(ANS – New Delhi) – The Don Bosco Tech Society, in collaboration with CCSE and with the support of Sungrow India Pvt. Ltd., has launched a formation initiative in the photovoltaic sector in Najafgarh to provide 30 young people with green skills (professions that support the ecological transition, protect the environment and promote sustainable development) and job opportunities. The programme, formalised through a memorandum of understanding on 2 April 2026, runs for five months and combines technical formation, soft skills and job placement support to promote sustainable livelihoods. The collaboration was launched in Okhla, New Delhi, in the presence of representatives from both organisations. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Mr Debopam Mukherjee, Trustee of CCSE, and Fr George Mathew, Executive Director of the Don Bosco Tech Society. Sungrow India Pvt. Ltd. is supporting the initiative as part of a project aimed at training 30 young people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds in Najafgarh, Delhi, equipping them with professional skills relevant to the installation, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. Designed to meet the growing demand in the renewable energy sector, the course combines practical technical training with soft skills and preparation for the world of work.

(ANS – Ahmednagar) – Every year on 22 March, the world celebrates World Water Day, drawing attention to the vital importance of water and the urgent need for its sustainable management. For the Salesian Congregation, this day is also an opportunity to recognise and reaffirm the commitment of many Salesian institutions worldwide that work tirelessly to ensure access to water for poor and marginalised communities.

Among them stands Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) in India, whose quiet yet transformative work has been rewriting the story of water in the drought-prone regions of Ahmednagar and Beed in Maharashtra. In these rain-shadow areas, water has never been taken for granted. Each summer brings with it an unsettling question: who will remain, what will survive, and how long can hope endure? For marginal farmers like Murlidhar, the monsoon once determined everything. One failed season meant migration; two meant debt. Water was not a certainty, but a gamble.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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