Wasakentsa, Ecuador – July 2024 – More than 80 Achuar leaders, representing 11 communities in the region, met at the Salesian Mission in Wasakentsa to participate in the Achuar Youth Meeting of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) in Ecuador. The event took place from 22 to 26 July under the motto "The dream that makes you dream", and in the spaces of the forum essential themes such as family, love, sexuality, education, culture, the good use of technology, communication, care for nature and God's project for every young person were addressed.

Kinshasa, DR Congo – July 2024 – The first  International Youth Forum of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) of the Africa Congo Congo (ACC) Vice-Province, the Province of Central Africa (AFC) and the St Joseph Delegation from East Africa conclude on Monday 29 July at the Institut de la Gombe in Kinshasa. The five intense days of exchanges, learning, fraternity and exercises of piety ended with the Eucharist presided over by Fr Aurélien Mukangwa, Superior of the ACC Vice-Province, in the presence of various Salesians from the two districts. In his homily, Fr Mukangwa, addressing the young people, said: "We are convinced that this forum has deeply touched your hearts, every heart in its state, in the spirit of conversion. This reassures us that this SYM forum has achieved its objectives"; moreover, the Salesian encouraged them to take advantage of the fruits of the forum, in particular friendship, social engagement and a sense of responsibility. The event highlighted the importance of faith and Salesian spirituality in the lives of young people.

San José, Costa Rica – July 2024 - In the heart of the Alajuelita district, in San José, CEDES Don Bosco became a flourishing of energy and enthusiasm on Saturday 27 July. Young people, formators and animators from all the Salesian presences in Costa Rica gathered for a day of formation and sharing on crucial issues for contemporary youth life. The meeting focused on  "New courtyards and digital evangelisation". During the day, the positive aspects of the different environments in which children, adolescents and young adults live today were explored, as well as the impact of these on their lives. However, the presence of hidden dangers in the vast digital world has also been recognised, which can trap and make young people vulnerable. These risks include, among others, sexting, sextortion and cyberbullying. The day highlighted the importance of the presence of the Salesian educator, capable of navigating this digital world to guide, accompany and, from the same platforms, educate and evangelise young people. The formation event aimed to provide educators with tools and strategies to address these challenges and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital environment. The event not only strengthened the bonds between the participants, but also provided them with new perspectives and tools to continue in the mission of educating and evangelising in an increasingly digitised world.

São Marcos, Brazil – July 2024 – The First Xavante Youth Day was held on 24 July, at the Salesian Presence in São Marcos, baed on "Your dreams have gone much further", involving 30 young people from the villages of the Indigenous Territory of São Marcos. Salesians Cleiton Cecílio da Silva and Pablo Henrique Gomes Silveiro presented the Rector Major's Strenna 2024 "The dream that makes you dream". The meeting was also attended by the Director of the missionary presence, Fr Douglas Chrystiano, and the pastoral coordinator, Fr Beatus Volkmar Tola, who administered the sacraments to young people. The relationship between the Xavante community and the Salesian Mission begins in the twentieth century when Salesian missionaries arrived in the region with the aim of evangelising and providing social and educational services. The Salesians began to build schools, clinics and community centres, offering formal education and medical assistance to the indigenous people. In addition, they immediately committed themselves to promoting Xavante culture, respecting and enhancing local traditions, helping to integrate the Xavante into the broader context of Brazilian society and preserving important aspects of their cultural identity. The Salesian Mission of São Marcos is still an example of this collaboration.

Auronzo di Cadore, Italy – July 2024 - From 28 to 31 July, the Saint Dominc Savio Alpine House in Auronzo di Cadore hosted 80 Salesians, including rectors, youth ministry leaders and other Salesians with pastoral roles in the local works in the Triveneto, offering everyone a valuable opportunity to reflect on and plan for the future of the Italy-North-East Province (INE). On 28 July, the new Provincial, Fr Silvio Zanchetta, presented the guidelines for the 2024-2030 period, tracing a path of growth and renewal for the community. Following this, Fr Emanuele Zof, Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, illustrated the provincial calendar for the year 2024-25. The following morning was dedicated to the spiritual retreat with a reflection led by Professor Roberta Ronchiato. In the afternoon, Fr Paolo Pontoni and Fr Luca Bernardello spoke on consecrated identity and vocational fruitfulness, exploring the deep meaning of the Salesian vocation. Then the participants, divided into groups, further explored the theme, led by the moderators Fr Mario Guariento, Fr Marco Cescut, and Dr Manuela Dal Monte. On 30 July, Fr Alberto Poles, Provincial Economer, presented the provincial finantial balance sheet and Dr Tessari, from the University of Verona, presented the first balance sheet of the province's pastoral mission. In the afternoon, Fr Zanchetta introduced the topic of reshaping and downsizing the province, involving participants in group work to discuss and propose new strategies. The last day of the event saw the presentation of the laity who will follow the Salesian works in Mezzano, Este and Bardolino, led by Fr Gabriele Quinzi.

Barcelona, Spain – July 2024 - The afternoon of Tuesday 30 July marked the beginning of an unforgettable adventure for the 600 young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) from Spain and Portugal who gathered at the Salesians' house in Martí-Codolar in Barcelona to kick off Campobosco 2024. These boys and girls, full of enthusiasm and ready to immerse themselves in this experience, after settling in the structures of the Salesian work, have forgotten the fatigue of the journey and left room for the excitement of the meetings and the passion for the days that await them. Then came the most anticipated moment of the day, the inauguration of Campobosco, a simple event that took place in the evening, lasted just over an hour, during which the Provinces present were presented and the various teams and young people, sitting in front of the stage, enjoyed a spontaneous musical moment. The participants also learned the official anthem of this edition, composed by "Árbol de Zaqueo", a musical group that will accompany young people during the pilgrimage to the Salesian places in Barcelona and Piedmont. In addition to the greeting from the coordinating team, a first group meeting was also held, followed by activites for groups of origin. The first day ended with the traditional Salesian Goodnight by Sister Charo Ten, Provincial of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Spain.