Lima, Peru - November 2024 - From 26 to 28 November, the Salesian Tabor Retreat House hosted a Meeting of Salesians of Don Bosco from the Salesian Province of Peru (PER), which brought together 61 Salesians from different communities in the country. This space for meeting, reflection and fraternity was led by Fr Juan Pablo Alcas, PER Provincial with Bishop  Martín Quijano, Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Pucallpa, in charge. “This event, which brings together Salesians from all over Peru, is a unique opportunity to strengthen our bonds and renew our commitment to the mission that we have inherited from Don Bosco,” said the Provincial. In the afternoon, during the reception, there was an atmosphere marked by the warm reunion of Salesians with their confreres. Hugs, gestures of closeness, expressions of affection and, above all, a spirit of brotherhood. Each community created its own space to express, through photographs, memories and other elements, a fragment of their community life and pastoral work together with the young people and the Salesian Family. In the evening, Fr Juan Pablo Alcas opened the meeting with the presentation of the PER Province report. Afterwards, the participants spent some time analysing and reflecting on the report presented. In his reflection, the Provincial reminded the confreres of the GC28 guidelines.

Baku, Azerbaijan – November 2024 – A 14-year-old Climate Champion, Swanik Choudhury, of class IX and his mother Climate Chaperon Mrs. Swati Choudhury, a class V teacher, both of “Don Bosco School Park Circus Kolkata”, attended COP29 meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan. “Swanik has taken proactive steps toward environmental conservation, including setting up compost pits, implementing rainwater harvesting, maintaining a kitchen garden, and planting saplings,” said his Principal, Father V.C. George. Swanik was invited to speak on a discussion panel regarding the contribution of different sectors to the growing environmental problems, and shared his role in Don Bosco's climate committee, the "Green Movement." "I spoke about our school's extensive measures to combat climate change, from planting trees and donating clothes to literacy programs and spreading the motto of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’” he explained. "Meeting campaigners and activists from around the world reinforced my belief in the power of unity" he finallyu added. During the event Swanik was also declared a Climate Ambassador by the United Nations Agency for Development and Peace (UNADAP).

Vadodara, India – November 2024 – In order to learn more about the challenges of migration, the Diocese of Baroda organised a consultation on migration at the Don Bosco Church Hall in Makarpura, Vadodara, on 19 November. The event brought together priests, religious, representatives of NGOs, members of trade unions and numerous participants interested in strengthening collaboration and defending the rights of Gujarat's migrant communities. Those present were welcomed with a welcome speech by Fr Baptist Monteiro, Rector of Don Bosco Snehalaya. Fr Francis Bosco, South Asia Coordinator for Migrant Ministry, then spoke, shedding light on the critical issues and challenges faced by migrants, in particular irregular workers. The participants then took part in group discussions which focused on feasible strategies to support migrants. At the end of the consultation, a committee was established that will undertake to put into practice all the suggestions expressed during the meeting. As a sign of gratitude, saplings were donated to symbolise the growth and hope that this initiative aims to inspire.