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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.

HAITI: Salesian Missions continues emergency fundraising efforts for Haiti, Salesian missionaries continue relief efforts and plan for long-term recovery

NEW ROCHELLE, NY & LES CAYES, HAITI (Oct. 31, 2016) Salesian Missions has sent emergency aid funds and continues its fundraising efforts in response to the devastating hurricane that struck Haiti on Oct. 4. The funds sent as part of its Haiti Relief Fund, which supports the ongoing relief efforts...

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HAITI: Salesian Missions continues emergency fundraising efforts for Haiti, Salesian missionaries continue relief efforts and plan for long-term recovery

NEW ROCHELLE, NY & LES CAYES, HAITI (Oct. 31, 2016) Salesian Missions has sent emergency aid funds and continues its fundraising efforts in response to the devastating hurricane that struck Haiti on Oct. 4. The funds sent as part of its Haiti Relief Fund, which supports the ongoing relief efforts...

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MEDIA BRIEFING: Situation in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew

NEW ROCHELLE, NY & PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (Oct. 5, 2016) Salesian Missions has released a media briefing about the effects of Hurricane Mathew on its programs in Haiti as well as the organization’s current situation in regard to emergency relief efforts.IN REGARD TO THE RESPONSE NEEDED

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HAITI: Salesian Missions launches emergency fundraising campaign to aid relief efforts following Hurricane Matthew

NEW ROCHELLE, NY & PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (Oct. 5, 2016) Salesian Missions has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to purchase relief supplies and provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.

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WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Education and Social Development Programs for Refugees on World Refugee Day

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2016) - Salesian Missions stands with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and other international organizations in honoring World Refugee Day. UNHCR has noted that 60 million people worldwide are refugees and thousands flee their homes every day.

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ECUADOR: Salesian Missions launches U.S. Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Missionaries Providing Relief and Assistance to Those in Crisis after Earthquake

NEW ROCHELLE, NY and MANABI, ECUADOR (April 21, 2016) Salesian missionaries are assisting more than 7,000 families affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador on April 16. Salesian Missions, the U.S. Development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has launched an emergency...

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IVORY COAST: More than 560 Youth at Salesian Programs Benefited from School and Bedroom Furniture Donation from Institution Recycling Network

Salesian programs in Abidjan, the economic capital of the Ivory Coast, have new school, office and bedroom furniture thanks to a recent donation made possible by an ongoing partnership between Salesian Missions and the Institution Recycling Network (IRN), an organization that matches surplus items...

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GLOBAL: World Water Day – Salesian Missionaries Ensure Safe, Clean Water for Teachers and Students

Salesian Missions joins UN-Water, the organization that coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation, and the international community in celebrating World Water Day. Every year since 1993, the international community has celebrated World Water Day on March 22, focusing attention on the...

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Salesian Missions Highlights Women’s Education and Empowerment Programs on International Women’s Day

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 Missionaries Providing Shelter and Education to Refugees Arriving in Europe from Syria and other countries

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. & ROME (Nov. 5. 2015) Salesian missionaries are working to assist refugees arriving in Europe from countries facing violence and unrest, reports Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco headquarted in New Rochelle, N.Y. The nonprofit organization...

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