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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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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
Jack spends time with Catholic choirs
Jack Edward met Catholic youths at a choir festival organised in Wadi village on Sunday 25. According to one of the organizers of the festival, Mr Chipepa, they chose to invite Jack Edward so that he could have a chance … Continue reading
Students leave for holidays
Students from Andiamo Education Institutions (AEI) left today Thursday, 22 March for Easter Holidays and are expected to be back in class next month on 16 April, 2012. When coming back, Secondary students will have a new head, James Aristarko … Continue reading
Angelo Stefanini back again
Angelo Stefanini, the Saxophonist, arrived in the country through Kamuzu International Airport Tuesday, 20 March. While in the country, Angelo will continue teaching those interested in music both sax and music reading. Among the people who have benefitted from Angelo’s … 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