Hyderabad, India – July 2024 – Disha Don Bosco, in collaboration with the National Career Service (NCS), an Indian government agency, organised a Job Fair event on 5 July, designed to connect job seekers with potential employers. Fr V. Rayappa spoke at the opening ceremony, and stressed the importance of these initiatives for the achievement of significant and dignified employment opportunities. The Job Fair was attended by 18 companies that set up stands and conducted interviews, and a total of 244 candidates, each of whom put their skills and aspirations on the table. At the end of the event, 134 candidates secured a job offer. This significant result not only highlighted the success of the event, but also demonstrated the importance of collaboration between actors of different types for the creation of job opportunities.

Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela - July 2024 - Great joy marked the day on Saturday, 6 July at the Divino Niño parish in Puerto la Cruz, when the priestly ordination of Israel Hernández, a new Salesian priest at the disposal of the Church to serve God's people, was celebrated. The ceremony, conducted by Bishop Jonny Reyes, SDB, Bishop of Puerto Ayacucho, was a moment of deep emotion and celebration for the Salesian community, with the young people and committed lay people who gathered to accompany the new priest on this special day. The ceremony was attended, among others, by Fr Fernando Miranda, Superior of Spain's Mary Help of Christians Province (SMX), from which the new priest comes, and his formator, Fr Antonio Cifuente.

Bogotá, Colombia – July 2024 - The Second Provincial Assembly of Coordinators of Oratories and Youth Centres took place on 5 July, highlighting the commitment of the St Peter Claver Province of Bogotà, Colombia (COB) to the protection and well-being of minors. The event included various formation activities and the involvement of representatives of different processes of the Salesian mission. Workshops led by the Archdiocese of Bogotá's Office for Good Treatment were held during the assembly, focusing on the prevention of child abuse and the creation of safe environments, highlighting the crucial role of the educator in the educational community. In addition, the oratory coordinators shared their experiences and processes, highlighting the commitment of all those involved in child protection. The assembly ended with a renewed commitment to continue working to build and maintain safe and protective environments, in line with the ideals of Don Bosco, and thus guarantee a safe future for young people.

Anisakan, Myanmar – July 2024 - On Friday 5 July, Msgr Andrea Ferrante, the Holy See's Chargé d 'Affaires in Myanmar, made a pastoral visit to the Don Bosco Salesian Centre in Anisakan, where over 300 participants, including Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, students and parishioners, solemnly welcomed him with traditional songs and dances. The Superior of the Myanmar Vice-Province (MYM), Fr Bosco Nyi Nyi, SDB, gave his welcome speech, briefly outlining the different missions and functions of the four communities. Msgr Ferrante expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and also conveyed the papal message to the audience, stressing that the Pope's heart is very close to the people of Myanmar. The prelate also met with the Salesian Family at the headquarters of the MYM Vice-Province, during a 45-minute private meeting.

El Houssoun, Lebanon – July 2024 - The installation ceremony for the new Superior of the Jesus the Adolescent Province of the Middle East (MOR), Fr Simon Zakerian, was held on the evening of Saturday, 6 July in the Salesian house in El Houssoun, Lebanon. The ceremony was presided over by Fr Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, Councillor for the Mediterranean Region, representing the Rector Major. The Salesian Family in Lebanon was mobilised for the occasion, with a large representation from the Salesian houses in Syria: Salesians, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Cooperators, collaborators, animators, young people and friends of Don Bosco. All this in spiritual communion with the other communities of the MOR Province (Egypt, Holy Land), which for various reasons (travel, borders, difficulties in the area) could not participate. Everyone surrounded Fr Alejandro José León, formerly MOR Provincial, and Fr Simon Zakerian with affection. Fr Godoy thanked Fr León for his service of animation and governance of MOR Province in times of special difficulty, and wished the new Provincial Fr Zakerian the opportunity  to be a centre of fraternal unity to continue the Christian and Salesian witness in the wounded Middle East.     The highlights of the rite, during the Eucharistic celebration, were the reading of the decree of appointment, the homily, the profession of faith and the signing of the document of acceptance, Fr León's words of thanks and those of trust and encouragement from Fr Zakerian for a future of hope. The rite ended with the blessing of Mary Help of Christians and was followed by a moment of conviviality and Salesian celebration outdoors, in an atmosphere of spontaneity and joy.

Cebu, Philippines - June 2024 - The Knights of the Altar Camp "KOA CAMP 2024", (Knights of the Altar Camp, in English), held over two days from 29 to 30 June 2024, at the "Don Bosco" Formation Centre, provided a unique opportunity for the young participants to grow as responsible leaders while strengthening their faith. This created an environment for personal and team development. During the days, participants were able to attend various talks on the life of Don Bosco, the meaning of the KOA CAMP, focusing on putting Christ at the centre of one's life, building brotherhood, and serving others with mind and heart. Those present engaged in group sharing sessions, reflecting on how to serve God and positively influence others, and played various activities and games on teamwork and leadership.