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INDIA: DON BOSCO ‘THANE CYCLONE’ RELIEF WORK
DBN NGOs are actively collaborating to support the people of India hit by the Thane cyclone. Here is the description of the situation by Fr. Johnson, the Salesian who is managing the relief work in Cuddalore.
Dec 30th was the day “THANE CYCLONE” struck Cuddalore - Pondy region. At early hours of 4.00 am as the people were deep asleep, they woke up with deep whirling wind piercing through the windows and doors. It was not only the noise of the wind but the heavy force (160 Kph) of the wind that shattered their whole little cottages and homes. The wind stopped at 6.00 am only for a while but came at 7.00am with mightier force in all directions as one could not ever think of, which just blown away all the thatched sheets and metal sheets of the roofing.
DBN accredited at the European Development Days 2011 in Poland
DBN participated in the EU Development Days 2011, held in Warsaw, Poland, on 15-16 December (to see the DBN Photogallery of the event go to http://www.donbosconetwork.org/photogallery/eu-development-days-2011 ).
This year, the EDDs focused on development and democracy in the wake of the recent Arab Spring events and the proposals of the European Commission for a new EU development policy.
Among the notable speakers of the event there were Nobel Laureates, along with world leaders -Presidents, prime ministers and international leaders.
Very interesting experiences of the Arab Spring were discussed and presented by representatives from Lybia, Syria, Tunisia, Sudan. Democracy and its full definition was the crosscuting issue of all the sessions. Human rights and its applications were discussed and several questions were raised from the audience.
India: PDOs meeting 6-10 November 2011
The second worlwide meeting of all the local planning and development offices, partners of our NGOs, is taking place in India, Hyderabad, with the objective of better coordinate the joint development cooperation work of the Salesian missionary solidarity system.
4th General Assembly of DBN in Rome
The 4th General Assembly of DBN took place in Rome on 12 October 2011 and gathered the 8 permanent member-NGOs and the 2 guest-NGOs (SAMEN fron the Netherlands and VOLS from Spain, Barcelona).
The NGOs reported on progresses and difficulties of the last year and the Board of the Network has been completely renewed through elections as follows:
Acting President: Ms Joanna Stozek (Poland)
Harambèe 2011 in Turin on 24-25 September
The Harambée 2011 organized by VIS at Colle Don Bosco in Turin Valdocco on 24 and 25 September will involve lay and religious missionaries who commit their lives in solidarity with poor countries.
During this festive gathering (this is the meaning of the word Swhaili 'Harambee') the Salesian Rector Major Fr Pascual Chavez Villanueva, repeating the gesture of Don Bosco, consigns the cross to Salesian Priests, Sisters and Laymen from Italy and Europe , sending them to the missions abroad.
The event will be attended by 400 young people - coming from the Salesian Provinces of Italy and Europe - who have been involved for one month in the "summer experience", a journey of missionary training in which they have shared the lives of young people from developing countries.
Horn of Africa: famine emergency
The Horn of Africa is facing an incredible tragedy because of the droughts and famine affecting Somalia, Northern Kenya and Eastern Ethiopia. Over 30.000 children below the age of 5 died of starvation in the last 3 months.
We cannot remain indifferent and impassive in front of such a big tragedy. To support children and their families, the Salesians are currently working in partnership with the Catholic Parish in Jijiga and with DBN NGOs: VIS (already operating in the area), Jugend Dritte Welt, Comide, Mlodzi Swiatu and Salesian Missions
Solidaridad Don Bosco launches the International Work Camp in Togo
During the summer many organizations and institutions promote solidarity experiences. Six young local volunteers from the NGO "Solidaridad Don Bosco" and a Salesian are participating in the International Work Camp organized at the Centre "Don Bosco" Kara in Togo.
Javier Comino (SDB), María José Campaña, Almudena Gallardo, Mario García, Inma Marín, Paco Rendón y Pilar Sanz are travelling to Africa, to put into practice all the things learned during nine months and work as volunteers in the Salesian work called "Foyer de Acogida” Don Bosco of Kara, devoted to the reception and recovery of "street children" for a month, develop support leisure activities besides two days of camping with the boys .
A new era for South Sudan: the independent state proclaimed on 9 July 2011
On 9 July 2011 South Sudan became the newest nation and the 193rd state of the world. It will soon become a member of the United Nations and set up the new institutions and services in its capital: Juba.
Information Minister Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin said: “It will be a historic occasion for all our people who have traveled a long and difficult road to the birth of this nation. We all know we face many challenges ahead – we will face them as united, peaceful and independent and build a stable and prosperous country.”
Extraordinary stories of ordinary people: Italy welcomes the EVY Tour between 11 and 14 July 2011
The European Year of Volunteering (EYV)2011, promoting active citizenship, will make its Italian stop in Rome, from Monday, 11 July 2011, to Thursday, 14 July 2011.
Every day will be dedicated to one of the following themes: social inclusion, health and well-being, cultural heritage, environment and protection of the territory, intercultural dialogue.
The Tour Stop will be closed by the intervention of Mr Maurizio Sacconi, the Minister of Labour and Social Policies in Italy.
To get the program of the 11-14 July events in Rome go to: http://europa.eu/volunteering/tour-stop/roma
To see the stages of the tour in each country go to: http://europa.eu/volunteering/en/tour
Actors Training School of Turin: Admissions Open
HOW DO YOU BECOME A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR?
Designed for Italian-speaking young people from any country, born between 1986 and 1993, the Actors Training School of Turin supported by Missioni Don Bosco ( Accademia dello Spettacolo ) provides its students with modern acting and singing techniques besides training on dance, musicals, theatre.
