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ORMA 2004 – ITALIAN VOLUNTEER GROUP
RETURN
Fr. Ambrose Pereira
sdb,
HONIARA 6th December '04
-- 15 Volunteers belonging to ORMA, a group from Sondrio, Italy, arrived in
Honiara on 30th December, 2003, to assist Don Bosco as it moves into its
next phase of development for the people and youth of Solomon Islands.
The dynamic and energetic
group is led by Giovanni Crupi , and comprises 4 women and 11 men. Among the volunteers are engineers,
masons, carpenters, electricians, welders, and fitters - all filled with zeal
and dedication to spend the next two months working together with the people of
Solomon Islands. Their task this
year is the Salesian Residence and Carpentry Workshop at Tetere.
“I believe that the youth and
people of Solomon Islands need support systems to grow and put their talents to
use. We are happy to pool together
our resources and share them,” said a smiling GiovanniCrupi , who has come to
Solomon Islands for the third time.
Fr. Luciano Capelli sdb, Rector
and Principal of Don Bosco Technical Institute, has been organizing and planning
the work and activity with his Italian friends and the Chairman and community of
the people of Tetere. Discussions
and planning of how to best enhance persons, have spanned the past several
months, following the drawing up of the Educational Pastoral Plan by Christ the
King parish, Tetere. “It is
important that people realize their needs, plan and work together for their
growth and development. It is
wonderful to have this group infuse energy and give possibilities to our
people. Movement, work and activity
is a sign that the Spirit is alive and active”, said Fr. Capelli. To assist with preparations and planning
arrangements, Eneresto Agnelli and Alba Quadrio arrived several
weeks ahead of the others.
The youth and the people of
Sali village gave an enjoyable traditional welcome to the visitors at the Don
Bosco Multi purpose hall, Henderson – a project of ORMA 2003.
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