On December 18, India marked International Migrants Workers Day with a series of transformative events across the nation, reflecting a collective resolve to uplift internal migrants who often face exploitation and invisibility. Spearheaded by Don Bosco for Migrants (DB4M) partners—including PARA, KISMAT, Suraksha Migrants Desk, DBMS, BOSCO INK, and Navsarjan—the celebrations highlighted the struggles and contributions of migrant workers while emphasizing the critical need for systemic change. Anchored by the Distressed International Young Migrant Workers Day manifesto, these initiatives called for policies ensuring minimum wages, decent working conditions, and social security. "Let us join and respect them as laborers with rights," urged the manifesto, underscoring the importance of advocacy, solidarity, and action to protect the dignity and rights of India's migrant workforce.

On December 17, the Catholic Church and the Salesian Congregation marked a historic moment as Father Wangbo George Wangsu, the first Salesian priest from Arunachal Pradesh, was ordained at St. Joseph Parish Mintong, by Rev. Bishop George Palliparambil, SDB, DD, the Bishop of Miao Diocese. Father Wangbo George Wangsu, belonging to the Wancho Tribe, is a testimony to the enduring missionary efforts in the region. Father Wangsu was ordained in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Denis Panipitchai SDB and a host of Salesians, clergy, religious sisters, and faithful from across the region. Father George Wangsu is the eldest of seven siblings of Mr. Banwang and Mrs Banchoi Wangsu.

The first college-based community radio station in Darjeeling Hills marked its 9th Birthday with its listeners from a remote tea garden village. Operating from Salesian College Autonomous Sonada, Radio Salesian is a venture for Kolkata Salesians with its claim to be the only Community Radio of South Asia Salesians.

The First Mini Boscoree 2024 of the Salesian Province of Shillong, organized by the Education Commission under the leadership of Father Babu Stephen SDB, commenced with grandeur and enthusiasm at St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, from December 15 to conclude on December 18. The event is a remarkable effort to foster unity, collaboration, and the Salesian spirit among regional institutions.

The Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, has announced the state-wide screening of the recently released documentary film "Beno Zephine" in all schools during December 2024. Directed by Father Ernest Rosario and produced by the Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA), the film chronicles the remarkable journey of Ms. Beno Zephine, India's first 100% visually challenged Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer.

In its mission to empower children and communities to understand and uphold human rights, the Bangalore Rural Educational and Development Society [BREADS] Bangalore, the Development Office of the Salesian Province of Bangalore, with teachers from Don Bosco schools of Karnataka conducted various activities and competitions on International Human Rights Day, December 10. The teachers representing Don Bosco English and Kannada Medium Schools in Chitradurga, Devadurga, Gulbarga, Prakashpalaya, and Mithra School in Bangalore took the lead in organizing poster-making, drawing, and elocution competitions, alongside awareness sessions and oath-taking ceremonies all designed to instill knowledge about human rights among students.

Fifty years have passed since the sons of Don Bosco began their mission work on the land of colour and culture – Gujarat. To express their gratitude to the Divine and celebrate this remarkable milestone, around 65 Salesian priests and brothers from the Province of Mumbai, 15 priests from the Dioceses, Religious Sisters and collaborators, parishioners, youth and children - beneficiaries of Salesian Institutions and well-wishers of Don Bosco gathered at Don Bosco Makarpura on December 7.

After spending a year in Siliguri, 20 Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC) postulants will join the Novitiate on December 10. They will enter the religious formation house, the Novitiate, in Guwahati and Tinsukia in Assam, along with 40 other postulants from Bangalore and Bongaigaon, Assam.

A friendly football tournament between the Prison Staff Team and the DB Prison Students Team on the 4th and 5th of December had the Prison Staff Team emerge victorious with a 2-0 score. Notable figures, including the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Mr. Nabin Kumar Saha, and the Berhampore Central Correctional Home Superintendent, Mr. Dipak Sakri, attended the tournament. Mr. Saha, Mr. Sakri, and Father Francis distributed trophies. The event, sponsored by Don Bosco Panchanantala and supported by other donors, showcased the transformative power of recreation and teamwork in fostering hope and rehabilitation.

The St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School Pathaliaghat, a Don Bosco Institution, lifted the boys' brass band category Champion's Trophy at the State Level Inter-School Band Competition, organized by the School Education Department, Government of Tripura, held on December 6 at Khudiram Government Higher Secondary School, Agartala, Tripura. Nine boys' teams from various schools across Tripura participated, while two competed in the girls' category.

A joint meeting bringing together Economers, Directors of Province Development Offices, and Directors of Mission Offices of South Asia was held from November 30 to December 3. This collaboration marked a significant step in strategic organizational planning and mission initiatives. The discussions centered around two essential documents issued by the General Councillor for Missions and the Economer General in Rome: Guidelines and Orientations for the Mission Office and Province Development Office (PDO) as Research & Development Office of the Province: Integrating Mastery & Mystery. These guidelines align mission-driven projects with innovative research and development efforts, fostering impactful and sustainable operations across the provinces.

The 4th International Conference on Education for School Principals and Educational Administrators, "Creativity and Innovation in Schools: The Principal's Role," was inaugurated on December 6 at Don Bosco Institute, Kharghuli. The event brought together educational leaders, principals, and administrators to explore the crucial role of creativity and innovation in shaping the future of education.

Step Battle Dance—Season 1, a dance competition organized by the Don Bosco Media Network Shillong in collaboration with the Don Bosco Youth Center (DBYC), Laitumkhrah, reached its grand finale on December 3. The competition featured three solo dances and three group dances.

Navajeevan Bala Bhavan, Vijayawada, a Salesian community of the Province of St. Joseph, Hyderabad, received a certificate of recognition from the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) on December 1, World AIDS Day. This accolade acknowledges the NGO's exemplary nutrition support programs for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

The United Nations founded the Child-Friendly Cities Initiatives (CFCI) in 1996 to respond to the challenges of realizing children's rights in an increasingly urbanized and decentralized world. The Salesians of Don Bosco adopted this initiative with the project name Strengthening Social Participation and Promotion of Children's Rights. The project is carried out in collaboration with Don Bosco Project Development Offices in the Salesian Provinces of Dimapur (AIDA) and Shillong (BIDS), while the Don Bosco National Forum for the Young at Risk (YaR) provided technical support.