Bollington, Great Britain - November 2022 - During the weekend of 4-6th November 2022 the SDB brothers in formation gathered at Savio House Retreat Centre for a formation event focused on the theme of "Salesians as digital citizens using social media/communications". This year the GBR Province plays host to 16 young Salesians, from 9 different provinces, at various stages of formation, from practical trainees to 3rd year theologian. Francis Preston SDB (Delegate of Formation) led the weekend with the support of Hugh Preston SDB and Martin Poulsom SDB. The gathering also coincided with the celebration of 70 years of Salesian Presence at Savio House and the opening of the multi-use games area. Savio House has always been a formation community from its early days as a philosophy house to its current presence as a young people's retreat centre. Savio House welcomes hundreds of young people each year and hosts an international residential team of young animators who live alongside the SDB community and fulfil Don Bosco's mission to love and serve the young.

Nairobi, Kenya - november 2022 - The official Dual Apprenticeship Training Program was launched at DBBT on the latest plumbing technology on 4th November 2022. This is the first of its kind in Kenya. It is approved by the ministry of education, actualized through the Swiss contact, and funded by the Hilti Foundation from Switzerland. On board are 11 top plumbing companies in Kenya as partners. The project aims to provide apprentices with modern technology that bridges the gap between training institutions and job market needs. The training lasts for two years and is certified by NITA with GT1. In this first intake, there are 50 students, and all are sponsored by various companies. For the launch, those present were the country director of Swiss contact, the project manager of Swiss contact, and various representatives from the plumbing companies. This initiative will help the young people in Kenya to have world-class training in Plumbing and be relevant to the job market.

Medellín, Colombia - November 2022 - A group of Past Pupils from "Ciudad Don Bosco" in Medellín has developed a solidarity project aimed at improving the quality of food for street children. The goal is to guarantee a decent meal for these young people, who live in conditions of extreme vulnerability, at least once a week. Thanks to the leaders of this project, Salomón Brand and Alex Sepúlveda, who invited colleagues, other Past Pupils and friends to join in this beautiful social work, today the group of collaborators and donors is made up of 20 people. Their project is now an example for other Past Pupils who want to follow this path of solidarity and well-being for others, especially for those most in need.