South Sudan – First meeting of the Salesian Youth Movement
Wau, South Sudan – January 2024 - The first meeting of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) at the Saint Josephine Bakhita Delegation of Sudan and South Sudan has taken place from 25 to 29 January at the Don Bosco VTC in Wau. The event brings 150 young people together for the first time from all three Salesian missionary communities and the FMA: Don Bosco Kuajok, from Tonj and Wau. Fr Paul Antimi, SDB, Provincial Delegate of Sudan and Fr Leo Arockianathan, SDB, Youth Ministry Delegate, opened the event. During the days, in addition to the various animation activities, the participants explored the theme of the Rector Major's Strenna 2024 ""The dream that makes you dream". A heart that transforms "wolves" into "lambs". In addition, other topics were discussed including: Mission of the SYM, Salesian Family, Young People in the Salesian Congregation and the role of young people in the family, in the Church and in society.