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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.

Salesian Missions provides update on Puerto Rico relief efforts

A special hurricane fund was launched to support Salesian programs in countries affected by several devastating hurricanes in 2017. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 29, 2017) Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, killing at least 10 people and leaving almost all of the island without power...

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Partnership with Rise Against Hunger helps provides a hand up – with hand soap

Vulnerable communities in countries including Guatemala, Haiti and Swaziland see significant improvement in the residents’ health after using the soap regularly. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Sept. 28, 2017) Thanks to an ongoing partnership between Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger, an international...

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HAITI: USAID Hunger for Education grant secured by Salesian Missions provides second food aid shipments to 6 Salesian centers

The project aims to increase the health and learning capacity of students by implementing school feeding programs in Salesian centers within the country. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 25, 2017) Salesian students at six Salesian centers in Haiti are receiving access to better nutrition this year thanks to...

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WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs funded through its Clean Water Initiative that support education programs around the globe

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 22, 2017) In honor and celebration of World Water Day 2017, Salesian Missions is proud to highlight programs funded through its Clean Water Initiative which helps provide clean, safe water to support education programs around the globe.

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International Women’s Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Programs That Empower Girls and Young Women Through Education

Salesian Missions joins the United Nations and its international partners in celebrating International Women’s Day, celebrated each year on March 8. The day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women around the globe while focusing the world’s attention on areas...

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Salesian Missions Launches Fundraising Appeal to Assist Families Suffering from Drought in Kenya

Missionaries have already begun providing food relief with the limited means available. NEW ROCHELLE, NY & MARSABIT DISTRICT, KENYA (March 3, 2017) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the international Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched an emergency fundraising effort to support...

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The ‘largest private provider of vocational and technical training in the world’

Salesian Missions reports on programs around the globe that represent the unique workforce development focus of the Salesians of Don Bosco NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 17, 2017) The Salesians of Don Bosco is widely considered the largest private provider of vocational and technical training in the world....

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Salesians reflect on Haiti, eight years after devastating earthquake

Salesian Missions was instrumental in coordinating fundraising and relief efforts during the initial aftermath and continues to assist with rebuilding of schools and other infrastructure. NEW ROCHELLE, NY & PORT-AU-PRINCE HAITI (Jan. 12, 2017) On Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, exactly eight years after the...

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Student volunteers from Salesian universities arrive in Tijuana

Salesian Center in Tijuana has been providing services to migrants and poor youth living on the border as well as refugees from Haiti TIJUANA, MEXICO (Jan. 5, 2017) In December 2017, a group of Salesian university student volunteers from different locations across the United States, accompanied by...

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SIERRA LEONE: New Salesian Program Brings Rehabilitation and Hope to Young Prisoners

Prison life in Sierra Leone offers very little hope for rehabilitation or reintegration back into society once a prison term has ended. According to the 2011 Human Rights Watch report, prisons in Sierra Leone face overcrowding and inadequate food as well as lack vital sanitation and health care....

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