Nicaragua – November 2024 - Saturday 9 November the Salesian Cooperators (ASC) from the two local centres in Nicaragua met to celebrate their Happy Death Retreat, an annual event filled with reflection and fraternity. This activity was convened by Fr Foster Cerda, SDB, National Delegate of the Association, and brought together the ASC from the Margarita Breast Centre in Masaya and the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Managua, together with some Aspirants. During this meeting everyone shared significant moments, motivated by the desire to strengthen the mission and plan the work of the Association in their respective cities. New ways to encourage vocations were also explored. The Exercise for a Happy Death, led by Fr Cerda, who energetically and creatively challenged the participants to set goals and spread new seeds to promote vocations, which will allow them to renew and grow together. The meeting culminated with some concluding words by Carolina Castillo.