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Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
Young Farmers at the 3rd GEOPACHA Conference
Young Farmers at the 3rd GEOPACHA Conference
On September 10, the young residents of the “Young Farmers” project from Don Bosco Oratory Outreach - Santiago del Estero in Argentina participated in the 3rd GEOPACHA Conference, held at the Santiago del Estero Technology Hub—a space for gathering and exchange on topics relevant to promoting active environmental awareness.
On this occasion, they presented “Solar Energy in Action: Youth Making a Difference,” an initiative that allowed them to share and promote the use of clean technologies, especially those that can make a significant impact on rural communities.
Young Farmers at the San Benito Expo 2026
Young Farmers at the San Benito Expo 2026
Residents of the “Young Farmers” project from Don Bosco Oratory Outreach - Santiago del Estero in Argentina, participated in the Agricultural and Regional Products Expo held at the San Benito Agrotechnical School in the town of Santos Lugares, Alberdi Department sharing an experience that allows one to appreciate regional production and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
The young people took part in the expo, bringing their knowledge, experiences, and everything they build day by day in the community. These events are opportunities to encounter other realities, share what we’ve learned, and recognize the value of rural work and of production that seeks to respect our common home.
We continue to grow, learn, and build a future!
Students in India plant saplings as part of the Salesian Breath of Life Campaign
Students in India plant saplings as part of the Salesian Breath of Life Campaign
Don Bosco High School and Junior College in Borivali, Mumbai actively participated in the “Breath of Life Campaign”, a global tree-planting initiative organised by the Don Bosco Green Alliance in collaboration with the Salesian Youth Ministry Department.
As part of the campaign, students from each class were encouraged to bring saplings in pots. They brought a variety of flowering, fruiting, medicinal and indoor plants, contributing enthusiastically to the plantation drive.
CEST Receives “Huella Chile” Certifications for Environmental Management
CEST Receives “Huella Chile” Certifications for Environmental Management
As part of the National Day celebrations, CEST received official notification from the Ministry of the Environment confirming that it has been awarded the 2025 Organizational Quantification Seal and the 2025 Organizational Reduction Seal under the Huella Chile Program. The educational community also received the corresponding certificates of recognition.
Rector Reinaldo Castro praised the achievement of both certifications, which recognize the work carried out by CEST to measure and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar Energy for Sustainable Agriculture: Building Knowledge, Strengthening Livelihoods
Solar Energy for Sustainable Agriculture: Building Knowledge, Strengthening Livelihoods
A five-day capacity-building programme on “Boosting farmers’ income and reducing carbon footprint through solar intervention in agricultural practices” was conducted from September 15–19, 2026 at Pimpalgaon Landga, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. The programme was organised by TERI EIACP Resource Partner on Renewable Energy and Climate Change in collaboration with Don Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
India – Students Stake Claim In India Book Of Records With EcoTunes Broadcast
India – Students Stake Claim In India Book Of Records With EcoTunes Broadcast
(ANS – Siliguri) – The Radio Club members of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri in India, marked National Radio Day with the public unveiling of ECOTUNES, an innovative project that transforms electrical signals from living plants into musical patterns. Conceived by M.Sc Psychology student Anand Kumar, Founder of the Radio Club, and developed by BCA student Ronish Minj with the Tech Team, ECOTUNES blends plant sensing, electronics, programming and sound to create an interactive audio‑visual experience.
Blog Articles
Blog Articles
When I decided to join my friends, Leann D'Souza & Marilyn Pereira for a flamingo walk organized by Fr Leon Cruz (Don Bosco Youth services) DBYS, I expected to learn a little about birds and perhaps enjoy a pleasant morning outdoors. (Tbh, the heat gave me second thoughts)
In our fast-paced digital age, the latest smartphone or laptop / desktops often becomes obsolete within a few years—or even months. But what happens to our old devices once we discard them? The answer is troubling: they become part of the world’s growing mountain of electronic waste, or e-waste.
The ‘Thank you dance’
A boat of whale-watchers was on a trip in the coast of California. They noticed a small Humpback whale, trapped. It’s tail and flippers were entangled with fishing nets. Michael Fishbach and his team, who were on the boat thought that the humpback was already dead as it was floating on top of the water.
Month of March always reminds us of influential role the women play in our society. In the following paragraphs, we shall see about few convincing women personalities in environmental protection.
A Lenten reflection to stay-rooted (Pray), stay-integrated (Penance) and stay-connected (Share)
I picked up the title from the quote by John Muir, “And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” An apt invitation for the lent. Get deep into the forest, slow down, breathe deep, look around, see the hidden, hear the silence, smell and feel the forest. It has a lot to offer for our soul and for our human community.
Climate Change, a ‘threat multiplier’ for the marginalised
A UN reports states that nearly 32 million people got displaced due to climate-related hazards in 2022, which represents a 41 per cent increase compared to 2008. Apart from displacements caused directly from extreme weather, climate is called a ‘threat multiplier.’
2025 marks the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical letter on the Care for Our Common Home, in which he invited all people of good to “a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet” (Laudato Si’, 14).
I have picked up this line, “My good friend, what’s your name?” from the conversation Don Bosco had with a young lad, Bartholomew Garelli. He was beaten up by a sacristan for not knowing how to serve for Mass. Don Bosco rescued him from the sacristan, but the sacristan was angry at Don Bosco and said, “What does it matter to you?” Don Bosco, with the heart of a Good Shepherd, said, “It matters plenty. He’s my friend.”
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