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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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Choice between Medicine and Food
Last year while teaching a Social Studies class at Andiamo Secondary School, I had to share with the students the meaning of “Dilemma” and to give some examples of dilemmas. Among the examples I failed to give was the one … Continue reading
Mission Possible in Malawi
In February 1977 a young priest left Italy for Malawi, Africa for an adventure that continues till today. His father, full of emotions, woke up early that morning, and did not want to greet his son as he did not … Continue reading
Andiamo ha bisogno di nuovi amici
L’Associazione Orizzonte Malawi ONLUS ha organizzato una cena dei poveri in Italia, per la raccolta fondi a favore del Comfort Community Hospital di Balaka, Malawi. Sembra ci sia una grande distanza: … cena in Italia, Ospedale in Malawi! I soldi … Continue reading
Andiamo needs new friends
On 31 January Orizzonte Malawi ONLUS will hold a dinner in Italy for the poor to raise money for Comfort Community Hospital in Balaka, Malawi. Such is the distance: Dinner in Italy, and the Hospital in Malawi! The money realized … Continue reading
Bambo Jo Dies
Bambo Jo used to say that “God never get tired to love” Pope Francis confirms “God never get tired to forgive” Bambo Jo answers hislast call while giving pardon in Jesus name- R.I.P We’ll Miss You
13 & 14 December, Special Days for Fr. Mario Pacifici
13 December is the Feast Day of Saint Lucy (Santa Lucia). In Italy, this is a special day as parents prepare special gifts for their children. In Malawi, the day goes unnoticed but here at Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) … Continue reading
Alleluya in Rieti (RI), 23 July
Posted in Culture and Sport, Education, News from Italy, Social Development
Tagged Alleluya Band 2012 tour, Rieti (RI)
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