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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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Category Archives: Social Development
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
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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
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Tagged Andiamo, Fr.Mario Pacifici, Joseph Bwezani, Pentecost, Umodzi Hall
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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
Best of the Cobbler
The abstractness of design calls not only for talent but dedication and scrutiny of people’s needs at respective times. Pleasing to time, tradition and fashion are the new shoes made at the cobbler section. the venture of making new designs … Continue reading
Teaching the Talent
They have the talent and they can’t just have it for themselves. Dona and Elena on Saturday spent their day with Tigawane kids, teaching them little skills of painting and drawing. It was a wonderful experience for both parties. “We … Continue reading
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Tagged Donatella, Elena, Elton Chagwa, Harry Pongolani, Pemphero Nkhoma, Tigawane
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St. Egidio Club up for Alms
Accompanied by their patron Mr. J. Bwezani, St. Egidio students club yesterday in the afternoon cheered up the old lady; Mrs Maria Anthony with gifts, amongst them were bed sheets, clothes, soap and salt which the students bought from their … Continue reading
Beaten at own camp
A volleyball and netball tournament that started last week engrossed Andiamo to Balaka and Bakhita secondary schools, was coming to an end today in the morning. It was organized by Andiamo staff however it went in favor of Balaka secondary … Continue reading