MISIONES SALESIANAS

What MISIONES SALESIANAS does

MISIONES SALESIANAS is a Spanish non-profit humanitarian organization (ONG) headquartered in Madrid at Calle Ferraz 81, operating as the missionary arm of the global Salesian Congregation of Don Bosco. Founded in 1859 in Turin, Italy, the entity raises funds from individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and institutional supporters to fund educational and humanitarian projects serving children, youth, and vulnerable populations across 130+ countries. Its core donor proposition centers on the Salesian preventive educational system (Sistema Preventivo) and a distinctive model of permanent missionary presence in mission territories, including refugee settlements and post-disaster zones.

The organization operates a portfolio of donation products (one-time and recurring donations, the 'Hazte Socio' membership program, school sponsorship, charitable wills, mass intentions, and solidarity cards) plus a Tienda Solidaria e-commerce store built on WooCommerce. Operational programs include 22 Escuelas Sociodeportivas in 15 countries co-developed with Fundación Real Madrid, the Canillitas con Don Bosco program (over 93,000 children assisted in the Dominican Republic since 1985), comprehensive support programs in the Palabek refugee settlement in Uganda, and emergency response campaigns (over 500,000 EUR deployed across 24 countries during COVID-19; over 60,000 EUR in the first week of the Venezuela earthquake response). All donations are tax-deductible under Spanish Law 49/2002.

The GTM motion is direct-to-donor: the organization acquires supporters through its website, phone campaigns, social media, documentary filmmaking (including RTVE co-productions), and community events, then converts them via an online donation platform integrating Bizum, PayPal, direct debit, and bank transfers (Banco Santander, Caixabank, BBVA). Marketing channels span a quarterly Revista MS magazine, MSnews email newsletter, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, TikTok), earned media, and high-profile events such as Spanish royal visits (Infanta Elena) to project sites. The organization is part of the broader Salesian network of approximately 14,500 Salesians educating more than 2 million children and youth globally, but operates as a distinct legal entity in Spain (CIF R2800680G) with no public ownership, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

MISIONES SALESIANAS

Legal name

MISIONES SALESIANAS

Website

https://misionessalesianas.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MISIONES SALESIANAS is a Spanish non-profit humanitarian organization, headquartered in Madrid, that raises funds from individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations to support Salesian missionary educational and humanitarian projects for vulnerable children and youth across 130+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring and one-time donations from individual supporters who become partners (socios), godparents of schools (apadrinar escuelas), or make direct contributions. Donors can set up monthly subscriptions, make one-time payments, or leave bequests.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Companies collaborate through corporate social responsibility programs, matching donations, and strategic alliances for specific projects.
3. Solidarity Store: The Tienda Solidaria sells solidarity products where proceeds fund humanitarian projects.
4. Mass Intentions: Offering mass intentions (Intenciones de Misa) for charitable purposes.
5. Solidarity Celebrations: Sueños que llegan and Celebraciones solidarias programs where commemorative cards are sold.
6. Tax-Deductible Donations: Under Spanish Law 49/2002, donations qualify for tax deductions: 80% for first 150 EUR (individuals), 35% above that; 40-45% for regular donors; 40% for companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Misiones Salesianas is a Spanish non-profit NGO that funds and coordinates humanitarian, educational, and emergency response programs for children and youth in vulnerable situations across more than 130 countries through the global Salesian missionary network. Its core offering consists of donation and fundraising mechanisms (one-time donations, recurring membership, school sponsorship, charitable bequests, mass intentions, and a solidarity e-commerce store) combined with project-based humanitarian interventions including education, child labor eradication, refugee support, and disaster relief. The organization also operates the Escuelas Sociodeportivas in partnership with Fundación Real Madrid and the Canillitas con Don Bosco program for street children in the Dominican Republic.

Product overview

Misiones Salesianas operates as a charitable NGO offering a unified donation and project platform centered on supporting children, youth, and vulnerable populations through Salesian missionary work worldwide. The core offering consists of donation mechanisms (one-time, recurring membership, and sponsorship programs) combined with project-based humanitarian interventions in education, health, nutrition, and emergency response. The Tienda Solidaria e-commerce store and supplementary programs (mass intentions, greeting cards, volunteer opportunities) extend the engagement model. The organization manages digital platforms for online donations, emergency fundraising, and regular giving, all processed through integrated payment providers including PayPal, Bizum, and major Spanish banks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Escuelas Sociodeportivas: Sports schools for vulnerable children and youth, developed in partnership with Fundación Real Madrid, present in 22 schools across 15 countries in Africa, America, and Europe. Programs include sports training, nutritional support, academic reinforcement, scholarships, healthcare, and psychological assistance.
• Programa Canillitas con Don Bosco
• Sueños que llegan
• Red de Muchachos y Muchachas con Don Bosco

Products and services

• Hazte Socio (Become a Member) Recurring monthly donation/membership program where individual supporters commit to regular contributions (preset tiers such as 5, 15, 25, 50, 100 EUR or custom) to fund ongoing humanitarian and educational projects worldwide. Donations are tax-deductible under Spanish Law 49/2002.
• Dona Ahora (Donate Now) One-time online donation platform allowing individuals and companies to make single contributions to support humanitarian projects, emergency response, and educational programs for children and youth worldwide. Supports project-specific designations and multiple payment methods.
• Apadrina una Escuela (Sponsor a School) School sponsorship program connecting supporters with specific educational institutions in developing countries to fund infrastructure, materials, and educational resources. Provides direct donor-to-project traceability.
• Tienda Solidaria (Solidarity Store) Online e-commerce store (WooCommerce-based) selling solidarity products where proceeds support humanitarian projects. Offers secure payment via multiple methods and ships within Spain.
• Proyectos (Projects) Portfolio of humanitarian and development projects covering health, nutrition, construction, education, and emergency response in Africa, America, and Asia. Each project is fundable via the donation portal with project-specific designation.
• Emergencias (Emergency Response) Humanitarian aid program for rapid response to natural disasters and crises, including earthquake relief (e.g., Venezuela earthquake), epidemic response (e.g., Ebola in RD Congo), and refugee support. Funds are deployed within days through the Salesian network.
• Voluntariado Misionero Salesiano (Volunteering) Missionary volunteer program enabling individuals to participate in Salesian missions worldwide through short- and long-term placements in mission territories.
• Testamento Solidario (Charitable Will) Estate planning program allowing supporters to include charitable bequests to Misiones Salesianas in their wills, providing long-term organizational sustainability.
• Empresas (Corporate Partnerships) Corporate partnership program enabling companies to engage in CSR initiatives, joint humanitarian projects, matching donations, and cause-marketing alliances with Misiones Salesianas.
• Escuelas Sociodeportivas (Socio-Sports Schools) Sports-based educational program developed in partnership with Fundación Real Madrid, providing vulnerable children and youth with education, sports training, psychological support, family accompaniment, medical evaluations, and values formation. Operates 22 schools in 15 countries benefiting approximately 20,000 children. Donation option: 20 EUR monthly.
• Canillitas con Don Bosco Program to eradicate child labor in the Dominican Republic, supporting street-working children through education, sports, family accompaniment, and pathways out of child labor into formal schooling. Operates 11 centers (Red de Muchachos y Muchachas con Don Bosco).
• Sueños que llegan (Dreams That Come True) Solidarity greeting card program where purchase proceeds support Salesian projects for children and youth in vulnerable situations.
• Celebraciones Solidarias (Solidarity Celebrations) Solidarity greeting cards for special occasions (birthdays, weddings, communions) with proceeds supporting Salesian humanitarian projects.
• Intenciones de Misa (Mass Intentions) Service allowing supporters to offer or request Mass intentions, with donations supporting the organization's humanitarian and missionary work.
• Palabek Refugee Settlement Programs Comprehensive support program for South Sudanese refugees in Uganda's Palabek settlement, including technical education, agriculture, child protection, vocational training, and pastoral care at the Don Bosco Technical School. Over 40,000 refugees served and more than 250 young refugees have graduated from the technical school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 EUR sent to 24 countries during COVID-19 pandemic response
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-production partnership for documentary film series 'Pueblo de Dios' documenting Salesian missionary work worldwide. Productions include 'Córdoba, patrimonio agradecido' (2025) and others, providing visibility for mission work across Spanish-speaking audiences.
• Fundación Real MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2010Strategic alliance since June 30, 2010 for the creation of Socio-Sports Schools (Escuelas Sociodeportivas) targeting vulnerable children and youth. Currently operates 22 schools in 15 countries across Africa, America, and Europe, benefiting approximately 20,000 children. Programs include sports activities, tutoring, psychological support, family accompaniment, medical evaluations, and values formation. Donation option: 20 EUR monthly.
• Fundación MapfrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner supporting socio-sports schools in Dominican Republic since 2014, providing funding for programs including road safety education. Directors from Fundación Mapfre participate in project visits alongside Spanish royalty, demonstrating organizational commitment to shared educational mission.
• United Nations (UN) / UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesians are the only organization living permanently within the Palabek refugee settlement in Uganda, working alongside UNHCR and the Ugandan government to serve over 40,000 South Sudanese refugees. Provides education, vocational training, and humanitarian assistance.
• Salesianos Argentina NortecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on documentary production 'Córdoba, patrimonio agradecido' documenting Salesian presence in Córdoba, Argentina, and the formation of future Salesians in the region.
• Salesianos Dom Bosco AngolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on documentary 'La fuerza de Don Bosco en Angola' documenting Salesian missionary work in Luanda and Luena, Angola, covering education, healthcare, and community outreach.
• World Food Programme (WFP) / International Humanitarian OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn Palabek refugee settlement, Salesians work alongside international organizations to supplement food rations provided by UN agencies. During COVID-19, when other NGOs departed, Salesians remained as primary service providers.
• Government of UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUganda maintains an open and generous policy toward refugees (accepts nearly 1.5 million), providing universal and free education and healthcare. Salesians work with government authorization in Palabek settlement, the only still-open settlement in the country.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Vision: Christian humanitarian organization focused on child sponsorship, education, and emergency relief in nearly 100 countries. Highly comparable through its school sponsorship model, child-focused programs, faith-based identity, and global field presence in fragile states.
• Oxfam Intermón: Spanish branch of Oxfam International focused on development cooperation, humanitarian response, and inequality. Comparable as a Spain-headquartered NGO with international program portfolio in education, emergency relief, and refugee support, drawing on similar donor demographics.
• Entreculturas: Spanish Jesuit NGO focused on education and social justice for vulnerable populations in developing countries. Comparable through faith-based identity, Spanish donor base, focus on education and refugee support, and similar governance structure tied to a religious order (Jesuits).
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS: International NGO supporting children without parental care or at risk of losing it, with strong presence in Latin America and Africa. Comparable through focus on vulnerable children, education programs, donor-sponsorship model, and operational footprint in similar geographies.
• Save the Children: International NGO focused on child welfare, education, and emergency response in over 100 countries. Directly comparable in mission (vulnerable children), programs (education, refugee support, emergency relief), and individual-donor fundraising model with child sponsorship.
• Cáritas España: Spanish Catholic humanitarian organization providing social services, refugee support, and development aid. Comparable as a Spain-based faith-affiliated NGO with similar donor demographics, tax-deductible donation model under Spanish law, and programs for vulnerable populations including migrants and refugees.
• Manos Unidas: Spanish Catholic NGO for development cooperation, funding projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Comparable as a Spanish faith-based NGO focused on education, health, and economic development in developing countries, drawing on similar donor demographics and tax-deductible fundraising channels.

Broad incumbents

• Cruz Roja Española: Spanish Red Cross, part of the International Red Cross movement, providing humanitarian aid, emergency response, and refugee support. Comparable through emergency-response execution, individual-donor fundraising in Spain, and programs serving vulnerable populations including refugees.
• UNICEF: Global UN agency focused on child welfare, education, and emergency relief across 190+ countries. Comparable as a large-scale humanitarian organization targeting children's rights, education, and emergency response - though with vastly greater resources and institutional mandate than Misiones Salesianas.
• ACNUR España: Spanish national committee of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, focused on refugee protection and assistance. Comparable in mission serving refugees and displaced persons, particularly in contexts like Palabek where Misiones Salesianas works alongside UNHCR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/misionessalesianas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/misiones-salesianas

Compliance4 records

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