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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.

EAST TIMOR: More than 3,300 youth attending 11 Salesian centers have access to better nutrition thanks to shipment of rice-meals from Rise Against Hunger

The fortified rice-meals have helped to nourish poor youth at Salesian schools and programs.   NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 14, 2019) More than 3,300 poor youth across 11 Salesian centers in East Timor have access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions and Rise Against...

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INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS: Salesian Missions highlights programs around the globe offering education and psycho-social support to former child soldiers

Programs in Colombia, Liberia and Sierra Leone illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe in helping to rehabilitate and provide supports to former child soldiers.   NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 12, 2019) Salesian Missions joins the United Nations and the international community in honoring Red...

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Salesian Missions joins with the Salesian Youth Movement and Catholic organizations in celebrating World Youth Day 2019

World Youth Day 2019 held in Panama from Jan 22-27 will bring together Catholic youth from around the globe. St. Don Bosco, the founder of the Salesians, chosen as a patron saint.     NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 17, 2019) Salesian Missions joins with the Salesian Youth Movement and Catholic...

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INDIA: Salesian Missions donors help improve medical care for children in remote villages and poor communities

Funding a new mobile medical van and medical assistance booths is helping Salesian missionaries ensure youth have the medical care they need. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 17, 2019) Salesian Missions donors are improving the medical care of children in India. Salesian missionaries care for the sick in...

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INDIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding to construct new classrooms at Don Bosco Literacy Center

The upgraded center is providing a structured learning environment for primary school children to focus on literacy and other school subjects. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 10, 2019) More than 200 youth have access to a better school environment thanks to Salesian Missions donors. Funding was provided to...

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CAMBODIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding for wheelchairs and new elevator so students with physical disabilities can attend Don Bosco Tech

Don Bosco Technical School has been making broad changes to ensure that students with disabilities are able to access an education. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 4, 2019) Youth with disabilities attending Don Bosco Technical School in Kep City, Cambodia have wheelchairs and a new elevator thanks to...

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INDIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding for Don Bosco Academy of Music and Fine Arts to buy second-hand piano

The new piano allows 100 students at Don Bosco Academy greater access to learning a new instrument and practicing. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 4, 2019) Thanks to Salesian Missions donors, youth at the Don Bosco Academy of Music and Fine Arts have a new second-hand piano to further their music education....

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ZAMBIA: New Salesian Early Childhood Education Center develops thanks to Salesian Missions donors

The Early Childhood Education Center will provide a safe, healthy learning environment for more than 100 pre-school aged children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 3, 2019) Young children in the village of Lufubu, Zambia will have a new Salesian Early Childhood Education Center thanks to Salesian Missions...

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INDIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding for counseling initiative for 100 young adults at Don Bosco Youth Center

The initiative will offer counseling to 100 young adults with a focus on marriage preparedness and sound life choices. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 3, 2019) The Don Bosco Youth Center, which is part of the Salesian Assumption Church located in Vijayawada in the Krishna District of India, has launched a...

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EL SALVADOR: Don Bosco University students delivered 108 orthotic devices and eight lower limb prosthetic devices during mission trips in 2018

Grant funding secured by Salesian Missions is enabling Don Bosco University to increase access to medical rehabilitation for persons with physical disabilities. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 31, 2018) The School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, contributes...

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