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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.

WORLD TOILET DAY: Salesian Missions highlights clean water projects

2023 theme focuses on progress needed to ensure everyone has safe toilets and water by 2030. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 19, 2023)  Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the international community in honoring World Toilet Day....

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BOLIVIA: Students build skills with 14 new computers

Madre Cándida Center receives donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 7, 2023) Students attending the Madre Cándida Center, located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, have new computer equipment thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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LIBERIA: New vehicle helps develop center

Salesian missionaries have new truck thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 6, 2023) Salesian missionaries with the St. Joseph Community in Monrovia, Liberia, have a new Toyota pick-up truck to help with growing transportation needs thanks to donor funding...

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PERU: 3 Salesian oratories build roofs thanks to donor funding

Each oratory serves more than 100 children. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 31, 2023) Three Salesian oratories (youth centers) in Piura, Peru, are making infrastructure upgrades thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Bartolome Garelli, Maria...

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ZAMBIA: Don Bosco Children’s Home receives new vehicle with donor funding

Salesians able to travel to meet with families and provide services. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 30, 2023) Don Bosco Children’s Home, located in Kabwe, Makululu, Zambia, has a new vehicle to provide services thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of...

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INT’L DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY: Salesian Missions highlights lifechanging education and social programs

Salesian missionaries ensure those in need have access to programs and services. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 17, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring the International Day for the...

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WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that ensure healthy nutrition

Building wells and providing fresh, clean water also priority. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 16, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globe in honoring World Food Day. Celebrated each year on Oct....

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GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY: Salesian Missions highlights water and soap projects

Salesians ensure water access in communities around the globe. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2023. The day, organized by the Global Handwashing...

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INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women

Day focuses on ‘Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis’. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2023) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in honoring International Day of Rural Women, which...

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GLOBAL: Women and girls face extreme poverty, says new report

Report released by UN Women and United Nations Department on Economic and Social Affairs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 12, 2023) More than 340 million women and girls will live in extreme poverty by 2030 and close to one in four will experience moderate or severe food insecurity, according to the recent...

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