Córdoba, Argentina – November 2024 – The city of Córdoba was the scene from 14 to 17 November for the Youth Ministry Meeting of the Southern Ministry Secretariat (SEPSUR in Spanish). The event brought together Delegates and Coordinators of Youth Ministry, educators and young representatives of the Provinces of the Salesians of Don Bosco and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Days of fraternity, listening, reflection and discernment were experienced with the aim of progressing in the development of an orientation tool for Salesian communities around sexuality and affectivity. This document, whose drafting began this year, aims to be presented at the end of 2025. With this initiative, the Salesian Family renews its commitment to continue responding to current challenges with pastoral proposals that accompany children, adolescents and young people in their human and spiritual development.

Bangalore, India – November 2024 - On 14 November, the Don Bosco Tech Society participated in a multi-stakeholder consultation hosted by the Government of Mizoram and UNDP on the theme "Leveraging the experience of CSO-Civil Society Organisations to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Mizoram". The event brought together civil society organisations and government officials to discuss strategies to align CSO initiatives with Mizoram's sustainable development priorities. During the event, Don Bosco Tech had the opportunity to present its ongoing initiatives and explore possibilities for collaboration with the state government. Discussions focused on ensuring better alignment between CSO activities and the Mizoram SDG Roadmap to maximise development outcomes. “This consultation provided valuable insight into the landscape and development priorities of Mizoram,” said Fr George Mathew, Executive Director of Don Bosco Tech. “We are excited to partner with the state government to contribute to its sustainable growth program,” said Fr Mathew. The consultation also served as a platform for networking and building strategic alliances. Participants discussed innovative approaches to driving change in the Mizoram. Don Bosco Tech aims to actively engage with the Mizoram government in Vocational Training.

Mumbai, India – November 2024 - The Commission for Social Communication in the Salesian Province of Mumbai India (INB) hosted a seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the provincial headquarters on 16 November. The event was attended by delegates and representatives of various Salesian institutions in the INB Province. The day began with the Eucharist celebrated in the Shrine of Our Lady of Don Bosco, presided over by the INB Provincial, Fr Savio Silveira. In his opening address Fr Silvera drew a connection between Don Bosco's pioneering spirit and contemporary technological innovation. He stated that "Don Bosco has always wanted to adapt the latest technologies to use them for the improvement of poor young people. And today, AI is one of the main tools available and if this is the vanguard of innovation, as Salesians and Don Bosco institutions it is very important for us to be at the forefront of progress". The Provincial highlighted the potential of AI to revolutionise ministries in various sectors, and challenged participants to consider AI as a strategic tool to improve social communication and educational methodologies. The day was divided into three sessions: Fr Ryan Alex explored the basics of AI, providing a complete overview of its historical development and current technological applications; the St Paul's Institute of Communications Team (SPICE), offered practical training with contemporary AI platforms; Fr Robert Pen examined the Church's perspective on AI, addressing ethical considerations. At the end of the sessions, a discussion took place between the members and the delegates of social communication, delving into crucial topics.