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Planting Hope: Youth Lead Eco Project in Poxoréu, Brazil
Planting Hope: Youth Lead Eco Project in Poxoréu, Brazil
The São João Batista Youth Centre at Poxoréu, Brazil has carried out an environment centric project with children and teenagers who participate in the various activities offered by the centre.
The Viveiro “Um Sonho” (A Dream Nursery) project aims to promote environmental awareness and care for nature through the production of seedlings in containers made from recyclable materials.
The initiative seeks to encourage sustainable practices, reduce waste generation, stimulate tree planting, and develop values of preservation and socio-environmental responsibility in participants.
Workshop on the Production of Eco-Friendly Beanbags from PET Bottles
Workshop on the Production of Eco-Friendly Beanbags from PET Bottles
On 13 May, a practical and educational workshop was held at the Dom Bosco Higher Education Institute in Maputo, Mozambique on the theme of ‘Production of Eco-Friendly Beanbags from 2L PET Bottles’. The activity saw the active participation of 18 members of the Environmental Club.
The workshop aimed to raise awareness among participants about the creative reuse of solid waste, promoting environmental awareness through practice.
During the workshop, participants learned how to transform 2-litre PET bottles, which would normally be discarded, into sturdy and comfortable structures for the production of beanbags.
As a result, several eco-friendly beanbags were produced that can be used in the Institute's common areas. These activities are part of the Salesian Network's Environment Department's efforts to promote environmental awareness.
Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Network for Vocational Training.
Lecture on Selective Waste Collection and the 5 Rs of Sustainability
Lecture on Selective Waste Collection and the 5 Rs of Sustainability
On 16 July 2025, a lecture was held on Selective Waste Collection and the 5 Rs of Sustainability, involving 41 CV3 trainees in Industrial Maintenance Electricity (10 women and 31 men) at the Dom Bosco Higher Education Institute in Maputo, Mozambique. The session took place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the aim of raising environmental awareness.
In the first part, the concept of selective collection was presented, highlighting its importance for public health, the environment, the economy and society. In the second part, the 5 Rs of Sustainability (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse and Rethink) were explored with practical examples, such as: waste separation, bottle reuse, reduction in the use of plastic bags and the valorisation of recyclable materials. The activity encouraged responsible attitudes and everyday environmental practices.
Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Vocational Training Network.
Lecture on Biodiversity Conservation at ISDB
Lecture on Biodiversity Conservation at ISDB
On 13 August 2025, the Dom Bosco Higher Education Institute (ISDB) at Maputo, Mozambique hosted a lecture on biodiversity conservation, which brought together 24 members of the ISDB Environmental Club.
The activity lasted two hours and aimed to raise awareness among participants about the importance of biodiversity for the balance of ecosystems and human well-being.
During the session, the richness of biodiversity in Mozambique was presented, and the main problems threatening biodiversity were discussed, such as deforestation, poaching, pollution, species extinction, and climate change. The importance of preserving species and natural habitats was also addressed.
The lecture provided moments of environmental reflection, promoting knowledge and commitment to the protection of nature.
Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Network for Professional Training.
Environmental Study Visit to Casa de Vidro - Macaneta
Environmental Study Visit to Casa de Vidro - Macaneta
On 7 June 2025, 37 members of the Environmental Club of the Dom Bosco Higher Institute (ISDB) in Maputo, Mozambique went on a study visit to Casa de Vidro, located in Macaneta. This location was chosen due to its innovative nature as a model of eco-sustainable housing, which makes it a practical learning space for environmental education.
During the visit, participants visited: the Glass House itself, the Marine Litter Museum, which raises awareness about coastal pollution, the primary dunes undergoing restoration, and the coastal recovery project using reused tyres, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with the reuse of materials. The house is made of blocks of recycled glass, preserved vegetation and reused rainwater.
Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Vocational Training Network.
Workshop “Green Schools: A Path to Follow”
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.
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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