Young people responding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor!
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The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, supported by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, equips institutions and individuals to journey towards total sustainability in the spirit of Laudato Si'. Don Bosco Green Alliance is an active partner of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
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Priority Areas
Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
Don Bosco Nepal Students at the forefront of Nature Conservation
Don Bosco Nepal Students at the forefront of Nature Conservation
(ANS – Ratachaur) – To mark World Environment Day, celebrated on 5 June, around 90 children from the Shri Saraswati school in Ratachaur took part in the campaign: “Nature First, Future Later”. Together with their teachers, the children marched in the school playground under the slogan: “We want a green Nepal”. World Environment Day also proved to be an initiative aimed at planting trees, keeping classrooms and the school grounds clean, and looking after birds, bees, plants and flowers. The entire programme was coordinated and planned by the school staff, under the guidance of Fr Augusty Pulickal. On the evening of the same day, older students from nearby state schools, who attend extra evening classes, gathered in groups to clean the area around the building and the sides of the motorway. They also chanted slogans to raise awareness of the need to keep the area clean and green. It has already been two years since the opening of the Salesian school in Ratachaur, and everyone – the local community and the authorities alike – views such initiatives with enthusiasm and is delighted to see the progress made by this institution.
Obra Social São João Bosco announces the winners of the environmental cultural contest
Obra Social São João Bosco announces the winners of the environmental cultural contest
The initiative strengthens environmental education and promotes awareness of climate change among children, adolescents, young people, and adults served by the institution.
In celebration of World Environment Day, observed on June 5, Obra Social São João Bosco in Campinas, Brazil, announces the winners of the 4th Cultural Photography and Drawing Contest, an initiative that is part of the institution’s socio-environmental education efforts. This year’s theme was “Now for the Climate,” with the motto “The urgent signals the Earth sends and the signals we choose to send back.”
Kenya – Salesians at United Nations Environment Headquarters
Kenya – Salesians at United Nations Environment Headquarters
(ANS – Nairobi) – On 4 June, a day prior to World Environment Day, a significant milestone was reached in our work in the field of integral ecology, with an important meeting being held between Salesians and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), at the headquarters in Nairobi. The Salesian delegation was led by Fr Savio Silveira, Coordinator of Integral Ecology in the Youth Ministry Sector. He was accompanied by Fr Sahaya Selvam, former Director of Don Bosco Development Outreach Network, Kenya, and Mr Joseph Kamau, Project Officer at Don Bosco Tech Africa. The UNEP team at the meeting consisted of ten officials, representing various UNEP sectors of work.
Don Bosco School Leads Massive Green Drive on World Environment Day
Don Bosco School Leads Massive Green Drive on World Environment Day
Dr Fr. Amil Kujur, SDB, the school's Principal, led the programme, demonstrating the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Mr Muhammad Samshuldin, a representative of the Past Pupils Association and its Local President, Provincial Delegate, and Assistant President, attended the event as Chief Guest. He addressed the gathering and urged students and staff to embrace the campaign slogan: “Each One Plant a Tree for the Entire Humanity.” He stressed that every sapling planted is an investment in a healthier future. He highlighted the importance of collective action to combat climate change and environmental degradation.
CEST Chile’s Visit to Power Substation Strengthened Technical Learning
CEST Chile’s Visit to Power Substation Strengthened Technical Learning
Seeing firsthand how the energy that powers thousands of homes and services is transmitted allowed 12th-grade students of Centro Educativo Salesianos Talca (CEST), Chile, in the Electrical Technology program to broaden their understanding of the strategic role the electricity sector plays in the country’s development and in building a more sustainable future.
CEST, Chile Ecology Brigade and parents attended a fire prevention talk
CEST, Chile Ecology Brigade and parents attended a fire prevention talk
Students from the Ecology Brigade of Centro Educativo Salesianos Talca (CEST) in Chile, attended an educational talk led by professionals from CONAF, focused on forest fire prevention and environmental stewardship.
During the session, speakers Ricardo Ibáñez and Felipe Castro explained the main causes of forest fires, distinguishing between those of natural origin and those caused by human activity.
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.
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.
The Letter
The Letter
A message for our Earth
A message for our Earth
“We see what is happening, and the worst thing is that we are becoming used to it. This ‘becoming used to’ is a terrible illness.” – Pope Francis.
Featuring:
Pope Francis;
Cardinal Cantalamessa, the Preacher to the Papal Household;
Cacique Dadá, Leader of the Novo Lugar community of the Borarí people (Voice of the Indigenous)
Arouna Kandé, a climate refugee hailing from the Kolda region of Senegal (Voice of the Poor)
Ridhima Pandey, a young climate activist from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India (Voice of the Youth)
Greg Asner and Robin Martin, marine biologists from Hawaii, United States of America (Voice of Wildlife)
Lorna Gold, president of Laudato Si’ Movement.
This documentary focuses on the encyclical letter ‘Laudato Si’ addressed to everyone that the Pope wrote in 2015. Today his message is even more urgent!
This film is presented by YouTube Originals, produced by an Oscar-winning Off The Fence Productions, in partnership with the Laudato Si’ Movement.
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