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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.

GHANA: Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” provides funding for boreholes for fresh drinking water in communities of Sunyani and Tatale

The projects ensured that youth in Salesian schools and those in surrounding communities have the fresh, clean water they need. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2018) Salesian missionaries operate four centers across Ghana that serve poor youth who are at risk of child labor and human trafficking. There...

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INDIA: Girls living in hostel at Don Bosco Junior College have access to clean, safe water

This project funding supported the drilling of a successful bore well and enabled new piped water throughout the building. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 20, 2018) Girls living in a hostel at the Don Bosco Junior College in the town of Diphu, the largest administrative headquarters of the Karbi Anglong...

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HONDURAS: Salesian Missions secures funding to provide life skills training to combat risk of drug abuse and criminal activity in Tegucigalpa

The project aims to reduce the involvement of youth who are at high social risk of drug abuse and related criminal activities in the criminal justice system.   NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2018) The Don Bosco Vocational Training Center in Tegucigalpa, Honduras has been implementing a “Preventing...

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INDIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding for new sewing machines, computers and training

Don Bosco Tech offers education and job placement courses in sewing machine operation, and photovoltaic systems installation, operation and maintenance. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 11, 2018) Thanks to donor funding provided through Salesian Missions, the Don Bosco Vocational Technical Center (Don Bosco...

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TOGO: Funding provided by Salesian Missions aids continued construction at Salesian Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences in Lomé

The construction project included building several classrooms within the institute to better enhance learning for 274 students enrolled at the institute. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 1, 2018) The Salesian Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences in Lomé, the capital city of Togo, has completed a...

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PARAGUAY: Street children attending programs at Don Bosco Roga will have new sports courts and sporting equipment thanks to Salesian Missions donors

The funding will support the reconstruction of three new, safe sports courts and the acquisition of new sports equipment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 10, 2018) Salesian Missions donors have provided the funding to renovate sports facilities at Don Bosco Roga, a Salesian home for street children located...

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SIERRA LEONE: Children at Don Bosco Youth Center have access to better nutrition thanks to Feed My Starving Children rice meal shipment

The feeding program ensures children have the proper nutrition to improve their concentration at school, participate in sports and interact with their peers while at the center. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 3, 2018) Children attending the Don Bosco Youth Center in Lungi, a small coastal town in the Port...

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INDIA: Donor funding helps to provide education and tutoring assistance to 650 youth at 2 Salesian centers

The funding enabled the Ongole Don Bosco Center in Andhra Pradesh to start a summer camp and Don Bosco Nagar in Hyderabad to provide extra services in its tutoring centers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 17, 2018) Salesian programs in India were able to provide additional services to at-risk and...

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SIERRA LEONE: Salesian Missions donors provide funding for musical instruments for new school band

The music project will provide an extra-curricular program in music and entertainment that will bring youth relief and healing from trauma.   NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 21, 2018) Donor funding through Salesian Missions is providing the necessary capital for musical instruments for a new school band at...

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GUATEMALA: Salesian Missions donor provides funding for new computers and training for students

The donation provides 30 additional desktop computers that will upgrade the school’s computer lab and provide training to better equip students to use the technology. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 16, 2018) Salesian students at the Bartolomé Ambrosio Salesian Vocational Training Center in Guatemala...

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