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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.

UGANDA: More than 1,700 youth access better nutrition at Salesian programs thanks to Rise Against Hunger rice-meals

The rice-meal shipment from Rise Against Hunger improved the lives and health of students at five Salesian programs in Uganda. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 7, 2019) More than 1,700 poor youth in Uganda in the first quarter of 2019 had access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian...

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INDIA: Funding from a Salesian Missions donor provides grand piano for Don Bosco Academy of Music and Fine Arts

The Don Bosco Academy of Music and Fine Arts provides education in various instruments to more than 150 students.   NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 6, 2019) Salesian Missions has received funding though a donor’s estate to help with the cost of the purchase, transport and repair of a secondhand grand...

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WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that educate youth about human trafficking and help them find employment in their home countries

Programs in Colombia, Ghana, Italy and Senegal illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that support efforts to prevent youth from falling victim to human trafficking. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 30, 2019) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins...

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SIERRA LEONE: Vulnerable youth have access to supportive programming at Don Bosco Youth Center Dwarzak Project thanks to funding secured by Salesian Missions

Through this project, youth have access to workshops, sports, healthy nutrition, and educational and spiritual assistance. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 29, 2019) Thanks to funding secured by Salesian Missions, 120 youth attending the Don Bosco Youth Center Dwarzak Project, located in Freetown, Sierra...

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TANZANIA: Don Bosco Vocational Training Centers in Dodoma and Iringa training 260 students in renewable energy

The projects at the Don Bosco centers are contributing to an increased access to quality technical training on renewable energy in Tanzania.   NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 24, 2019) Don Bosco Vocational Training Centers in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Iringa in Tanzania have been working to advance each...

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PHILIPPINES: Students at Don Bosco Agro-Mechanical Technology Center have access to new farm training and equipment for crop production thanks to Salesian Missions donors

The technology center educates 170 rural youth each year and the farm helps more than 2,000 young graduates embark on their own farming cooperatives. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 18, 2019) Salesian Missions donors are ensuring that students attending the Don Bosco Agro-Mechanical Technology Center (known...

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TANZANIA: Students at the Don Bosco Kilimanjaro International Institute have access to clean water thanks to Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative”

A clean water source is important for students and teachers at the Salesian institution in order for them to be able to endure the dry season and cultivate the land for food. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 17, 2019) Students at the Don Bosco Kilimanjaro International Institute for Telecommunications,...

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WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing technical and vocational training programs

WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing technical and vocational training programs Training programs in Madagascar, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Tanzania illustrate the work of Salesians that ensure youth have the skills for employment.  NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15,...

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Haiti: USAID-funded Hunger for Education project feeds 18,161 students at six Salesian centers

Salesian feeding programs are helping youth to stay in school, focus on their studies, and connect with their peers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 11, 2019) Salesian students at six Salesian centers in Haiti received access to better nutrition thanks to a grant from the U.S. Agency for International...

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UNITED STATES: Salesians of Don Bosco host side events at upcoming United Nations High-level Political Forum

The forum will provide a follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 5, 2019) The Salesians of Don Bosco will host side events at the upcoming United Nations High-level Political Forum, convened under the auspices...

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