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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
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
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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
Bishop Ziyaye visits Andiamo
Archbishop Tarcisius Ziyaye of Blantyre Archdiocese took time to visit Andiamo campus on Thursday, 21 March. During the visit the Archbishop met the founding Trustee Fr.Mario Pacifici and later met Alleluya Band members who are preparing for 2012 trip to … Continue reading
Marandimo contractors in a big project
All is set now. The foundation stone was laid on Sunday 18 March 2012. Marandimo Building Contractors of Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) are the contractors to build a secondary school at Lisanjala Parish of Zomba Diocese. According to Jula … Continue reading
Early Easter Gift
Students of Andiamo Education Institutions will go for Easter Holidays, knowing that they have a big Easter gift. Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust with the help an association called Seconda Linea Missionaria from Ostia in Rome has built a two-block girls … Continue reading