enables them to get better rest and be more prepared for school. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 5, 2019) Salesian Missions donors have partially funded a project to help provide sheet metal and mosquito netting to construct 120 beds for poor youth at St. Anthony’s...

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Salesian Missions highlights programs that promote inclusivity and remove barriers to education

Programs in Cambodia, El Salvador and Ghana illustrate the Salesian commitment around the globe to ensuring equal access to education for people with disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 3, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian...

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WORLD AIDS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that provide HIV/AIDS education and health services

Programs in India, Ivory Coast and Uganda illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe who are providing services and supports for those affected by HIV/AIDS.    NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian...

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