Director's Message
Dear Friend of Salesian Missions,
2020 has been an extraordinary year for all of us. Covid-19 is causing havoc in most countries.
When you imagine what it might be like in the Pacific Island of Samoa, no doubt there are images of a crystal blue ocean and palm trees dotting a pristine beach. In fact, this is true as Samoa is bursting with an abundance of natural beauty. As in most Pacific countries, the people with their welcoming spirit and contagious smiles are even more beautiful than the surrounding landscape. The deeply traditional society prides itself on its hospitality and welcoming nature. The concept of ‘Alofa’, Love, pervades every aspect of their life.
The mission of Salesians in the face of the pandemic in Ethiopia
To contribute to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and its social consequences, the Salesian communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia continue to support "the poorest of the poor", the local street children and vulnerable elderly. Depending on charity, these groups have been severely impacted during the pandemic lockdown, placing them at greater risk of Covis-19 and malnutrition.
In 134 countries around the world, the Salesians of Don Bosco are well placed to enact a co-ordinated response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. They are working at the grassroots level within communities providing daily essential services such as education, healthcare, shelter, nutrition and Covid-19 awareness programs in Asia, Africa, Central America and South America.
International Women’s day
On Thursday, 12 March 2020, marked Dominic College’s, Glenorchy, Tasmania, International Women’s Day Breakfast.
International Women’s day is a day where we celebrate women’s achievements, to raise awareness for women’s rights, to acknowledge influential women in our lives, and to empower each other.
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