Valencia, Spain – September 2024 – The 25th Assembly of the Youth Council of Spain (CJE in Spanish) took place from 6 to 8 September, during which young people discussed, shared ideas and worked together to defend the rights of young people throughout the country. As a member entity, the Don Bosco Confederation was actively represented at the event. The representatives of the assembly and the permanent council contributed with their ideas and proposals, reiterating their commitment to free time, educational leisure and the promotion of young people's rights. Among the noteworthy results of this Assembly, Pilar Blasco, former President of the Don Bosco Confederation and former student of the Salesianos Alicante school, was elected vice-president of the permanent commission of the Youth Council of Spain for the period 2024-2026, together with Andrea Henry, current President of the Council. The political strategy and working methodology of the Permanent Commission of the Youth Council of Spain has an internal and an external dimension.

Bogotá, Colombia – September 2024 – A meeting of Rectors of Salesian presences in the St Peter Claver Province of Bogotá (COB) took place on 6 September in the provincial headquarters, aimed at proceeding with the accompaniment, direction and animation of their communities. The meeting, chaired by the Provincial Fr John Jairo Gómez Rúa, began with a message of reflection and animation focused on the application of the Rector Major's Strenna 2025 at the local and provincial level and with the invitation to the Rectors to further understand their work with educators, young people, the laity and the Salesian mission. During the day, an evaluation of the six-year period was carried out, highlighting how the Provincial's animation contributed to the spiritual growth and development of the mission in Salesian presences. The challenges for the next six years were also discussed, tracing a clear path to continue in the formation and expansion of the Salesian mission. The meeting included a review of the work done by the Preferential Option, focusing on network efforts to support those who need it most and working with mixed migration movements. A three-year evaluation of the Overall Province Plan was presented, highlighting the impact of pastoral work and the joint effort of the Province.

Odxel, India – September 2024 – An event entitled "Together for the dignity of young migrants in difficulty" was held in recent days at the Provincial House in Panjim, India, organised with the aim of addressing the pressing challenges that young migrants face. The meeting brought together leaders from various sectors to share knowledge, discuss interventions and plan collaborative efforts aimed at improving the lives of migrants. Dr. Kingshuk Sarcar, Associate Professor at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) and former Labour Commissioner of West Bengal, gave the keynote address, providing an in-depth analysis of existing labour laws on interstate migration and shedding light on the legal frameworks governing migrant workers' rights. During the meeting, several prominent speakers spoke, including Father Joe Nazareth, SJ, of the Migrant Assistance and Information Network (MAIN), Feliza Goes of Pravasi Bandhu and Fr Jose Sequeira, SDB, Director of the Migrant Desk program of the INP Province. The speakers illustrated the various support mechanisms, including the creation of a short-term reception house in Old Goa, the guarantee of rights, the improvement of access to education and health care and the vocational training of migrants. In conclusion, Don Bosco Francis, Director of the Salesian Don Bosco for Migrants" Service *DB4M) explained what the path to follow should be and the participants collectively agreed on different points of action to address the situation of migrants in difficulty.