(ANS – Kyiv) – Today, February 24, 2025, marks three years since the start of the war in Ukraine, a conflict that has left more than 6.5 million people as refugees, over 3.5 million displaced, and more than 14.6 million in need of humanitarian aid. Throughout these difficult years, the Salesians have remained committed to supporting Ukrainian children and young people.

Kalimpong, India – February 2025 – On the occasion of 8th Foundation Day, Shri Bala Subramanian, District Magistrate of Kalimpong, West Bengal, honoured Don Bosco Tech Society for its impactful operations in the district. The recognition is for the outstanding contribution as an empanelled training partner under the Department of Technical Education, Training and Skill Development, Government of West Bengal. Bro. Roshan Ekka, the Principal of DB Tech Kalimpong, proudly received the recognition on behalf of the Don Bosco Tech Society. The felicitation occurred during the Foundation Day celebrations at Town Hall, Kalimpong, where organizations and individuals were honoured for their contributions across various fields. The District Magistrate, ADM, SP, BDO, LRO, and other government officials, intellectuals, and politicians graced the event. Adding to the moment of pride, 10 students from the training center were invited to witness the prestigious event, further inspiring them in their skill development journey.

Bujumbura, Burundi – February 2025 – On Thursday, February 20, the Don Bosco Tech Africa Job Services Office held a roundtable discussion at the Cité des Jeunes center of the Don Bosco Buterere Salesian house in Bujumbura, part of the Africa Great Lakes Province (AGL). During the meeting, the principals of the two Salesian Vocational Training Centers (SVTs) in Burundi, along with other Salesians, a representative from the General Directorate of Vocational and Technical Training (Ministry of Education), the head of the technical training curriculum development department, and other stakeholders discussed the importance of having a Job Services Office (JSO) within a SVT —something that is not yet widely implemented in Burundi. The JSO representative from Don Bosco Tech Africa presented a JSO model currently used in Salesian SVTs in Burundi and other countries in the Africa-Madagascar Region, sparking great interest among attendees. Additionally, concerns were raised about the insufficient level of vocational and technical training in Burundi, as well as the high unemployment rate among young graduates, an issue causing significant concern across the country.