Costa Rica – February 2024 - On Saturday, 24 February, the Salesian Cooperators in the Interamerica Region celebrated their  first regional formation meeting of 2024 (online) on the theme "A lifestyle for sustainable development". The event was coordinated by the Regional Executive Secretariat of the ASC and led by Ms Cinzia Arena, Emeritus Administrator of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. Ms Arena developed her presentation highlighting that sustainable development is based on the sharing of responsibilities, talents and best practices, leaving aside an the individualistic approach, the result of unbridled capitalism, to adopt a new lifestyle that considers the well-being of present and future generations, building together. She invited them to offer an optimistic vision of the present and a hope for the future, to be an example of a different lifestyle and generate happiness, and presented a list of 13 sustainable and supportive behaviours, based on the reflections that emerged in the different meetings in which she had participated. Subsequently, the ASC regional councillor, Martín Calderón, spoke and drew a general conclusion on the subject. Juanita Silva, responsible for formation in the region, reported on the various workshops that will be held during the year, in addition to information on the 2nd Regional Meeting of Young ASCs. In addition, the next online event was presented, on Saturday, 9 March, on the report by Fr Ricardo Campoli, Delegate of the Sector for Social Communication for the Interamerica and America South Cone Regions on "Caring for our Digital Identity".

Tetere, Solomon Islands – February 2024 – The Don Bosco institute in Tetere witnessed a large and well-attended event that took place from 23 to 25 February and brought together more than 250 young people. It was the opening of the annual activities of the Salesian Youth Movement. During the first day, participants joined the Way of the Cross, and then moved around the courtyard to take part in different games and activities. Fr Robinson Parappilly, Rector of Don Bosco Tetere, officially opened the Oratory, lighting a large bonfire. The second day was dedicated to the study of the Rector Major's Strenna 2024 and to moments of exchange on the dream at nine years of age. Young people were then asked to reflect on two questions: What are the modern wolves that destroy the church and society? And what are the tools we need to adopt to destroy these wolves and build our dreams? In group discussions, young people described gambling, alcoholism, drug addiction, excessive screen time, indifference and dependence on mobile games as "wolves", all factors that hinder the fulfilment their dreams. In contrast to these factors, Fr Parappilly urged those present to dream, citing illustrious examples of "dreamers" such as Don Bosco, Pope Francis and Martin Luther King. On the final day, then, the young people participated in a lively Eucharistic celebration, before taking part in games and competitions. 

Copacabana, Colombia – February 2024 – A  meeting of Economers from the Salesian Province of Medellín, Colombia (COM) took place at the Villa de Sales Congress Centre in Copacabana, Antioquia. Involving 40 Economers, including Salesians and lay people, formation and other topics were developed including: the Review of the Economic Report; formation on purchasing; occupational safety and health; tax updating. The objective of the meeting was to analyse each of the administrative and economic processes and update knowledge on the tax and labour side through the training of specialised external personnel in order to comply with all the resulting obligations.

Duaca, Venezuela – February 2024 – Another stage of Fr Hugo Orozco's Extraordinary Visitation to the Salesian Province of Venezuela was the Salesian presence in Duaca. On 28 February, the Councillor for the Interamerica Region, accompanied by Fr Rafael Montenegro, Superior of the VEN Province, shared enriching moments with the youth community. The presence of Fr Orozco was particularly encouraging, providing valuable advice to the young people present to remain close to God in their daily lives. Answering the questions posed by the young people, he shared the practice of reading a book on Jesus every year to deepen knowledge of him, and this was welcomed with admiration and fascination by the young people present. Similarly, the Regional Councillor stressed the importance of maintaining a happy and kind attitude, highlighting the fact that those who harbour Jesus in their hearts usually radiate happiness and kindness towards others. In the final message, Fr Orozco urged young people to convince others through the witness they offer in their daily interactions, emphasising that kindness and joy are fundamental qualities to reflect the presence of Christ in their lives.

Udonthani, Thailand – February 2024 - On 24 February 2024, the Advisory Council of the Association of Salesian Cooperators of Thailand, led by Ms. Navaporn Kitsawat, Coordinator, joined the Retreat of the Salesian Cooperators in the northeastern region of Thailand. The retreat, which took place at the Don Bosco Vitthaya school, in the province of Udonthani, was led by Fr Smith Daengamphan, SDB, and 40 people participated. After the retreat, a meeting of the District Advisory Committee took place. There are 192 Salesian Cooperators in Thailand in 13 groups, plus one group in Phnom Penh (Cambodia)and Mrs. Kitsawat is the provincial coordinator. Fr Niphon Sarachit, SDB, is the Salesian Delegate for the ASC and Sister Suphawan Chotiphon for the FMA.

Kinshasa, DR Congo – March 2024 - The 3rd meeting of formation, information and communion of Salesian pre-aspirants took place on 3 March 2024 as part of the vocational animation of the Africa Congo Congo (ACC) Vice-Province. With the theme "Lent, listening again to the voice of God", the participants from the different pastoral areas benefited from the presence of Salesian Brother Bruno Boziki, accompanying the subcommittee on vocational ministry, and the teachings given by Fr Jerry Matsoumbou, Delegate for Youth Ministry in ACC. Lectio Divina, a conference, time for personal reflection, sharing in small groups, the assembly, the Eucharistic celebration and the fraternal agape, were the various moments that marked the day.