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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
media@salesianmissions.org
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.

Sept 2024 PR - HAITI: Rise Against Hunger meals support nutrition for more than 3,000 youth across 11 Salesian schools and programs
HAITI: Rise Against Hunger meals support nutrition for more than 3,000 youth across 11 Salesian schools and programs

Salesian Missions partners with Rise Against Hunger as Salesians facilitate school feeding programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 24, 2024) More than 3,000 youth in Haiti received nutritious food through a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and...

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DR CONGO: Nearly 600 people receive healthy meals through Rise Against Hunger partnership with Salesian Missions

Shipment provides meals for 5 programs, including orphanages. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 23, 2024) Oeuvres Maman Marguerite, a network of Salesian centers located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, received a shipment of nutritious meals consisting of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and...

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INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that aid youth in poverty

Salesian missionaries work in conflict-ridden places across the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 21, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed...

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: More than 9,700 Haitian refugees improve their nutrition through Rise Against Hunger meals

Families fled home country due to ongoing political crisis. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 17, 2024) Top of Form More than 9,700 Haitian refugees and their families, who fled their home country due to the ongoing political crises and settled in the community of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, have received...

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BURUNDI: More than 1,600 students receive Rise Against Hunger meals through partnership with Salesian Missions

Salesian high schools able to provide better nutrition to students. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 16, 2024) Top of Form More than 1,600 students attending Don Bosco high schools in Ngozi and Buterere, Burundi*, had access to better nutrition during the first half of 2024 as a result of a partnership...

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GHANA: Youth ministry leaders gain skills thanks in part to funding from Salesian Missions

Capacity-building workshop held to help improve the lives of youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 9, 2024) Top of Form The Salesian St. Artemide Zatti Community in Ashaiman, Ghana, held a youth ministry leadership capacity-building and training workshop thanks in part to donor funding from Salesian...

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INT’L DAY OF LITERACY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that teach youth literacy

Salesian missionaries teach essential skills around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 8, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in celebrating International Literacy Day. Celebrated each year...

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INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights aid programs that provide basic needs

Salesian missionaries work to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day of...

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INT’L DAY OF CHARITY: Salesian Missions highlights aid programs that provide basic needs

Salesian missionaries work to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 5, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day of...

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ZAMBIA: Water project benefits 1,500 youth thanks to Salesian Missions

‘Clean Water Initiative’ project provides new water resource for Don Bosco Makululu. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept 3, 2024) Youth living at Don Bosco Makululu and students attending the Salesian primary and secondary school have access to clean water thanks to a project funded in Zambia by the...

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