Caracas, Venezuela – February 2024 – As part of the celebrations for the 130th anniversary of the Salesian presence in Venezuela, the first National Meeting of Salesian Schools for Leaders was held from 14 to 18 February, involving young people from the different Houses belonging to the Don Bosco Houses Network (RCDB). The objectives of the meeting were to respond to the needs of the young people of the RCDB, to develop a leadership experience and to make a significant contribution in formation for the country, "good Christians and upright citizens". The formation sessions were led by Fr Felipe Colmenares and by the educators of the Network: Juliana García, Nelson Morfe and Antonio Sánchez. The event was also attended by Fr Rafael Montenegro, Superior of the Salesian St Luke Province of Venezuela (VEN), Fr Jorge Bastidas, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, Fr Víctor Rodríguez, Rector of Don Bosco House in Valencia, and other Salesians.