Tonj, South Sudan - January 2025 - A regional meeting of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) of South Sudan was held from 16 to 19 January, inspired by the Vicar of the Rector Major's Strenna 2025, ‘Anchored in hope, pilgrims with young people’. The event was held at the Salesian Mission in Tonj and brought together 110 young leaders from the three communities of Wau, Kuajok and Tonj of the St Bakhita Delegation of Sudan. The meeting began with prayer, the formation of working groups and a welcome address by Fr Joseph Can, SDB, Provincial Delegate for South Sudan and Sudan. Friday's theme, ‘Anchored in Hope’, encouraged the young people to remain hopeful in a world marked by crises. Discussions centred on Don Bosco's dream of the ‘two pillars’, which urged young people to anchor their lives in devotion to Mary Help of Christians and the Holy Eucharist to overcome their challenges. The following day, the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, highlighted the mission of bringing the hope of Christ to others. Participants were invited to reflect on their missionary vocation, the meaning of education, and the power of unity and collaboration. They were encouraged to become evangelisers and agents of transformation within their communities. On Sunday, the concluding Eucharist was presided over by Fr Joseph Can, SDB. The event was accompanied by Salesians Fr Reddy Papi, Sudan Delegation Youth Coordinator; Fr Tamil Selvan, Tonj Salesian Mission; Fr Francis Raj and Salesian Brothers Joshua, Henry and Mario.