Salvador, Brazil – December 2024 – Brazil is a country where movement, rhythm, history and culture merge. From the Amazon to the South, the diversity of Brazil translates into colours, music and dances that tell the stories of a people who know how to represent their roots. At the Colégio Salesiano Dom Bosco Salvador, this cultural wealth came to life through the Canta e Dança Brasil Dance Festival, which transformed the auditorium into a space to celebrate and connect with the country's artistic traditions. The performances explored a vast and diverse repertoire, covering ancient and contemporary styles that blend urban and traditional elements rooted in Brazil's cultural memory. Each choreography told a story and revealed pieces of the Brazilian soul, including references to popular festivals such as Carnival. For the students of the Salesian school, the Festival was an opportunity to highlight their talents, developing dance as a form of culture, education and entertainment.

Kinshasa, DR Congo – December 2024 – On Christmas Eve, 24 December, Fr Aurélien Mukangwa, Superior of the Salesian Vice-Province of Africa Congo Congo (ACC), blessed, and delivered the new 32-seat bus to the Saint Thomas Aquinas formation house. This newly purchased vehicle will be used by the postnovices and will also serve the provincial pastoral team and other communities. The ceremony was held in the presence of Fr Kevin Vomi, Provincial Economer, Fr Jerry Matsoumbou, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, Fr Nestor Madimuena, Provincial Procurator and Vice-Economer, and members of the projects office who were welcomed at St Thomas Aquinas.

Turin, Italy – December 2024 – A special afternoon of solidarity and sharing was held on 20 December at the Salesian San Paolo Oratory in Turin, where Weston McKennie, Juventus midfielder, was the main charcter of a charitable initiative promoted by the "Salesians for social" network. The event, which involved the young people who are part of the Saint Louis and Saint Paul works was a moment of joy and hope for many young lives. McKennie, known not only for his football talent but also for his social commitment through his McKennie's Magical Youth Mission Foundation, has supported the educational and reception activities of the Salesians, bringing gifts for all the young people present. The concrete gesture testified to the closeness to the needs of those who live in difficult contexts and confirm the value of initiatives that combine sport, solidarity and inclusion. Valentina Bellis, national vice-president of Salesians for social, commented, "This day represents an extraordinary example of how bridges of solidarity can be built through concrete gestures." The initiative is part of a broader context of interventions and projects that Salesians for social work carry out throughout Italy to support and welcome thousands of children in difficulty.