Resources for Journalists

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.

Working with Salesian Missions, FedEx Donates 747 to Salesian University, Making it the First Donation of its Kind to a University in Central America

NEW ROCHELLE, NY & SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR (Aug. 22, 2013) For the first time in the company’s history, FedEx has donated a Boeing 727 aircraft to a university in Central America. The Salesian-run Don Bosco University in San Salvador, El Salvador, was selected as the recipient and the donation...

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Programs Around the Globe that Empower Youth Migrants, Shape Brighter Futures

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Aug. 12, 2013) Marking International Youth Day, Salesian Missions joins the United Nations and other organizations around the globe in highlighting the plight and the contributions of young migrants, who often face difficult living conditions away from their homes.

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WORLD REFUGEE DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Life-Changing Educational Programs for Refugees around the Globe

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2013) -To mark World Refugee Day 2013, Salesian Missions has provided highlights of some of its programs around the globe that provide life-changing education and support for refugees in need.

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PAKISTAN: U.S. State Department Extends Funding for Salesian Missions Program to Strengthen Primary Education for Afghan Refugees

QUETTA, BALUCHISTAN PROVINCE, PAKISTAN (May 3, 2013) The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration has renewed funding for a Salesian Missions program serving Afghan refugee children and their families in Quetta, the capital of the Baluchistan Province, Pakistan.

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GLOBAL: Salesian Missions Partners with Institution Recycling Network, Benefitting Programs Around the Globe

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 26, 2013) Salesian programs around the globe have received school and office furniture as well as workstations thanks to a new partnership between the Institution Recycling Network (IRN) and Salesian Missions.

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World AIDS Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Successful HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs in Africa

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2012) Since 1988, Dec. 1 has marked World AIDS Day - held to honor AIDS victims and focus on prevention and treatment issues surrounding HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).  Salesian Missions is one recipient of the PEPFAR...

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WORLD WATER DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Programs Providing Clean Water for Healthy Living and Agriculture

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Dec. 1, 2012) From safe drinking water and healthy sanitation to agriculture, water is essential for life. Six to 8 million people die annually from the consequences of disasters and water-related diseases, according to the United Nations. Furthermore, 783 million people do not...

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions Reports on Programs that Fight Extreme Poverty

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2012) To mark the 20th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Salesian Missions is proud to report on some of its programs around the globe that fight extreme poverty by providing hope and opportunity. The day is recognized globally with a focus on promoting...

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WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions Highlights Programs Around the Globe that Invest in Agriculture for Food Security

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2012) Each year, Oct. 16, marks the observance of United Nations World Food Day across the globe. Today, nearly 870 million people around the world are chronically undernourished, or one in eight individuals worldwide, according to a new report published by the United...

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Numana Donation Feeds 1,400 through Salesian Programs in Sierra Leone

NEW ROCHELLE, NY & FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE (Oct. 16, 2012) More than 1,400 youth and adults participating in eight different Salesian-run programs in Sierra Leone have better access to nutrition thanks to a recent donation of fortified rice-meals from Numana.

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