Nairobi, Kenya – November 2024 – Don Bosco Tech Africa successfully concluded a formation workshop on the ERP Acme software, held from 5 to 9 November. The seminar brought together a total of 21 participants from five Provinces of Africa: Africa Ethiopia Eritrea (AET), East Africa (AFE), Africa Nigeria Niger (ANN), South West Africa (AOS) and the Saint Josephine Bakhita Delegation of South Sudan. The event was also attended by Fr TJ,George  Superior of the AFE Province, and Fr Gerald from the Salesian Formation Centre for Africa-Madagascar (SAFCAM). The workshop was aimed at improving financial management and practices within the Provinces and Salesian institutions. The entire event focused on customising accounting software to improve efficiency and to automate major financial operations. This initiative is part of a pilot project involving 11 countries and 73 institutions, with the intention of extending it to other Salesian centres in the future. Those present, in conclusion, thanked the General Council for its support and guidance in this important phase of the project.

Bogotá, Colombia – November 2024 - The 2024 Evaluation and Planning Meeting of the Saint Peter Claver Province of Bogotá, Colombia (COB) took place on 7 and 8 November at the Inter-Institutional Centre for Salesian Spirituality (CIES) in Bogotá. The main objective of the meeting was to evaluate the educative and pastoral work carried out during the year and plan activities for the year 2025, with a long-term strategic vision. Led by Fr John Freddy Hernández, SDB, and accompanied by the Pastoral and Communication team, the meeting focused on presenting the progress of the various efforts and delegations, highlighting the common work in the Salesian mission. In addition to the presentations of the results, the meeting offered a space for active participation, where participants were able to share knowledge and suggestions to improve processes both for the next year and for the following six years. The meeting was intended to strengthen the strategic planning and implementation of the Province, ensuring the effectiveness of the Salesian mission in all Salesian presences. This was not only an opportunity to evaluate the results, but also a space to reflect deeply on the path taken and the future of the Province. Stress was on the importance of continuing to learn, improve and work collaboratively towards continuous improvement. With renewed commitment, we reaffirm the purpose of fulfilling Don Bosco's dream: to educate and evangelise young people, keeping his legacy and mission alive in every action carried out.

Anisakan, Myanmar – November 2024 – On the day on which the Salesian Congregation commemorated the Liturgical Memorial of St Artemides Zatti, the Salesian Vice-Province of Myanmar celebrated a day dedicated to Salesian Brothers. The event began with the Mass presided over by Fr Edward Sein Myint and concelebrated by numerous other Salesians from the communities of Thibaw and Nazareth and the Novitiate, as well as by the Superior of the MYM Vice-Province, Fr Bosco Zeya Aung. In the homily, the meaning of Zatti's Vocation and his spirit of Faith in Providence were highlighted, as well as his love for the Salesians, for the sick and for doctors. Many activities and moments of sharing followed and there was no lack of remembrance of  deceased Salesian Brothers. There was also a theatrical performance, performed by the Prenovices, in which the life of Saint Artemides Zatti was staged. In conclusion, after the greeting and thanks by Fr Bosco Zeya Aung, a football match was played, which saw the Postnovitiate team win the "Zatti 2024 Trophy".