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Lomé – Presentation of the Strenna 2025 to the Salesian Family

On Sunday January 26, 2025, the Salesian Post-novitiate in Lomé hosted a much-anticipated event for the Salesian Family: the presentation of the Rector Major’s Strenna on the theme “Anchored in Hope, Pilgrims with the Young”. The Strenna was presented by Sister Leslie Sandigo Ortega, General Councillor for the Salesian Family of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), to a large audience of local Salesian Family members.

This year’s Strenna calls for solid faith, joyful commitment and accompaniment of young people on their life journey, especially in sometimes difficult contexts. In a world in need of reference points and meaning, the Vicar of the Rector Major urges the Salesian family to be a beacon of hope and to walk alongside young people, as so well illustrated by the figure of Don Bosco.

Sister Ortega conveyed this message clearly and engagingly, with energy and depth. She emphasized the importance of an active faith, of being a witness to hope, and of genuinely supporting young people with respect and love. She also cited Don Bosco as an example of the need to remain close to young people, especially those facing difficulties, while maintaining hope beyond the daily challenges.

Participants were invited to reflect on their role within the Salesian Family, to participate actively in youth activities and to deepen their relationship with God in a spirit of fraternity and service.

At the end of the presentation, participants gathered for a common prayer and afterwards around a fraternal meal, a symbol of the unity and friendship that unites the Salesian Family in Lomé. This convivial moment enabled everyone to share their impressions, discuss the challenges ahead, and strengthen the bonds of unity and solidarity that characterize this great family.

The importance of this event lies not only in the presentation of the Strenna, but in the way it brought together and animated the local Salesian Family. The words of the Vicar of the Rector Major, transcribed by Sister Leslie, left a deep imprint on the hearts of the participants, encouraging them to continue their mission with hope, faith and dedication to young people. This afternoon of reflection and sharing is a wonderful illustration of the vitality and commitment of the Salesian Family of Lomé, always faithful to the spirit of Don Bosco, and ready to walk alongside young people as pilgrims of hope.

Jean Liley, sdb

Tatale – Pastoral activities in Saints Peter and Paul Parish

Four main activities marked December Pastoral activities of Catholic Mission of Saints Peter and Paul Parish Tatale (N/R Ghana).

The first program was the feast of Oratory held on Thursday, 12th December. This program involved children of the Parish and of Tatale-town (Catholic and non-Catholic) of about 400 children. It was made-up of floating with musical instruments and sporting items from the Parish to the Tatale market, the drama to display the beginning of the Salesian mission, the games such as football kick, basketball throw, the sacs raise, the pushing of soap to climb a slippery surface etc.  to display our oratory activities and so, to make known our Salesian way to carry out our mission of evangelization. The program ended successfully with the good evening talk by Father Joseph GYAMFI, the father in-charge of the Community.

The second activity was the cleaning-up of the whole Parish on 21st of December 2024 by the adolescents and the youth. This is to educate them on importance of making our place of worship, a welcoming place and to show dedication to the life of the Church.

The third activity was the celebration of the Christmas for the Children on Monday, 23rd December 2024. It brought together 313 children from both the main parish and its outstations.

The day began with the distribution of Christmas huts and an Opening Mass, presided by Rev. Father Joseph GYAMFI (Father In-charge). Father Christmas was welcomed at the ending part of the mass, featuring his special appearance and sharing of gifts to some committed children. After Mass, the children enjoyed tasty snacks and participated in a Bible recitation.

They were then divided into teams and engaged in various exciting games. Following these games, a delicious lunch was given to all, followed by some fun games. The celebration concluded with a lively choreography session, a heartfelt vote of thanks from one of the children (Duut Julliet), a good evening talk by Rev. Fr. Simon Yawo AMEKOULAPE (the Youth Director), and the distribution of gifts to all the children. The day left the children with joyful memories that they will cherish for years to come.

The fourth program is the memorable Youth Fiesta (First edition). Uniting Faith and Fun, a journey of Grace, this program sought to bring together young people for a weekend of worship, fun and socialization.

The program kicked off on the first day with a powerful worship night made up of exposition of the blessed sacrament, word ministration, moment of worship. It sought to bring the youth together to give thanks to God for the successful year 2024.

The second day was filled with games, team building exercises and socialization. Activities such as jogging through the principal streets, aerobics exercises, indoor games and socialization were carried out and they aimed at promoting a healthy bond among the youth and keeping fit for apostolate.

The thirst day of the program featured a Youth Cocktail Night complete with a talk on “Youth and Family life” by Rev. Father Simon Yawo AMEKOULAPE, good music, fun moments, dance, refreshment, and many others providing a relaxed atmosphere for over 70 participants to unwind and celebrate.

Lomé-Gbenyedzi – Maria Auxiliadora Parish celebrates the end-of-year festivities with young people and children

Children’s Christmas party

The Maria Auxiliadora parish in Gbenyedzi, in view of bringing joy to children, organized an evening party named “Miss Christmas Party” on 25 December in the parish and on 27 December in Dékadjevi, one of the outstations of the parish. Before the event, a word of welcome was addressed to guests and parishioners by the parish priest, Father Jacques NAGALO. The Christmas party is traditionally organized by the missionary children’s office in collaboration with its chaplain, Father Fritz NII EKUE. The aim of this activity, organized with the children, was to enable them to familiarize themselves with others and to experience the joy of the Savior born. After the parish priest’s words, it was time for the Miss competition, in which 12 candidates from Gbenyedzi and 9 from Dékadjévi took part. At the end of the competition, the various judges proclaimed Ametognissee Charlène as Miss Gbenyedzi and Segbe Améyo Alida as Miss Dékadjévi.

Triduum of prayer and celebration of Woezon 2025

To enhance our pastoral action and live a holy year, the Maria Auxiliadora parish of Gbenydzi organized a triduum of prayer for all the faithful. The triduum was organized around three themes, one for each day. The first day’s theme, “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5), was led by Assumptionist Father Yves Atidepe, who urged the faithful to remain solid in their faith, which is a pillar for overcoming difficult times. The last two themes, “Abide in me” (John 15:17) and “Love one another” (John 13:34), were led by Father Marie Athanase Attignon, parish priest of Sagbado Agotsimé. He strongly encouraged the faithful to commit themselves to making activities more visible, and to loving one another as Christ has loved us.

Along the same line, the youth coordination, in agreement with its chaplain, Father Raoul Agbeninou, organized a New Year’s Eve party on 31 December called Woezon 2025, after mass. The event took place in the three outstations of the parish: Ablogame, Dékadjevia, and Gbenyedzi. After the mass, various food and drink stands were set up in the courtyard of each of the three parish outstations. These stands were manned by various youth groups and movements. The aim of Woezon 2025 was to enable the faithful to safely celebrate the coming of the year 2025 as a Christian family, in an atmosphere of prayer.

Celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord

In the spirit of Christmas festivities, the missionary children’s office of the Maria Auxiliadora parish of Gbenyedzi gathered the children of the parish for the Epiphany celebration on Sunday 5th January 2025. The day before, a float was organized with the children from all over the parish, accompanied by the brass band. The float began in Ablogame and ended in Gbenyedzi. On the feast day, there was a eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Fritz Nii Ekue, chaplain of the Missionary Childhood. In his homily, Fr. Fritz Nii Ekue invited the children to the gift of service, which must be practiced with love. He also explained to the children the meaning of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, which is the manifestation of Christ in our humanity. From this manifestation emerge the simplicity and humility of Christ; values that the children are all invited to adopt in their lives. After the mass, it was the time for games and performances. This great activity aimed to enable the children to live as a family while seeking to consolidate their bonds of friendship. This rich experience ended with the sharing of a fraternal meal.

Ashaiman – First meeting of Rectors in the Province of Southern West Africa

The first meeting of Rectors in the Salesian Province of South West Africa (AOS) was held from 13 to 17 January. Coming from all the communities and presences of the five countries of the Province, the Rectors of the Salesian communities met with Fr Soro Kolotcholoma Denis, AOS Provincial, and with the Provincial Council at the Provincial House in Ashaiman. The discussions focused on community animation, Youth Ministry, Formation, Economy, the Salesian Family and Social Communication. Moments of group reflection followed the moments of communication from speakers, including the presence of the Salesian Brother Günter Mayer, former Provincial Economer of the former AFW Province. This first meeting of Rectors helps to consolidate the bonds of fraternity between the Salesians coming from different circumstances, but who are now called to journey together. The meeting ended with a moment of fraternal sharing also involving the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Ashaiman.

Tatale – Commissioning of Roman Catholic Kendagartin & Primary School Mechanised Borehole

As part of its development work with disadvantaged groups, the AOS Provincial Development Organism (PDO) has built a mechanised borehole with the support of AURA and Misiones Salesianas NGO (JyD). This project will give the local population of 12,600, mainly pupils at Tatale Catholic School, access to drinking water. The borehole was commissioned in November 2024 for the well-being of our beneficiaries.

The Provincial Development Organism (PDO) is the structure of the Salesian AOS Province responsible for planning, managing and implementing projects to improve the living conditions of the people to whom the Salesians are sent. We welcome your donations to help us achieve this noble mission. To make a donation, please click on this link.

TVET committee visits Don Bosco training institute

On Monday, October 14, TVET’s visit to Ghana at the Don Bosco training institute took place. This team was made up of several members of the Salesian family and other bodies in the field of technology. The objective of this visit was to visit the different areas of learning of the Don Bosco training institute. They arrived around 2 p.m. and visited five (5) departments, namely Mechanics, Electricity, Cosmetics and Hairdressing, Solar and Cooking and Hospitality. In these different departments, the students developed some demonstrations to show the quality of learning at Don Bosco training institute with the assistance of their teachers.

Novitiate Gbbodjomé – A Month of Retreat, Fraternity and Celebration

From September 30 to October 4, the novices had their spiritual retreat on the theme “The novitiate is a path of trust following Christ”. This theme, developed by Fr. Fabrice, the Novices Master, enabled them to reflect and meditate on their commitment to the consecrated life, strengthening their vocation and their trust in God.

On October 12, the Novitiate community joined with young people to celebrate Girl’s International Day. The lecture on girl’s international day was given by Imelda SAVI, (visual artist and sculptor) followed by performances and sketches organized by girls, under the supervision of the youth ministry coordinator. The event raised awareness and highlighted the importance of girls’ place in society.

On October 25, the Novitiate community was at “Maison Don Bosco” in Akodessewa (Lomé) to celebrate the feast of Don Rua. This fraternal day was marked by football, volleyball and basketball matches between the post-novices and novices, creating a climate of fraternity. The celebration was extended to the Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Paulin KOLANI with several concelebrants, followed by performances and a fraternal dinner.

Finally, a mini camp was organized for aspirants from October 29 to 30 in the Novitiate community. Fr. Fabrice, in charge of the aspirants, and Br. Emmanuel, the assistant of the novices, led the themes of that camp, offering the aspirants an experience of spiritual deepening and sharing.

October was a month of communion and vocation-building for novices and aspirants, marked by prayer, fraternity and commitment.

SMART STEP TRANSNATIONAL MEETING & TRAINING IN VALENCIA, SPAIN

SMART STEP TRANSNATIONAL MEETING & TRAINING WAS HELD IN UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA, SPAIN (BETWEEN 21ST MAY TO 23RD MAY 2024).

 

The following were the key activities during for Transnational Meeting & Training in Valencia.

 

  • Work Based Learning Programme: partners explored how to integrate these programmes into existing networks and engaged in working sessions on stakeholder engagement.
  • Training on the Contents of WP5: Development of Capacity Building in VET programmes in entrepreneurship for the teachers of the VET Centres that will implement these courses in the schools of Ghana and Cameroon.
  • Startup Incubators Training: this included insights on accelerator programmes and mentoring entrepreneurial teams.

 

Partners:

  • Asociacion Mundus, Spain
  • Don Bosco Youth Network (AOS Province);
  • Startup SME Centres Limited (SSC)
  • Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain (UPV)
  • Confederation Europeenne des Association de petite (CEA-PME)
  • International Voluntary Service (VIS)
  • Institute de Technologie de L’Industrie, du Management et de l’entrepreneuriat (INTIME)
  • Complexe scolaire et professionnel Catholique Don Bosco, Cameroon.
  • Don Bosco Mimboman, Cameroon
  • Prototipi Limited

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MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

Prayer to Mary Help of Christians composed by St. John Bosco

O Mary, most powerful Virgin,
great and illustrious defender of the Church,
wonderful Help of Christians, formidable as an army in battle array,
you who have overcome every heresy in the world,
in our anguish, in our combats, in our difficulties,
defend us from the Enemy, and at the hour of our death
receive our souls into Paradise.  Amen.

Closing of the 2nd Provincial Chapter of AOS

The 2nd Provincial Chapter of the Salesians of Don Bosco of the AOS came to a close on Sunday April 21, 2024 at the Centre de Spiritualité Capucins brothers in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). This 7th and final day of the Provincial Chapter was first marked by a time of exchange on some practical issues concerning the life of the Province. Then, in his closing address, the Provincial, Father Denis Soro, thanked the confreres, particularly those who had helped organize the Provincial Chapter. He urged the confreres to take into account the newness of the AOS Province to instill a new dynamism and offer new paths of sanctification to young people. The closing Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the Provincial himself, with the participation of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and some members of the Parish Pastoral Council of the Salesian parish of Saint Francis of Assisi in Abidjan.

 

2nd Provincial Chapter – Day 6

On Saturday 20 April, after several days of work, the members of the Chapter went to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro for a pilgrimage. The Mass celebrated at the Basilica on the altar dedicated to Saint Joseph the Worker was presided over by Father Chukwuedi Akubueze, Vice Provincial. The members of the Chapter then visited this holy place, which remains an architectural jewel that amazes all visitors.

AOS PROVINCIAL CHAPTER – DAY 5

On Friday 19 April, the 5th day of the 2nd Provincial Chapter of the Salesians of the AOS Province, the members of the Provincial Chapter II proceeded to validate the chapter documents by voting. In the afternoon, the members of the Provincial Chapter chose by election the Province Delegate for the General Chapter and his substitutes. Father Didier Eklou, moderator of the provincial chapter , was chosen by his confreres as the province delegate.

AOS PROVINCIAL CHAPTER – DAY 3

The third day of the Provincial Chapter began with a morning Mass presided over by Father Didier Eklou. The morning and afternoon were marked by reflection in groups and in assembly on numerous subjects, such as the shared mission with the laity as well as questions of a legal nature concerning the government of the provinces. In the evening, Father Christof Nizniak, Provincial Economer, gave the goodnight talk.

PROVINCIAL CHAPTER 2

Opening of the 2nd Provincial Chapter in Abidjan

The faithful of the Salesian Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi of Koumassi in Abidjan extended a hearty welcome to the forty-six (46) members of the 2nd Provincial Chapter of the AOS on Monday, April 15. The many communities that the parishioners belonged to brought life to the custom of welcoming the capitulars.

Following this cordial greeting, the capitulars—surrounded by St. Francis of Assisi parishioners—headed to the parish church for the Blessed Sacrament adoration, which was led by Father Sylvain Marie Agbangba, the Chapter moderator. Fr. Denis Soro, Provincial, officially opened the meeting at the Mass officiated by Msgr. Raymond Ahoua, Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Bassam. The bishop urged the capitulars to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance in everything that they do as this provincial chapter. In addition, the Bishop thanked the Salesians for their efforts and their important role in reviving youth ministry in his diocese.

After a festive meal, the capitulars headed to the Capuchin reception center (Abidjan) to begin the work of the Chapter on the second day.

Togo – The Salesian Novitiate in Gbodjome hosts the Diocesan Youth Days 2024

In Easter joy and to celebrate the Risen Christ, the young people of the Diocese of Aného celebrated the Diocesan Youth Days (DYD) at the Don Rinaldi Salesian novitiate in Gbodjomé from 5 to 6 April 2024. Under the guidance of the coordinator of youth ministry, Fr John Lokou, SDB, young people from all the parishes of the diocese of Aného set foot on the ground of the novitiate of Gbodjome to celebrate the 27th edition of the DYD. Already on Friday, 5 April, the novitiate courtyard was flooded with numerous young people. The evening included the welcome greeting of the Parish Priest of Gbodjome, Fr Bruno Gossa, SDB, with artistic performances, a caravan of songs in the village and a cultural evening. The meeting of young people was enriched by the presence of Fr Américo Chaquisse, currently on an Extraordinary Visitation on behalf of the Rector Major, to the Province of Southern West Africa (AOS). Saturday, 6 April is marked by the practice of Lectio divina and a conference-discussion on  “The young Catholic Christian, sects and the new world order” by Father Pierre Chanel Affognon, national director of Catholic Education. The 27th edition of the DYD closed with the Mass presided over by Bishop Isaac Jogues Gaglo, bishop of the Diocese of Aneho, with the concelebration of numerous priests who came to accompany the young people from the various parishes.

The Italian President visits the Don Bosco Centre in Ashaiman

“We were keen to pass through here, to visit this centre, to see what had been explained to us, the activity actually taking place here and, above all, because of the model it presents, because of the formula which is also a model for other situations”: this is how the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella expressed himself, on Saturday, 6 April 2024, during his visit to the Don Bosco Salesian Vocational Training Centre in Ashaiman, not far from the Capital, Accra, in one of the last stages of his State Visit to West Africa.

Accompanied by his daughter Laura and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli, the Italian Head of State observed the workshops and other areas at the Salesian centre, home to an important experiment of international cooperation developed in collaboration between the “Confindustria – Alto Adriatico”, the “Umana – SpA” labour agency , the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, the Salesian “Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo” (VIS) NGO, trade unions and other partners.

“I am delighted to be here”, President Mattarella began after greetings and official thanks. “I visited some departments and was able to see the activity actually taking place and the great expertise that these young people have thanks to their training” added Mattarella.

President Mattarella, an expert on Don Bosco

On the strength of his direct knowledge of the Salesian world, passed on also through his many contacts with Salesian work during his more than nine years as President, the Head of State immediately perceived the warmth and climate typical of Don Bosco houses. “I saw, as I expected, that the Salesian spirit is breathed here first and foremost. It is well expressed by this image here: Don Bosco followed by a multitude of young people. And here, as in so many other places, on every continent, there is this very close, constant, intense relationship aimed at the formation of young people, which is received from Don Bosco’s teaching.”

Mattarella spoke to the boys  as someone who truly knew and admired Don Bosco, introducing the Piedmontese Saint to the young people present: “You see, boys, Don Bosco began this way in Italy: there were multitudes of boys, sometimes without even a family, without preparation, without the possibility of a future, without job opportunities. This was his commitment in Italy at the time, and he was very successful.”

Training project with Confindustria

Subsequently, he highlighted the value of the international cooperation project involving the centre: a course of education and technical training aimed at young Ghanaian students to improve their professional training in Italy, creating opportunities for job exchange and strengthening the existing relations between the two countries. Specifically, thanks to this project, 250 young Ghanaians from the technical-professional courses will be selected by the centre’s Labour Services Office (the “Don Bosco Job Service Office”) in collaboration with “Umana Spa” and after attending a language course run by the VIS, they will subsequently be included in the working fabric of Friuli-Venezia Giulia companies, in areas such as shipbuilding, construction and infrastructure, logistics and goods handling, but also hotels and the tertiary sector.

That is why, speaking of this initiative, Mattarella spoke of a “formula of extraordinary effectiveness for the training here of young people who aspire to work and training in the industries of our North East” remarking that “young people can decide whether to continue working in those companies in Italy or invest here with the preparation achieved.”

“It is a happy formula” the Italian Head of State stressed “and it is important that the new President of the Italian Confindustria, Orsini, has adopted this formula in his national program, so that it can be repeated in the other organisations in our country, in Italy.”

Start of the project

As early as May, the first 30 students will begin Italian language and civic education courses organised by VIS in collaboration with the University for Foreigners in Siena. The courses, lasting two and a half months, will allow students to take the language certification exam in Italian at level A1 and to develop knowledge and understanding of the social, economic, legal and civil structures of Italian society – an activity that aims to facilitate a gradual and positive integration into the Italian social and cultural context.

Before taking leave of the staff and students of the Salesian centre, Mattarella again stressed the value of this project and its most important significance, with a typically Salesian message and vision: “Here, as in other initiatives, we breathe the spirit of this collaboration between Ghana and Italy: that of having the awareness that our future is common and that it is entrusted to young people, and we therefore have the responsibility of their formation for their future.”

“I am about to leave for Italy, reluctantly leaving this magnificent country” he concluded. “I am pleased to spend these last hours here in Ghana, here with young Ghanaians, with the collaboration that we intend to carry out for them and which is actually being carried out here.”

 

RMG – “DARE TO SHARE”: MEETING OF SALESIAN PROVINCIAL MISSION PROCURES 2023

RMG – “Dare to Share”: Meeting of Salesian Provincial Mission Procures 2023

(ANS – Rome) – A meeting of the Directors, Managers and Officials of the Salesian Provincial Mission Offices begins on Thursday 19 October 2023, at the “Fraterna Domus” retreat center in Sacrofano, on the outskirts of Rome. The event, scheduled until Monday 23rd, will bring together around 80 people – including Salesians and many lay people – from all across the Salesian Regions, all of whom are involved in various ways in a central service for the Congregation and its missionary realities.

Promoted by the Mission Sector, led by the General Councilor, Fr Alfred Maravilla, and organized by Fr George Menamparampil, the Coordinator of the Salesian Mission Offices, in the final leg of his service. The meeting, on the theme “Dare to Share”, will begin on the evening of Thursday 19th with the welcome to the participants, the official inauguration and the initial moments of informal exchanges to facilitate networking.

On the morning of Friday 20th, Fr Maravilla will introduce the proceedings with a report on the identity of the Salesian Mission Offices. In the afternoon Filip Lammens, the Director of “Via Don Bosco”, based in Brussels will deliver his keynote address aimed at exploring the Salesian potential in the international mobilization of resources.

On the third day of work, Saturday 21st, Mr. Jan Resutik, from the Slovakian NGO “SAVIO”, will highlight the need for digitalization and the continuous improvement of the processes at every mission procure’s office. He will present relevant software to serve as a single platform for all of the Salesian Mission Offices.

The fourth and final fundamental report of the meeting will be offered on the morning of Sunday 22 October, by Fr Eric Mairura, who has been appointed as the new General Coordinator of the Offices of the Mission Procure. He will address the Salesian perspective on developmental works.

But besides these presentations, the structure of the meeting will also incorporate, discussions in small groups on various topics addressed in the general sessions. Sharing of five good practices adopted in various parts of the world (by Provinces of Central America, Southwest Africa, India – Dimapur and Vice Provinces of Indonesia and Myanmar) will also have its slot. Time would also be dedicated to Workshops/mini-courses that would delve into aspects of great interest to all those present, such as the interaction and relationship to be developed with benefactors, or the techniques and advantages of networking.

One of the specific objectives of the event (which takes place four years after the previous edition of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic) will be the development of a detailed roadmap with all the steps to be taken in the years to come. In fact, this will occupy the culminating part of this gathering.

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Rencontre des Procures Missionnaires Salésiennes 2023

(ANS – Rome) – Le jeudi 19 octobre 2023, au centre de retraites spirituelles « Fraterna Domus » de Sacrofano, dans la banlieue de Rome, s’ouvre une nouvelle rencontre des Directeurs, Responsables et Fonctionnaires des Procures Missionnaires provinciales salésiennes. L’événement, prévu jusqu’au lundi 23, réunira en présence environ 80 personnes – dont des Salésiens et de nombreux laïcs – de toutes les Régions salésiennes, tous engagés de diverses manières dans un service central pour la Congrégation et ses réalités missionnaires.

Promu par le Secteur des Mission, dirigé par le Conseiller Général, le P. Alfred Maravilla, et organisé par le P. George Menamparampil, Coordinateur des Procures Missionnaires Salésiennes, dans son dernier engagement dans cette fonction, l’événement débutera dans la soirée du jeudi 19 par la bienvenue aux participants, l’inauguration officielle et les premiers moments dédiés aux échanges informels et au travail en réseau.

Dans la matinée du vendredi 20, le P. Maravilla introduira les travaux par un rapport sur l’identité des Procures Missionnaires Salésiennes, suivi dans l’après-midi d’un discours visant à explorer le potentiel salésien dans la mobilisation internationale des ressources, proposé par Filip Lammens, Directeur de « Via Don Bosco, » basée à Bruxelles.

Le troisième jour de travail, samedi 21, sous le signe de la numérisation et de l’avancement continu du travail des Procures, M. Jan Resutik, de l’ONG slovaque « SAVIO, » parlera des logiciels pertinents pour les Procures Missionnaires Salésiennes, abordant la possibilité d’une plate-forme unique pour toutes les réalités salésiennes.

Le quatrième et dernier rapport fondamental de la rencontre sera présenté dans la matinée du dimanche 22 octobre par le P. Eric Mairura, nommé nouveau Coordinateur Général des Procures, qui abordera la perspective salésienne sur le développement.

Mais ce ne seront pas seulement ces rapports qui donneront structure et profondeur à la rencontre : au cours des travaux de la réunion, auront également une grande importance les débats en petits groupes sur les thèmes abordés lors des séances générales ; le partage de cinq bonnes pratiques différentes proposées en tant que témoignages de diverses parties du monde (Provinces d’Amérique Centrale, Afrique du Sud-Ouest, Inde Dimapur et Vice-provinces d’Indonésie et du Myanmar) ; et des ateliers / mini-cours qui approfondiront des aspects d’un grand intérêt pour toutes les personnes présentes, comme l’interaction et la relation à développer avec les bienfaiteurs, ou les techniques et avantages du travail en réseau.

L’un des objectifs spécifiques de l’événement – qui a lieu quatre ans après l’édition précédente, après que l’édition 2021, initialement prévue, ait été annulée en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19 – sera ensuite l’élaboration d’une feuille de route détaillée, avec tous les mesures à prendre dans les années à venir, qui occuperont la dernière partie de la rencontre.

EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF VULNERABLE WOMEN IN TATALE SANGULI DISTRICT, YENDI, NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA WITH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD SKILLS.

The Women Empowerment and Development Project is ongoing at St. Dominic Savio Community, Tatale in the Northern Region of Ghana, for a period of 5 weeks from 2nd October to 3rd November 2023.

The main objective of this project is to train and empower 250 Vulnerable Women in deprived communities and villages in Tatale Sanguli District with Sustainable Livelihood Skills in soap making, beading, vegetable farming, mushroom cultivation, and bee-keeping and support them start-up/setup their group or individual enterprise/business to promote the good living condition of women, children and families.

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