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In southern Malawi, and precisely in Balaka, Father Mario Pacifici, Monfort missionary, arrived here thirty five years ago and founded with Cesare Castelli the "Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust" which now has nearly 700 workers. The Cooperative operates within four areas of development:- People find jobs in the 33 activities of Andiamo, including health care, education, vocational training, construction, agriculture, mechanics, sports, and last but not the musical one. Precisely in this context born the Alleluya Band, a band created in 1978 as a church choir and now became the point of musical reference throughout Malawi. Our representative in Italy is Orizzonte Malawi onlus, that use the valuable collaboration of many associations:
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Chichewa Pills
Food in Chichewa 01. Nyama – Meat 02. Nsomba – Fish 03. Mchere – Salt 04. Masamba – Vegetables 05. Nsima – Malawi’a staple food (Polenta) 06. Nthochi – Banana 07. Piripiri – Pepper 08. Madzi – Water 09. Bredi … Continue reading
Aldo De Michele to fix 9 boreholes
Aldo De Michele, one of the experts in boreholes arrived in the country from Italy on Tuesday, 3 April. Aldo, who is accompanied by his wife Rose, is expected to fix 9 boreholes in the surrounding villages around Balaka which … Continue reading
Alleluya Band Easter Monday Show
Posted in Culture and Sport, Education, News from Italy, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Alleluya Band, Balaka Parish
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Carlos Chilambe, the hairdresser
Carlos Chilambe runs a barbershop right in Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust campus. He has been running this salon since 1990. A Zimbabwe born hairdresser had a chat with the web office. Excerpts: Can you share with us your academic background? … Continue reading
Interview with Beppe
In which projects have you been involved this year? I have been involved with the construction of the two block girls’ hostels mainly the roof and also in the plumbing works at the new Community Hospital. What would you say … Continue reading
Interview with Franco
In which projects have you been involved this year? I have been involved in the construction of the two block girls’ hostel from foundation to roof level. What would you say about the work done so far? It is very … Continue reading
Posted in Education, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged AEI, Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, Balaka, Beppe, franco, Malawi
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Francis George: From poverty to prosperity
Who said that if you don’t go far with your education, you cannot do better in life? Francis George popularly known as “Sinosi” did not go far with education but is a hard worker. Works of his hands are speaking for him … Continue reading
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Alleluya Band trips made for a purpose
Balaka-based group Alleluya Band leaves for Italy in May where they are expected to hold 40 shows. Band leader Coss Chiwalo said the band will leave on May 23 and return on August 1. “This is an annual trip which … Continue reading
Gaetano: All time friend of AYCT
To meet Gaetano, is to meet a friend: an old friend of the Mission of Balaka, Montfort Fathers, Andiamo and many more. Gaetano has been coming to Malawi since 1992. Since then, he comes to Malawi whenever he has the … Continue reading