Lubumbashi, DR Congo – October 2024 – The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) officially opened the activities of the Youth Ministry in the Central Africa Province (CFA) on 20 October. The event took place with the theme "Like Mary, anchored to hope, young people act for a better environment", and brought together more than three thousand young people from various Salesian works. The programme included two conferences on caring for the environment, the Mass presided over by Fr Tryphon Kalimira, Vice-Provincial of the AFC, and various recreational and sports activities. The final blessing was given by Fr Jonas Yav, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry.