Madagascar – October 2024 - The Salesian Mary Immaculate Vice-Province of Madagascar and Mauritius (MDG), has received a family and fraternal visit from Fr Joan Lluís Playà, Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family Secretariat. It is an opportunity to meet all the groups who are members of the Salesian Family in the country. On 27 October, Fr Playà met with the different groups: SDB, FMA, Salesian Cooperators, CMB, ADMA, VDB, CDB. After the introductory prayer led by Fr Graziano De Lazzari, Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family, the presentation of all the members  took place. Fr Playà began his address on the Salesian Family in which he highlighted the union of all the groups and the specific characteristics of each one. There were also moments of exchange with questions from participants posed to the Central Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family Secretariat.  It was really an afternoon with the family.

Tiruchy, India – October 2024 – "DB Jananam" (Don Bosco Joint Action for New Alternatives to Narcotics and Alcoholism), the Department for Addictions and the Counselling and Treatment Centre of the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT), organised a seminar on the theme: "Improving the quality of the family environment" held on 14 October at Don Bosco Thanjavur. The seminar was attended by more than 50 people including Salesian Cooperators, members of ADMA, Past Pupils, VDB, SYM youth, students, teachers, parents and lay collaborators. Mrs Dhanaseeli Thivyanathan spoke of the challenges that families face today and stressed the importance of communication and trust within families. She also advised parents to support and understand their children even when they make mistakes. Finally, a VDB gave a talk on addiction management, highlighting how problems such as drug addiction, alcohol addiction and gambling addiction can lead to financial, relational and health difficulties. She then advised families to talk to their loved ones about their addiction and to offer support and encouragement. She also urged families to seek professional help, if necessary.

Bogotá, Colombia – October 2024 – On 18 October, at the Salesian León XIII College belonging to the Province of Bogotá Colombia (COB), the first Entrepreneurial Association Fair was held, a plce where ideas are converted into projects in the style of Don Bosco. The fair is the result of Saleisan group work which promotes teamwork and service as a reflection of God's love among young people. "From the beginning, we promoted Salesian youth leadership, encouraging our students to develop their talents in projects with Salesian values. Each group participated enthusiastically, applying collaborative work, critical thinking and communication skills to respond to the needs of the community,” say the organisers. "Entrepreneurship in the Salesian spirit is more than creating companies, it is a tool of service. Being a Salesian entrepreneur means having creativity, resilience and passion to transform the environment. Each group presented its own entrepreneurial projects, demonstrating that in this house ‘We educate with our hearts’".