Rome, Italy - November 2024 - On the weekend of 9-10 November, the National Team for Missionary Animation (ENAM) met at the Salesians of Don Bosco Italy National Centre, made up of those in charge of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) of AM, plus two young people from each area of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) in Italy. ENAM was officially established a year ago in Genoa and was set up with the aim of growing in the coordination and synergy of Mission Animation in Italy through shared responsibility by SDB, FMA and young people. Specifically, the team met to plan a National Youth Festival to be held in a year's time in Valdocco on the occasion of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian missionary expedition. The team received support and greetings from Fr Elio Cesari, Director of the National Salesian Centre, and Sr Mara Tagliaferri, President of the Italian Salesian Women's Works Centre (CIOFS). The meeting was characterised by a good family atmosphere and an intense rhythm of work.