On the 28th of September 2020 members and partners of the Don Bosco Network (DBN) including the Economer General Bro Jean Paul Muller and the Coordinator of Mission Offices Fr George Menamparampil, met online for the annual General Assembly meeting.
25 representatives of Don Bosco organizations from Europe, USA, India and Africa discussed COVID-19 impact on programs, projects and operations, effective coordinated response to this pandemic and plans for new post emergency situation. In these difficult for all times, cooperation and networking using modern digital means is very important for effective support to Don Bosco Mission helping needy young people worldwide. Cooperation and synergy with SDB UN representative, Don Bosco International, Don Bosco Tech Africa, Don Bosco Green Alliance and other Salesian Family organizations and networks helps to promote Don Bosco Charism and achieve better impact on international fora.
There has been a change in the DBN personnel. Mr Wojciech Mroczek has ended his contract as DBN Coordinator and is working now full time for Don Bosco Aid in Ireland, he is substituted by Mr Fonny Grootjans from Belgium. Mr Carlos Caballero has been substituted by Mr Angel Gudina (both from Madrid) in the position of the DBN Board Member.