Juba, South Sudan – May 2024 –  The Assembly of Salesians in the St Josephine Bakhita Delegation of South Sudan was held in Juba from 27-30 May. A total of 21 Salesians, representing communities in Sudan and South Sudan, came together after several years. The last assembly had been held in February 2020, before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. For the Delegation, given also the canonical erection of the Salesian Province of Tanzania (TZA), which is now detached from the East Africa Province (AFE), this Assembly thus stands as a milestone for an in-depth evaluation and discussion on the growth and welfare of the youth of the Delegation itself. These days also provided an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has caused, among other things, the closure of three communities. This dramatic situation thus challenges the Salesians to be creative in carrying out their mission and to be open to the signs of the times to reach out to many more deserving youth.