“This General Assembly was also the start of a new phase for the network with the election of a new board. We are very grateful for the active commitment of Angel Gudina (Misiones Salesianas, Esp) and Fr. Noel Maddhichety SDB (BoscoNet, India) and we are happily welcoming Silvia Cromm (Don Bosco Mondo, Ger), Chiara Lombardi (VIS, Ita) and Fr. Santhanaraj Ubagram SDB (Bosconet, India). May God and Don Bosco guide them in their new mission within Don Bosco Network,” he added.
Another important milestone during the meeting was the launch of a new strategic plan for 2022-2026.
The plan aims, among other things, to: develop stronger cooperation and coordination between DBN-members, PDOs, MOs, NGOs, Youth Ministry, Economers and Missionary Sector; find efficient strategies for sharing of knowledge, expertise, and experiences; create capacity-building opportunities for members but also for all Salesian partners worldwide. With this new plan, DBN can confidently continue its mission in the field of Salesian development cooperation, develop education, missionary animation, emergency response, etc.
“There was no better place than to have this meeting in the mother-heart of the congregation. Valdocco, the visit to the museum, and all the Salesian-inspired people present contributed to a very constructive, open, and targeted meeting. We are already looking forward to the next one, but in the meantime, we continue to serve the young people all over the world," Mr. Grootjans concluded.
