Model of synergy Christian Osterhaus Dr. Nelson Penedo 27.11.2012

1. Model ofsynergy Christian Osterhaus Dr. Nelson Penedo 27.11.2012

2. Strategy and outreach Don Bosco Mission • acts as part of congregation & church • focuses towards partners • in the church • among all Christians • Individuals, organizations and institutions who accept christian values • Follows the directions of Dicasterium for Missions and Province Chapter of GER • works directly within the structures of the congregation • supports education-oriented projects AND “mission/church” –oriented projects • Don Bosco Mondo • acts like an NGO and part of civil society • focuses towards partners • in government • among all Christians • institutions which hesitate to cooperate with the church • Takes directions of the congregation as guidance • supports the structures of the congregation • supports education-oriented projects

3. Synergies • Knowledge transfer in all activities: administrative, fundraising, etc. • Shared use of all facilities (offices, data base, refectory, church…) • Common data base of project requests & project activities • “competing” for best practices (speeding up the learning curve)

4. Both organizations grow simultaneously • Financial support from both organizations for the salesian world is increasing • Both organizations gain respect in their constituencies without being restricted by internal restraints • Active mutual support through smart contact management Successstory

5. Potential threats • Dysbalanced cooperation / sharing • Too much rivalry • Conflicts between leading persons • Lack of coordination • Mondo being treated as “outsider” (does not belong to us) by the congregation • Mission being restricted to the rapidly shrinking “core community” of catholics