(ANS – Naypyidaw) - Myanmar finds itself immersed in profound grief and anguish as innocent lives, particularly those of children, continue to be mercilessly lost in the enduring armed conflicts. Families are left devastated by the tragic loss of their loved ones while the relentless violence shows no signs of abating. This week, a heartfelt plea from Myanmar reached our community, shedding light on the heart-wrenching death of a young girl Juliet in a military airstrike, prompting a unified call for prayers and action.

THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB

When reflecting on all this, I feel I have a little authority to say: “Dear Don Bosco, your Dream is still VERY ALIVE.”

(ANS – Madrid) – In many countries, the Christmas we are about to celebrate will be very different from last year. Wars and natural disasters have increased poverty and the needs of much of the world's population. In fact, if this year the Child Jesus were to be born in Bethlehem, he would be born in the rubble, due to the conflict that began two and a half months ago in the Gaza Strip. Children who cannot enjoy their childhood due to violence, insecurity and lack of educational opportunities express in their Christmas letters a single wish for their lives and that of their families: peace.

(ANS – New Rochelle) - Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day, also known as Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on Nov. 20, the day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness and awareness on children’s issues worldwide. To date, 194 countries have signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and are bound by international law to ensure it is implemented.

(ANS – Madrid) – On the occasion of World Children's Day, which is celebrated every year on 20 November, Salesian groups and presences in Spain bear witness to their constant commitment to improving the conditions of the youngest. A mission sustained over time, which is realised through the work of thousands of educators who are committed daily to defending the rights of children and young people in different Salesian environments.

(ANS – Kigali) – The management of the Salesians of Don Bosco in the Africa of Great Lakes Province (Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda) assures the parents of children attending Don Bosco Nursery and Primary School-Kimihurura, as well as those interested in enrolling their children, that they will make every effort to ensure that the children receive a quality education in both safe and secure Environment.