Wau, South Sudan – April 2024 – Since its foundation in 1995, the Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre in Wau has provided education to thousands of young people from all over South Sudan every year. Even today, the Centre continues to realise the dreams of many young people from all over the country. In recent days, more than 370 students of the 2023 course of studies have graduated from the Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre in all its departments. The Centre offers quality non-formal education in IT, welding, car/motor, electricity, carpentry, masonry, printing, plumbing, catering, bakery and tailoring. Fr Jose Kaipananickal, Production Manager, Fr Papi Reddy, Director, and Fr Francis Anthonyraj, Principal, together with government officials, celebrated the occasion and attended the graduation of their students.

Anisakan, Myanmar – April 2024 – The seventh Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Vice-Province of Myanmar (MYM) opened at the Don Bosco  Retreat Centre in Anisakan, after a long process of preparation at a personal and community level. The Chapter opened in the presence of the MYM Superior, Don Bosco Nyi Nyi. It will take place from 10 to 13 April. The 22 Chapter members represent their respective communities and different sectors. The day before the beginning of the Chapter was dedicated to a moment of recollection and prayer for the success of the Provincial Chapter.

Yaoundé, Cameroon – April 2024 – The Salesians of the Vice-Province of Equatorial Tropical Africa (ATE) gathered in fraternal communion around the Superior of the Visitation, Fr Roland Mintsa, on the occasion of the ninth Provincial Chapter held from 2 to 8 April, at the headquarters of the Saint Augustine community of Nkol 'afeme, Yaoundé. The theme of the Provincial Chapter, inspired by the 29th General Chapter, was: "Enthusiastic about Jesus Christ, dedicated to young people". As in all the Provinces that are currently holding their own Provincial Chapters, this theme has given rise to the preparations for GC29. In this respect Fr André Young Ela, Chapter Moderator, involved those present in a retreat to deepen their appreciation of the theme of GC29. After a moment of recollection and prayer, Fr André Young Ela presented the regulations of the Provincial Chapter. Fr Mintsa then presented the current situation of the Vice-Province, inviting "a profound renewal of our charismatic identity as Salesians of Don Bosco, for a coherent and credible witness". The following days were marked by reflections on different themes and, in addition, Chapter members had the opportunity, in these days, to discuss with Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt, Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon. Before the closing, the Delegates who will take part in the GC29 were voted on: Fr Evita Role Eleuterio and his substitute Fr Rigobert Fumtchum.