Palabek, Uganda – April 2024 – "An Extraordinary Visitation that turned out to be a wonderful experience of animation and accompaniment", this was the comment of Fr Ubaldino Andrade, SDB, Rector of the Palabek community, on the occasion of the Extraordinary Visitation by Fr Alphonse Owoudou, Councillor for the Africa-Madagascar Region, to the community of San Kizito, in the Palabek refugee camp. On 11 April the Regional Councillor was welcomed with great joy by the entire community and for a few days shared the joys of working among refugees, the achievements of the last six years, the challenges of every day, the pain of people experienced as "our" pain and sadness. Fr Alphonse Owoudou shared his thoughts with the Salesian community, offering them valuable indications and possible improvements. Very important suggestions so that the Salesians can continue to be good pastors of the people that God has entrusted to them. In the meeting with the collaborators and friends of Salesian work, the Regional Councillor encouraged everyone present to work together so that Don Bosco Palabek can be a true home where everyone can feel safe and protected; a Church where they can encounter God; a school where they can learn, with their qualities and talents, to be useful for themselves, for their family, for people. Finally, a place of growth, where everyone can have fun together, make friends, sing, dance and play.

Shillong, India – April 2024 – The Salesian St Xavier high school in Pathaliaghat hosted a two-day formation course on 15 and 16 April for all teachers in Salesian schools in Pitra, Herma, Mandwi, Bishramganj, Naba Sardar and Pathaliaghat. The event, which saw Fr P.D. Johny, Secretary of the SPCSA and AIDBES in New Delhi as a reference person, was attended by 190 teachers, five principals and five rectors, who met in view of the new academic session 2024/25. This meeting is the result of a joint effort of all six Salesian schools in the region, under the leadership of Fr Babu Stephen, Head of Education and Culture for Shillong Province. These two days of formation were of great help to the teachers involved, who learned a lot from the sessions held by Fr P.D. Johny and from the group discussions. Teachers were motivated to engage in the culture of active teaching and learning and to cultivate student well-being.

Seoul, South Korea – April 2024 – Salesians in the Province of South Korea (KOR) celebrated their Provincial Community Day on  16 April. The gathering, which began with evening prayer, was attended by over a hundred people. The Goodnight was given by Fr Joseph Phuoc, Councillor for the East Asia-Oceania Region, who is making the Extraordinary Visitation to KOR Province. He thanked the KOR Province for its financial contribution to the Team Visit held in Vietnam and for its generosity in supporting various missions in the Region. Subsequently, the consultation for the choice of the next Provincial for 2024-2030 took place. The festivities took place in a cheerful atmosphere and simple entertainment prepared by each community. Some Salesians celebrated their 25th anniversary of first profession and Fr Phuoc celebrated his 50th anniversary of first profession this year. The next day there were various sports activities that involved many Salesians.