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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.
Programs in Cambodia, El Salvador, Mali, and Sierra Leone illustrate the work of Salesians that support this year’s theme, which is focused on building a gender-balanced world. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March. 8, 2019) Salesian Missions joins the United Nations and the international community in celebrating International Women’s Day celebrated each year on March 8. The…
INDIA: Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” provides funding for new bathroom facilities and septic tank at Don Bosco Center Rangajan
February 25, 2019
Constructing new restroom facilities will help improve health and hygiene as well as curb the outbreak of disease. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 25, 2019) The Don Bosco Center Rangajan, located in Assam, India, will be able to construct several restroom facilities that include 50 new toilets and a septic tank, thanks to funding from Salesian…
TANZANIA: Don Bosco Vocational Training Centers in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Iringa launch renewable energy training programs
February 19, 2019
The projects at the three Don Bosco training centers are contributing to increased access to quality technical training on renewable energy in Tanzania. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 15, 2019) Don Bosco Vocational Training Centers in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Iringa in Tanzania have been working to advance each center’s ability to provide technical and…
EL SALVADOR: Scholarships from Salesian Missions enable 15 youth to study at Saint Cecilia Salesian High School in Santa Tecla
February 15, 2019
Scholarships provide opportunity for youth, who not otherwise be able to afford to study, a chance to continue their education and gain skills for later employment. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 15, 2019) Fifteen youth, aged 12 to 15 who plan to continue their studies in the technical field, were able to attend the Saint Cecilia…
NIGERIA: Five Salesian communities have access to clean water thanks to funding from Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative”
February 14, 2019
To date, boreholes have been completed at Salesian programs in the towns of Ibadan, Akure, Ondo, Ijebu Ode and Onitsha. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 14, 2019) Funding from Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” has provided the funding for the construction of 10 water boreholes in communities in Nigeria. To date, boreholes have been completed in…
EAST TIMOR: More than 3,300 youth attending 11 Salesian centers have access to better nutrition thanks to shipment of rice-meals from Rise Against Hunger
February 14, 2019
The fortified rice-meals have helped to nourish poor youth at Salesian schools and programs. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 14, 2019) More than 3,300 poor youth across 11 Salesian centers in East Timor have access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions and Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that provides…
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS: Salesian Missions highlights programs around the globe offering education and psycho-social support to former child soldiers
February 12, 2019
Programs in Colombia, Liberia and Sierra Leone illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe in helping to rehabilitate and provide supports to former child soldiers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 12, 2019) Salesian Missions joins the United Nations and the international community in honoring Red Hand Day, also known as the International Day against…
Salesian Missions joins with the Salesian Youth Movement and Catholic organizations in celebrating World Youth Day 2019
January 17, 2019
World Youth Day 2019 held in Panama from Jan 22-27 will bring together Catholic youth from around the globe. St. Don Bosco, the founder of the Salesians, chosen as a patron saint. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 17, 2019) Salesian Missions joins with the Salesian Youth Movement and Catholic organizations around the globe in celebrating…
INDIA: Salesian Missions donors help improve medical care for children in remote villages and poor communities
January 17, 2019
Funding a new mobile medical van and medical assistance booths is helping Salesian missionaries ensure youth have the medical care they need. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 17, 2019) Salesian Missions donors are improving the medical care of children in India. Salesian missionaries care for the sick in nearly 100 clinics and hospitals, located mostly in…
INDIA: Salesian Missions donors provide funding to construct new classrooms at Don Bosco Literacy Center
January 10, 2019
The upgraded center is providing a structured learning environment for primary school children to focus on literacy and other school subjects. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 10, 2019) More than 200 youth have access to a better school environment thanks to Salesian Missions donors. Funding was provided to update eight classrooms at the Don Bosco Literacy…