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.

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REBUILDING HAITI: Salesian Supply Warehouse Construction Complete, All New Buildings to Meet New Safety Measures

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (March 9, 2011) - The opening of the new Salesian warehouse in Haiti was cause for celebration for two reasons - not only will it provide new efficiencies for ongoing rebuilding efforts but it is also designed according to Caribbean building standards to withstand future...

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WORLD WATER DAY: Customized Solutions Required to Improve Water Supply in Developing Countries

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (March 22, 2011) - According to UNICEF, almost 50 percent of the developing world’s population – 2.5 billion people – lack improved sanitation facilities, and more than 884 million people still use unsafe drinking water sources. Inadequate access to safe water and...

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South Africa: Michelle Obama Reaches Out to Youth, Highlights Importance of Leadership for Country’s Future

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (June 24, 2011) – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama’s visit to South Africa has brought the world’s attention to a country where a significant percentage of the population must struggle to survive on less than $1 a day, according to the United Nations.During her week-long...

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South Sudan: New Nation Formed, Humbling Realities Remain for Aid Agencies Including Salesian Missions

JUBA, South Sudan (July 13, 2011) - In a year that has been the most violent since the beginning of a peace treaty in 2005 – underscored with high levels of corruption and human rights violations – the people of South Sudan had something to celebrate as their country became Africa’s 54th...

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Salesian Missions Responds to Crisis in Horn of Africa, Calls on Public to Make Donations

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (August 19, 2011) - An already difficult situation has become a desperate one in the Horn of Africa where aid agencies like Salesian Missions were already hard at work helping the poor—long before the latest drought and famine that have brought the world's attention to the...

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HORN OF AFRICA: More than 300,000 Children at “Risk of Dying” from Malnutrition, Disease

ABABA, Ethiopia (August 22, 2011) - The United Nations reports that more than 300,000 children in the Horn of Africa are severely malnourished and “at risk of dying.” The region, also referred to as Northeast Africa, includes the countries of Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia – all...

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CAMBODIA: Students Launch Future with Technology, Design Skills

KEP, Cambodia (October 4, 2011) - The first group of students in the remote Cambodian provinces of Kep, Takeo and Kompot is set to connect with the world – and connect others with it as well.

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HORN OF AFRICA: Salesian Missions Among USAID Partners, Ad Council Launches New “FWD” Campaign

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (October 27, 2011) - Salesian Missions is among the international humanitarian organizations working to save lives in the Horn of Africa, and is one of the official "FWD" campaign partners. The new national public awareness campaign is titled "FWD"—for famine, war and...

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Dropouts in India Turned Cultural Preservationists, Youth Leaders Thanks to Salesian Program

ASSAM, INDIA (November 8, 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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Saving Lives Still Possible in Horn of Africa: Salesian Missions Urges Donations, Says “We Must Not Be Discouraged”

NAIROBI, Kenya (September 22, 2011) - A famine of massive proportions threatens 12.7 million people in the Horn of Africa who are in urgent need of emergency assistance, according to the U.S. State Department.

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