ITALIAN VERSION
ABOUT US
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:
LINKS
Author Archives: andiamotrust
Andiamo Music School on the Chibuku’s Road to Fame
Andiamo Music School students have launched an immense progression of training sessions in preparation for the upcoming MK12million national Chibuku Road to Fame competition to take place in Mzuzu by July 6. With their two other counterparts; Anthu ambiri and … Continue reading
Medical Council of Malawi approves Comfort Clinics’ Female and Male wards
Good News! The Medical Council of Malawi has approved the new Male & Female Ward for use. This means that the ward will be open as soon as the new Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) budget is in place … Continue reading
The Young man behind Andiamo Shoes
He has inborn flair of shoemaking. The talent that genetically transferred from his father has tremendously yielded him so much fame and distinction, Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi now 21, admits he is growing at a supersonic speed. His talents have grabbed him … Continue reading
Africa in Colours: The experience of Donatella and Elena in Malawi
“I came with an open heart and I found the Africa I thought”, these were the first words of Donatella, Italian volunteer, sharing the experience of living in Balaka, Malawi. Words that immediately confirm the goodness and generosity of her … Continue reading
Andiamo Music School qualifies to National Chibuku Road to fame music competition
Andiamo Music School, Anthu ambiri and Chosen family band have turned out triumphant in the 6 million kwacha Chibuku ‘Road to Fame’ music competition in the Eastern region [encompassing Balaka, Machinga, Zomba and Mangochi districts]. The winners will proceed to … Continue reading
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Introduction The following is an abstract of article from http://catholicism.about.com/od/beliefsteachings/tp The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. They are present in their fullness in Jesus Christ but are found in all Christians who are in … Continue reading
Posted in News from Malawi, Social Development
Leave a comment
New prefects in A.E.I. students’ Body
For law observation and order A.E.I students democratically casted votes for their new students union leaders in elections that the school administration organized last Friday, 17 May. The new office bearers declared to protect and enforce the school rules and … Continue reading
Pentecost Day Message to the Family of Andiamo and the Whole World
Yesterday was the day for Catholics all over the world to contemplate the solemnity of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit sent by the risen Christ upon his Church; an event of grace which filled the Upper Room in Jerusalem … Continue reading
Posted in News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Andiamo, Fr.Mario Pacifici, Joseph Bwezani, Pentecost, Umodzi Hall
Leave a comment
Andiamo signed up for Chibuku Music Competition
Andiamo Music has been signed up into yearly Chibuku Music Competition. Upcoming on 25th May at Zembani Lodge in Balaka is a preliminary for regional contest whereof winners at such will proceed for National competition. It is the first time … Continue reading
Best technicians in the making
I sneaked into the work shop where Elias Mpinga; the instructor of Electrical Installation assigned the students to assemble a star delta starter motor system into operation. How curious it was to listen to the students explaining its working principle … Continue reading