Hyderabad, India – January 2026 – ECHOES 2026, a provincial-level youth formation initiative of the Salesian Youth Movement of St Joseph’s Province in Hyderabad, was successfully held at BIRDY in Hyderabad from 25 to 27 January. The three-day programme brought together young people from various Salesian presences in Telangana for an intensive programme of leadership training, learning and personal formation. The programme was coordinated by Fr Yeruva Joji, Head of Youth Ministry, with the support and collaboration of the regional youth ministry leaders of the provinces. The event aimed to equip young people with the skills and values necessary to respond effectively to contemporary social and personal challenges, in line with the Salesian vision of youth empowerment.
