Italy - VIS Annual Assembly
Rome, Italy - June 2022 - On June 11 and 12, the annual assembly of the Salesian NGO "Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo" (VIS) was held in Rome. It was an intense weekend, rich in content and emotions for VIS staff and participants who came to Rome, enriched by the presence of Salesian Fr. Angelo Regazzo who celebrated his 50 years of priesthood. The assembly began with a report by VIS President Michela Vallarino, with the participation of her predecessor, Nico Lotta, and continued with the presentation of the 2021 social budget and VIS activities. Then a panel discussion was held on the theme "War is Madness." The following day, the 2021 operating budget and 2022 budget, 2022-2027 strategic planning, and participants' formulation of action and organizational proposals were presented. The assembly concluded with Mass celebrated by Fr Regazzo.