Workshop “Green Schools: A Path to Follow”

On 12 August 2025, the Maria Auxiliadora Visitorate hosted the workshop “Green Schools: A Path to Follow” was held at the Maria Auxiliadora Visitation, with the participation of 22 representatives from the Salesian Vocational Training Network at Maputo, Mozambique, including Directors, Pedagogical Directors, Environmental Focal Points (PFA) and members of the Pastoral, corresponding to 50% men and 50% women.

The main objective of the workshop was to promote environmental awareness in Salesian vocational training institutions and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices, integrating Environmental Education in a concrete way into everyday school life.

The workshop provided a valuable space for sharing, reflection and awareness-raising on the environmental challenges facing the institutions of the Salesian Network for Vocational Training and proposed solutions and strategies for action.

Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Network for Vocational Training.