Best of the Cobbler

Posted on 16/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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shoes made at the Andiamo Cobbler section

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 has put Andiamo Trust to new heights altogether.

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new design slippers on Display

“Most locals and Italian volunteers have fallen for these new designs” says Grant Kaiyatsa one of the cobblers. The section has been advised to make more shoes some of which will be taken for showcasing in Italy next month.the making

By Harry Pongolani (Pics by H.P)

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Teaching the Talent

Posted on 13/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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Finished post cards ready for sending

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.

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dona teaching Pemphero some skills

“We can continue to put into practice the skills we have learnt in the absence of Dona and Ellena” challenges Pemphero Nkhoma; one of the kids at Tigawane.

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Dave and Smith practising by themselves

“It has been a great time with the kids, they are pretty and fast learners” compliments Donatella. They together drew flowers which they will send to friends in Italy. The duo has done most of the paintings since their arrival at Comfort Clinic- Paediatric ward, St.Monica Nursery School and Tigawane [Nyumba ya ana] House. Other projects will be done at Toleza, Kapandatstsi and St. John’s Nursery schools.

By Harry Pongolani (Photos by H.P)

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St. Egidio Club up for Alms

Posted on 13/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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St. Egidio club members cheering Gogo Maria Anthony in Lupanga village

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 voluntary contributions. The lady fled from Mozambique in 1961 due to war. She lost all her six children and puts up by herself in Lupanga village in Balaka.

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the students giving alms to the granny

“I am too old to work for myself, now that you have come for me I am very thankful” said the grandmother. She in turn advised the St. Egidio students not to pray for rest but get-up-and-go fortitude to continue the journey of charity with faith.

St. Egidio partakes in charity to the sick, lame and old, and most of the times sharing the word of God. They are planning more trips come next week.

By Harry Pongolani

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Beaten at own camp

Posted on 11/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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Balaka secondary in green jersey against Balaka Hawks

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 school, which scooped all top positions.

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Balaka secondary school against Andiamo secondary students

“It has served the purpose of uniting us with fellow counterparts, and has prepared the teams, all in all we are all winners because we have gained a skill in one way or the other”, says Mr. Dennis Phiri consoling the losers. The bonanza has prepared the students into the Presidential initiative for sports in volleyball which will be launched soon.

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Balaka secondary schools students who turned winners of the Bonanza

Balaka secondary school turned out champs of netball seconded by Balaka Hawks. Andiamo students grabbed a second place after being beaten by Balaka secondary in volleyball.

By Harry Pongolani (Photos by H.P)

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Lovely Twins

Posted on 10/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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lyson and raymond sleeping peacefully

Born on May 1, are charming pretty identical twins Lyson and Raymond. Born from a family of Jercy and Fransisco Zagwa; residents of Mchenga village.

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Jercy and Fransisco Zagwa carrying their babies

“It is a sign of blessing to us” reported the mother of the twins when she came at Comfort Clinic for check up this morning. The father standing watching the kids said the news of successful delivery of their twins was so great and pleasant. He is so determined to work tooth and nail to provide for the needs of the newly born cuties.Jery watching her kids sleep

By Harry Pongolani

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Art Therapy in the Comfort Clinic

Posted on 08/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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Paintings in the interior walls of the Paediatric ward at Comfort clinic

In the past few days Donatella and Elena visited Andiamo. They have coalesced with Dave Pabros; the Andiamo artist to paint the interior walls of the Comfort clinics paediatric hospital. Besides the decorative function that appeals to every eye, the images serve in enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of kids and their therapeutic effect on hospitalized children is incalculable.

New look; inside the Paediatric ward

New look; inside the Paediatric ward

The newly environmental attribute that has been added in the hospital’s interior walls will surely help in children to reduce pain, increase relaxation, focus attention, increase communication, improve compliance and self-esteem” appreciates Chimwemwe Truwa; the senior clerical officer while admiring the paintings.

Elena; the artist at work

Elena; the artist at work

By Harry Pongolani (Photos by H.P)

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Andiamo Entrance has a new face

Posted on 07/05/2013 by andiamotrust
The new sign post at the entrance of AYCT main gate

The new sign post (Right) at the entrance of AYCT main gate

It is the same campus that has changed the lives of many for 30 years now but with a new sign post. It is the Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust Campus: the home of Alleluya Band; Administration block; Get Up Stand Up Project; Cobbler, Mechanic and Carpentry Sections.

The Sign Post indicating what is inside AYCT campus

The Sign Post indicating what is inside AYCT campus

By the way, the sign post was designed and made right in the campus.

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Window of Hope

Posted on 03/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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Mr. Yohane Konde and his girls line up before the match against Balaka secondary school

Practice makes perfect. Andiamo Girls Secondary school football team believes in that. As part of preparation, craving for a better position in the Matindi and Presidential Initiative for sports cups that which they are participant in.

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the striking force; Tadala Malira in Action on a match against Balaka Secondary school girls

Though depressed by previous 2-1 loss against Balaka Secondary school, they have encouraged to work hard in the next matches for there is a window of chances to do better in the future.

“We have carried hopes of our school and rest of Andiamo community and we are not just slipping all this away” promises Tadala Malira; the striking force of the team in an interview after training. She admits the strategies and assiduous efforts Mr. Konde; the coach makes to get the team into form.

In midst of action

In midst of action

Their oncoming match is on Sunday May 5 against Balaka Women’s FC in the presidential Initiative for sports Cup.

By Harry Pongolani (Photos by H.P)

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Return the Favour

Posted on 02/05/2013 by andiamotrust
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Goster threshing maize for Get up stand up project

It is harvesting time and the clubs under Get up stand up project have started settling their non interest loans in forms of money or maize. Good rains in the growing season has also contributed to profuse harvest Get up stand up farmers have registered this year.

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Get up stand up project maize stucked

“We hope farmers won’t give us problems settling their loans in time” reports the coordinator of the project; Henry Goster. He continued to commend such honesty acts of repaying the loans in time.

On the same note Goster has also advised farmers in their recent meetings to treat their maize to take them to the next growing season. Harvesting season

By Harry Pongolani (Photos by H.P)

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Act of Charity

Posted on 29/04/2013 by andiamotrust
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Yunusu Maulidi the headboy of Andiamo Secondary school handing the students contribution to Panganani while J. Bwezani and Martin Chazuma watch.

Yesterday April 28 was a feast of St. Louis Marie De Montfort. Headed by the Young Christian Students (YCS) the students at Andiamo motivated by his exemplary life, they felt obliged to do some charity to the destitute.

Together raising MK6,475 they brightened a day of Panganani Mwalimu who hails Bilila in Ntcheu, he was diagnosed with Cancer, and needs MK320,000 in total for full treatment at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre.

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Panganani showing his infected leg

“May the good Lord bless you profusely” says Panganani. He thanked the Y.C.S patron Mr. J. Bwezani who welcomed him in the first place. He also asked well wishers to continue helping towards his treatment in time.

By Harry Pongolani (Photos by J. Bwezani)

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