India – The Salesian Institute in Siliguri receives recognition from the United Nations Association for Development and Peace
Siliguri, India – April 2024 – The Salesian Institute in Siliguri has received a certificate of recognition for carrying out the "Model United Nations" based on Sustainable Development Goal 2 of the United Nations - ZERO HUNGER, from the United Nations Association for Development and Peace (UNADAP). The Executive Director of the Association, Dominic F. Dixon, who opened the event on 13 April and participated in the work, handed the certificate to Fr Babu Joseph, Principal of Salesian College in Siliguri and Sonada, during the closing ceremony on 15 April. The certificate rewards the hard work, dedication and perseverance of the Principals, faculty and vibrant student community. In addition, at the end of the ceremony, Dominic F. Dixon, a former student of the Salesian Institute of Graphic Arts in Chennai, offered the students at the Siliguri Institute an internship at UNADAP, a seven-week advanced course on "Business and International Relations" and a seven-week online course focused on the "spirit of excellence". Finally, the suggestions made by the Salesian Institute will be presented to the United Nations Agency for Development and Peace.
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