(ANS - Nairobi) - The leadership team of Don Bosco Tech Africa (DBTA) and the representatives of the African Union Commission, led by Nicholas Ouma, held a webinar, focusing in particular on the theme: "Improving transitions between school and work and the employability of young people in Africa after COVID-19."

(ANS - Melbourne) - Despite the many initial difficulties, the first online “OzBosco” proved to be a great success. It took place from 14 to 16 August and was a great dose of positivity for all participants. About 80 people - including Salesians, FMA, young people, students and teachers - met on the Zoom platform, sharing and learning from each other. During the online meeting, the theme of the 2020 Strenna was explored and deepened: "Good Christians and upright citizens".

(ANS - Quito) - In mid-August, around the anniversary of Don Bosco's birth, it is a tradition that the groups of the Salesian Family present in Ecuador, with their Councils, meet with the Provincial Council of Salesians to share their initiatives and continue to strengthen the commitment to walk together in a shared mission. The appointment was renewed again this year, albeit digitally, and saw the intervention and accompaniment of Fr Joan Lluís Playá, SDB, Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family, on the theme: “The challenges for the Salesian Family after the 28th General Chapter.”

(ANS - Ciudad de Guatemala) - The National Council for the Salesian Family in Guatemala, in the Central American Province (CAM), has organized a Salesian Virtual Congress on Don Bosco for the 205th anniversary of his birth (Sunday 16 August). The congress, which begins today, Thursday 13 August, and lasts until Saturday 15 August, features various speakers who will offer their reflections in the context of the theme of the Rector Major's Strenna for the current year: “GOOD CHRISTIANS AND UPRIGHT CITIZENS.”

(ANS - RMG) - Strengthening mutual learning through the exchange of knowledge is part of the joint work developed by "América Social Salesiana", the Network of Salesian Social Works and Services for young people at risk in the Interamerica Region. An online meeting was held on Tuesday 4 August on the theme: “Experiences and challenges in the educational-pastoral work of the Salesian Social Works during the pandemic”. It was attended by 27 representatives of 14 Provinces (including officers and directors of social works and the Delegates for Youth Ministry). Through a participatory teamwork methodology, they shared and socialized the socio-educational experiences used to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable segments of the population during the Covid-19 health emergency, and identified the challenges they face in this new circumstance.

(ANS – Nairobi) – The Covid-19 health crisis has forced most organisations to be more innovative in adapting to the new norm of online meetings.  "Don Bosco Tech Africa" ​​(DBTA), the coordinating body of all the Salesian TVET centers in Africa and Madagascar, has accelerated digital transformation as part of its management process.

(ANS - Mirabello Monferrato) – Being celebrated - in addition to the centenary of the birth of Fr Egidio Viganò, VII Successor of Don Bosco at the head of the Salesian Congregation - is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Fr Pietro Ricaldone. Rector Major from 1932 to 1951, he was born in Mirabello Monferrato on July 27, 1870. For this occasion, his hometown remembered him with two days of celebration.

(ANS – Mumbai) – The Global Lead Team of the “Don Bosco Green Alliance” had its first meeting on 25 July. The meeting was held online and was attended by the various Regional Coordinators, who, along with the Convener and Executive Secretary of the alliance, form the Global Lead Team.

(ANS - Sondrio) - For the 100 years since the birth of Fr Egidio Viganò, the VII Successor of Don Bosco, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, current Rector Major, went to Sondrio, the birthplace of Fr Viganò, to pay homage.