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.

Salesian Missions Creates Fund to Assist Cyclone Victims in Southeast India

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (February 13, 2012) - Salesian Missions has created a fund to assist with relief and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Thane, which devastated parts of Southeast India on Dec. 31, 2011. Salesians in affected areas worked to assist survivors, as they surveyed immense...

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Two Years Later: Salesian Missions Reports on Progress in Haiti

NEW ROCHELLE, NY and PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (January 31, 2012) – Two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, Salesian Missions reports on progress of Salesian programs and rebuilding efforts to date.

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Salesian Missions Planning Two New Agricultural Schools in Cambodia, Marks World Food Day

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 17, 2009) – Salesian Missions has announced it is in the planning stages to open two new agricultural schools in Cambodia next year, just as World Food Day and a new report from the United Nations highlight the need for such programs.

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Salesian Missions Responds to United Nations’ Report That Warns of a Deepening Food Crisis in Africa

New Rochelle, NY (November 17, 2009) – In a report released November 10, 2009, the United Nations agricultural agency warned that despite good global cereal harvests this year, millions of people in dozens of poor countries are in desperate need of emergency humanitarian aid due to high food...

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BOLIVIA: Salesian Missions Celebrates Inauguration of Muyurina Agricultural School and New Multi-Use Center

MUYURINA, Bolivia (January 7, 2010) – On December 9, 2009, Salesian Missions celebrated the inauguration of the new Muyurina Agricultural School and brand new Multi-Use Center in Bolivia. Funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the generosity of American...

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Salesian Missions Hit Hard in Port-au-Prince, Frantically Working to Provide Aid as Humanitarian Workers Become Victims and Among Missing

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (January 15, 2010) – In the wake of the earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Salesian Missions is working around the clock to pull together emergency response teams and fundraising efforts to assist in the relief efforts. Among those in need of assistance are...

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Sandals Foundation Raises More than $120,000 for Haiti Relief Fund, Selects Salesian Missions as Recipient

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (March 13, 2010) – In the two months since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, funds have been used to provide direct assist to those in need in the Port-au-Prince area.

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Salesian Missions Releases Statement In Response To Negative Media Coverage At The Six-Month Mark After The Devastating Haiti Earthquake

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 16, 2010) – As the six-month mark came and went, the focus in the media was the lack of progress. It is true that so much still needs to be done. There was suffering and serious need before the earthquake and it was only compounded by this tragedy. The situation remains...

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INDIA: Dropouts Turned Cultural Preservationists, Youth Leaders

GUWAHATI, India (November 1, 2011) – Former school dropouts are taking center stage to promote youth leadership in the Mising tribe in northern India. Throughout October, 2011, the 14 Mising youth performed traditional Mising dance at cultural exchanges throughout northeastern India.

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Salesian University Recognized for Leadership in Providing Children with Prosthetics

SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR (Dec. 22, 2011) - The first-ever World Report on Disabilitieshas recognized the University Don Bosco in San Salvador, El Salvador, for its leadership in prosthetic and orthotics education in Latin America and for providing opportunities for adults and children with...

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