(ANS - Rome) - From 27 to 31 March, at the Salesian Central Office, the "World Consulta" was held on Social Works and Services for young people at risk and in situations of exclusion. The Consulta, or World Consultive Body, is an initiative of the Rector Major and the General Council, which responds to the indications of the 27th General Chapter, and is one of the stages envisaged in the Animation and Government Plan 2014-2020. The Acts of the Consultation were delivered on the 8th October 2019.

(ANS – New Rochelle) – “Salesian Missions”, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globe in honoring World Food Day. Feeding programs in Burundi, Cambodia, East Timor and Uganda illustrate the work of Salesians around the globe that support this year’s theme, which is focused on healthy diets. Celebrated each year on Oct. 16, the day was established to bring attention to the plight of the world’s hungry and undernourished while providing an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the complex solutions for ending hunger. It is also a chance for the international community to show its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 2, to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.

(ANS - Santiago) - Tomàs, a 14-year-old boy, is hungry and is scared. For three months, since leaving home for fear of a violent uncle, he has spent his nights on the streets of Santiago. He can't ask the police for help because he was caught stealing to eat, and drug dealers and gang leaders seem to be his only friends - but their generosity has a price. Like Tomás, there are plenty of minors abandoned and alone along the Santiago streets. It is for these kids that the "Fundación Don Bosco" and Microsoft are working together to track them down and give them a second opportunity.