Kochi, India – June 2024 – The Don Bosco Music Academy in Vennala, Kochi, was filled with music and joy on the occasion of World Music Day, celebrated on 21 June. Because of this anniversary, many young people performed, entertaining an enthusiastic crowd. The celebration began with an opening by the famous film artist and model Asha Aravind, who praised the academy for its dedication to cultivating young talents and gave certificates to graduates of Trinity College in London. Fr K.D. Varghese, Rector of the Academy, welcomed the participants and rewarded the tutors with small gifts. With over 400 members, who master various instruments, the Don Bosco Music Academy therefore kicked off a spectacular series of performances, includingby the OTK band whose young guitarist, Rohan Krishna, just 10 years old, fascinated the audience with his impressive skills. It was an evening of music and talent, which left an indelible impact on all who witnessed it.

Nongstoiñ, India – June 2024 – The Employment Office of the Bosco Integrated Development Company  in collaboration with Don Bosco Tech Pyndenglawar in Nongstoiñ, organised a workshop and a job fair, which was attended by more than 120 students. The theme of the fair was: "Bridging the gap between employers and Don Bosco Tech Nongstoiñ for a brighter future" and involved numerous teachers and employers. The fair was officially inaugurated by the main guest, Shri V. Swer, Director of the DRDA project, in the presence of the Director of the Salesian Institute, Fr John Kharshandi. At the end of the event, 78 students distinguished themselves and were selected to be included in the world of work.

Data de Posorja, Ecuador – June 2024 – The South Caribbean Pacific Region Salesian Cooperators Association Formation Congress was held from 21 to 23 June, on the theme "From the Apostolic Life Project – PAL, we continue with our dream in the Salesian style". The event was attended by 70 ASC from the Region, representing Bolivia, Colombia (Bogotá and Medellín), Peru and Ecuador. The Congress was held with the main objective of strengthening and deepening the knowledge and understanding of the PAL, through reflection, dialogue and the exchange of experiences, to inspire, motivate and pass on the precious joy of the charism to the young people of the Family of Don Bosco. Pablo Farfán, ASC World Councillor Emeritus of the Region who presented the work and commitments made at the previous congresses; Martín Calderón, ASC World Councillor of the Interamerica Region, spoke on the PAL; Asmiriam Montilla, World Councillor Emeritus of the South Caribbean Pacific Region, spoke on the theme "Apostolate and economic solidarity". On the last day, the report emerged from the different working groups, which outlines a roadmap for the next two years. The ASC Provincial Delegates for the Salesians and the FMA of Colombia and Ecuador accompanied the congress in the presence of Fr Marcelo Farfán, Provincial of the Salesians of Ecuador, who greeted the participants, motivating the young vocations to continue the mission that Don Bosco entrusted to the ASC.