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Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
Rwanda: Don Bosco Gatenga promotes formation in renewable energy reinforcing sustainable development
Rwanda: Don Bosco Gatenga promotes formation in renewable energy reinforcing sustainable development
(ANS – Gatenga) – The Don Bosco Gatenga centre in Rwanda regularly hosts intensive formation programmes on photovoltaic solar energy for educators and teachers in vocational training, with the aim of multiplying the impact of renewable energy in educational centres and their communities. These initiatives combine technological innovation, sustainability and educational commitment to respond to the region's energy challenges.
The Don Bosco Gatenga Vocational Training Centre has established itself as a benchmark in technical formation, particularly in the field of renewable energy, for the entire East African region. Through programmes based on the formation for formators model, the centre not only teaches technical skills but also creates a network of formators who can replicate what they have learned in their respective countries and educational contexts.
Ecuador – Salesian Technical Educational Unit presents the 4th Intercollegiate Ecology Biennial 2026 as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations
Ecuador – Salesian Technical Educational Unit presents the 4th Intercollegiate Ecology Biennial 2026 as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations
ANS – Cuenca) – The Salesian Technical Educational Unit presented, at a press conference, the organisation of the IV Intercollegiate Ecology Biennial, which will take place from 3 to 5 June 2026, as part of the activities commemorating 90 years of Salesian technical education in Cuenca.
The event was attended by institutional authorities and members of the organising committee, who announced the objectives and programme of this academic meeting, aimed at strengthening environmental awareness and ecological commitment among students.
Tree-planting at the Salesian Provincial House in Dublin, Ireland
Tree-planting at the Salesian Provincial House in Dublin, Ireland
The Salesian Community at the Provincial House in Crumlin, Dublin, recently planted sixteen trees on their grounds as part of an initiative aimed at promoting biodiversity. They are mostly native Irish species, along with a few non-native species which were among those chosen by members of the community – trees which have a particular significance for these Salesians or staff members. A second batch of tree-planting is also due to take place shortly, upon the arrival of another sixteen trees.
Planting a tree is one of the simplest actions we can take that still carries an extraordinary impact. A small sapling in the ground may look like a modest gesture, but over time it provides shade, shelter for wildlife, cleaner air for a neighbourhood, and a quiet sign of hope for the future.
Students Champion Environmental Awareness Through Debate
Students Champion Environmental Awareness Through Debate
An inter-class debate on the theme “Climate Change – A Global Warning” was conducted at Don Bosco Junior College, Naigaon East on February 25, 2026, offering students a platform to critically engage with one of the most pressing global concerns. The theme resonated with the repeated affirmation of Pope Leo XIV that climate change is not merely a scientific or political issue, but a moral and spiritual responsibility.
The programme commenced with a thought-provoking introduction that presented compelling evidence of climate change and underscored the urgent need for awareness and action. The debate featured two teams of three members each: the Proposition team from Grade VII, which highlighted the far-reaching dangers of climate change, and the Opposition team from Grade VIII, which argued that climate variations are natural and historically unavoidable.
India - DBITI Kurla Partners with German Institutions to Boost Green Skills Training
India - DBITI Kurla Partners with German Institutions to Boost Green Skills Training
(ANS – Mumbai) – DBITI Kurla signed a trilateral MoU on February 12 at the Don Bosco Centre for Learning, strengthening Indo-German vocational collaboration. The agreement brings together DBITI, Germany’s HWK Region Stuttgart, and GIZ under the Indo-German Green Skills Programme. It aims to align Indian training with Germany’s dual system and prepare youth for green and digital sectors such as solar energy and e-mobility. A 16-member German delegation received a traditional welcome and engaged with institute leadership on industry-linked training. The visitors also interacted with students pursuing German language preparation, emphasizing technical excellence alongside intercultural readiness. The MoU prioritizes curriculum adaptation to German standards, structured migration pathways, and greater participation of women in technical trades. Bridge courses and B1/B2-level language training form part of the preparation framework. Effective until December 2027, the partnership establishes sustained institutional cooperation. The initiative strengthens global opportunities for DBITI trainees. It reinforces the institute’s mission to deliver future-ready skills. True to its motto, DBITI continues to help youth “Learn a Trade, Earn a Living.”
Salesian College Siliguri Launches ‘Everrooted,’ an Interactive Platform to Drive Ecological Responsibility
Salesian College Siliguri Launches ‘Everrooted,’ an Interactive Platform to Drive Ecological Responsibility
The Radio Club of Salesian College Siliguri has officially launched Everrooted, an innovative ecological intelligence platform aimed at reshaping how individuals understand, experience, and act for the planet.
The platform was unveiled by Fr. C.M. Paul, who described Everrooted as “a living system that challenges individuals to witness the impact of their choices in real time and evolve with the planet they call home.” He noted that the initiative moves beyond conventional awareness campaigns to foster sustained ecological engagement.
Developed by Anand Kumar along with the Radio Club Tech Team, Everrooted blends environmental science, psychology, and design into a single behavioural framework. Kumar said the platform is designed not merely as a digital application but as a behavioural movement. By integrating real-time data with gamified learning, it enables users to experience how everyday decisions directly shape environmental outcomes.
Blog Articles
Blog Articles
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.
Gauri Devi
“Forest is like our mother’s home, we shall protect it come what may,” voice upraised by Gauri Devi of Chamoli as a weapon. This inspiring lady is known for Chipko Movement (chipko meaning hugging).
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.”
by Fr. Ricopar Royan
The heart of a hummingbird is larger proportionate to its body and so it has a massive flight power. This tiny bird flies alone nearly 40 km/day during its 5,000 km migration. When our problems are oversized, let’s not give up but rely on our hearts’ power. Look for the next supply of energy.
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