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Ethiopia – 10 million people at risk of hunger: human traffickers ready to take advantage of the drought
Ethiopia – 10 million people at risk of hunger: human traffickers ready to take advantage of the drought

(ANS - Addis Ababa) - The impact of the climatic phenomenon "El Niño" is driving thousands of Ethiopian families to leave the countryside and move to the big cities. They are at risk of exploitation and illegal migration to Europe and the Middle East. "The drought emergency in Ethiopia is at its peak, and the human traffickers are ready to take advantage of the crisis." This is the alarm raised by the International Volunteers for Development (VIS) and the Salesians of Ethiopia.
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Punto elenco 9/3/2016 - India – The Eco-club for sustainable development
(ANS - Tiruchy) - Following the indications of Pope Francis, the Salesians are promoting sustainable development initiatives. Significant in this respect was the awarding of the Pascual Chávez 2015 Prize for innovative Salesian ministry in the South Asia region to the initiative of the student Eco-clubs, promoted by the Salesian Province of India-Tiruchy.

Punto elenco 9/3/2016 - Chile – Start of the Year at Silva Henríquez University: 64.5% of students accepted free of charge
(ANS - Santiago) – On 8 March at Silva Henríquez Salesian Catholic University, the first year students were officially welcomed. Of the total of 1,690 new students, 1,106 were admitted free of charge, equal to 64.5% of the total number.

Punto elenco 9/3/2016 - Italy – "Don Bosco - Thoughts Inspired by the Bicentenary of his Birth"
(ANS - Turin) - During the bicentenary year of the birth of Don Bosco, at the instigation of and with the support of the CRT Foundation, the National Film School, Animation Department of Turin, the Salesians started a project called "Don Bosco - Thoughts inspired by the Bicentenary of his birth." Various traits of the Saint of Youth are portrayed in several short animated films.

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Batulao, Philippines - March 2016 - The meeting of the Superiors of the Provinces and Delegations of the East Asia-Oceania region continued on 8 March with reports on the various situations in the region; the presentation of the book on the Formation of Salesians in Social Communication, the result of collaboration between the two Departments; and the latest indications of the Rector Major on the Salesian mission, animation and government, and collaboration with the laity. On the morning of 9 March, the Rector Major left for the start of a Visit to the Southern Philippines. The meeting of Provincials and Superiors, however, continues until Friday 11 March, with discussion with the Councillors for Youth Ministry, Social Communication and Salesian Missions. Batulao, Philippines - March 2016 - The meeting of the Superiors of the Provinces and Delegations of the East Asia-Oceania region continued on 8 March with reports on the various situations in the region; the presentation of the book on the Formation of Salesians in Social Communication, the result of collaboration between the two Departments; and the latest indications of the Rector Major on the Salesian mission, animation and government, and collaboration with the laity. On the morning of 9 March, the Rector Major left for the start of a Visit to the Southern Philippines. The meeting of Provincials and Superiors, however, continues until Friday 11 March, with discussion with the Councillors for Youth Ministry, Social Communication and Salesian Missions.
Mexico City, Mexico - March 2016 – The meeting of the Youth Ministry Team of the Province of Mexico City (MEM) which took place on 2 March, focused on the Salesian Provincial Educative Pastoral Plan. The meeting was chaired by Fr Paulo Armando Morales, Provincial Delegate for MEM, with the participation of Fr Martín Lasarte from the Missions Department, contact person for America and for the Salesian Voluntary Service. Mexico City, Mexico - March 2016 – The meeting of the Youth Ministry Team of the Province of Mexico City (MEM) which took place on 2 March, focused on the Salesian Provincial Educative Pastoral Plan. The meeting was chaired by Fr Paulo Armando Morales, Provincial Delegate for MEM, with the participation of Fr Martín Lasarte from the Missions Department, contact person for America and for the Salesian Voluntary Service.
Brussels, Belgium - February 2016 - Don Bosco International (DBI) continues its pledge to implement its strategic plan on behalf of migrants, refugees and the poor and to promote social inclusion and access of young people to work. Among other activities, the DBI participated on 22 February in the Intergroup session on the Rights of the Child in the European Parliament, with the presence of various MEPs involved in a written statement on the investments to be made to combat child poverty. Brussels, Belgium - February 2016 - Don Bosco International (DBI) continues its pledge to implement its strategic plan on behalf of migrants, refugees and the poor and to promote social inclusion and access of young people to work. Among other activities, the DBI participated on 22 February in the Intergroup session on the Rights of the Child in the European Parliament, with the presence of various MEPs involved in a written statement on the investments to be made to combat child poverty.
Bogotá, Colombia - February 2016 - The first experience of "Bosco in the Park” took place on 26 February. It was organized by the Provincial Artistic Service, the Service of the Missions and that of the Youth Ministry Delegation in Bogota. The goal is to share an oratory space in a city public place. The first experience took place in the square near the Salesian work of "Niño Jesús", with performances by various artistic groups. Bogotá, Colombia - February 2016 - The first experience of "Bosco in the Park” took place on 26 February. It was organized by the Provincial Artistic Service, the Service of the Missions and that of the Youth Ministry Delegation in Bogota. The goal is to share an oratory space in a city public place. The first experience took place in the square near the Salesian work of "Niño Jesús", with performances by various artistic groups.

   27 novembre 2015 – 86ª assemblea semestrale dell’Unione Superiori Generali (USG) durante la quale sono stati eletti il Presidente Mauro Jöhri, OFM Cap., il Vicepresidente, Michael Brehl, CSSR; il comitato esecutivo e il Consiglio dei 16 – in entrambi i quali è stato eletto Don Ángel Fernández Artime, Rettor Maggiore dei Salesiani – e i membri del Consiglio dei 18.  
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