San Pedro Barrientos, Mexico – August 2024 – The National Meeting of the Principals of the four SDB and FMA Provinces of Mexico took place on 30 and 31 August at the Ángela Segovia de Serrano Salesian school, located in the municipality of Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico. Now in its ninth edition and convened by the National Salesian Educational Team (ENES), the meeting included three main conferences: "Salesian Educational Leadership", by Fr Alejandro Rodríguez Rodríguez SDB; "The challenges of the Salesian school" by Fr Hugo Herrera Rosales, SDB; and "Youth Reality" by Dr. María Dolores Granados Martínez. The principals of more than thirty schools at this meeting, including religious and lay people, reflected and shared on the educational mission entrusted to each work, in the regional diversity that characterises Mexico, and completed the formation event with six different workshops. At the end of the meeting, agreements were made to put into practice what was learned during the days.

Środa Śląska, Poland – August 2024 – The Salesians from the Province of Wrocław  Poland (PLO), from 23 to 26 August held the Non Stop Bosko 2024 Festival in which about 300 people participated. Four days full of music, community, prayer and acquisition of skills during the workshops chosen by young people from modelling, dance, crafts, chess and many others. Among the various music groups that performed during the days, the SDB Band, with Fr Bartłomiej Polański, Superior of the PLO Province, on the accordion, Fr Piotr Lorek, PLO Vice-Provincial on the guitar, and Fr Mikołaj Wyczalek, Delegate for Youth Ministry, on the cello, created a striking atmosphere through their performances. Among the events was one with Bishop Maciej Małyga, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Wrocław, who met with young people by establishing a careful dialogue with them; a panel on addictions, in particular involving smartphones.

Fatima, Portugal - 29 August - 1 September 2024 - The 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians took place in Fatima, Portugal, in an atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm. The congress, held every four years, brought together members of the Salesian Family from various parts of the world and  was a unique occasion for celebration and reflection on the Salesian mission and devotion to Mary Help of Christians, Mother and Teacher of the Salesians. The entire Congress was held under the theme: ‘I will give you the Teacher’, a clear reference to the Dream at nine years of age, whose Bicentenary the Salesian Family is celebrating this year.

Araçatuba, Brazil – August 2024 - The gymnasium at Dom Luiz Lasagna Salesisan College was the stage for the opening ceremony for the 32nd Salesian Games, an event this year that honoured 75 years of Salesian presence in Araçatuba and had the Olympics as its theme. The opening of the event was celebrated on 24 August with the performance of the police musical band in the presence of Fr Ricardo Carlos, Superior of the Province of Campo Grande, Brazil (BCG), and various academic authorities. After the composition of the scoreboard, the teams of athletes paraded and the national anthem and the oath of the athlete were performed. Then came the Olympic torch brought by some students and by Mr Antônio Pedro Pezzuto, one of the first students of the College, in 1952. In his address the Provincial, Fr Ricardo Carlos, highlighted the importance of games as part of the educational process initiated by Don Bosco, emphasising that complete education goes beyond the classroom. "Celebrating games is not just any activity. Don Bosco believed that any activity carried out in a Salesian house had education as its main objective. And we believe that a good education goes beyond the classroom", expressing his joy at participating in the event. The event was crowned by cultural presentations by the classes, which recalled the Olympics from 1949 until this year's edition in Paris. The opening ceremony marked the beginning of another edition of the Salesian Games, which will last a week, and also celebrated the rich history and educational spirit that has guided the Salesian College for 75 years.

Interamerica – August 2024 – The Secretariat of Salesian Cooperators in the Interamerica Region has organised an online workshop on the Development of audiovisual resources. Marco Padilla, social communicator and audiovisual producer from the Salesian Province of Ecuador, led the event that trained participants on how to create high-impact audiovisual materials.

Brasilia, Brazil – August 2024 – From 23 to 25 August, Brasilia was the venue for the 3rd Salesian Youth Meeting in the Province of Belo Horizonte (BBH). It brought together more than 400 young people from different states in Brazil. The event, full of moments of spirituality, celebration and fraternity, reaffirmed the commitment of young people to the Salesian mission and the legacy of Don Bosco. The meeting began on Friday 23 August with the reception of young people at CESAM-DF and at the Salesian School in Brasília. In the evening the young people went to the Don Bosco Shrine, where they participated in the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Natale Vitali, BBH Provincial. The second day of activity at the Don Bosco Shrine was marked by moments of prayer and testimonies from the FMA. Immediately afterwards, a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Cardinal Paulo Cezar Costa, Archbishop of Brasilia, brought words of encouragement and stressed the importance of Don Bosco's legacy for young people. The Saturday afternoon was dedicated to various oratorical activities and to the Vigil/Adoration led by Fr José Ricardo, Delegate for Salesian Youth Ministry, who offered young people a deep spiritual experience and moments of reflection. On the last day the young people made a pilgrimage to the Cathedral in Brasilia and participated in the Mass in honour of Don Bosco presided over by Bishop Ricardo Hoepers, Auxiliary Bishop of Brasilia.