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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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Fr. Mario meets Cardinal Capovilla
Fr. Mario Pacifici, who is the founding trustees of Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, together with his brother Don Paolo Pacifici and Dr. Annibale Casati, had a meeting with Cardinal Loris Capovilla on Saturday, 18 January 2014 at Sotto il Monte … Continue reading
Likambale impressed with AYCT
Thom Likambale, a Malawian based in Canada together with his wife and step daughter have described Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) activities as “impressive”. The Likambales, who came to see AYCT for the first time were accompanied by Fr. Callisto … Continue reading
Chimwemwe Featured in Together Magazine
Many media houses in Malawi recognise the talent that Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi, head of Cobbler Section at Andiamo Youth Cooperative has. Together Magazine published and printed by Montfort Media, run by the Montfort Missionaries in Balaka is the latest to feature … Continue reading
Kangaroo Mother Care
Meet baby Ester pictured above with her mother Tiyanjane at Comfort Community Hospital, which is under Andiamo Youth Coopertive Trust in Balaka, Malawi. Ester was born with a low birth weight and is participating in our Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) … Continue reading
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Fr. Mario Calls for New Life in the New Year
Fr. Mario Pacifici, one of the founding trustees of Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, has called for a “new life” in the year 2014. The new life involves a “definite commitment to humanity renewed in the spirit of fellowship, brotherhood and … Continue reading
AYCT closes for Christmas Holidays
Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) closes Tuesday, 24 December and normal work will resume on 20 January 2104. This was disclosed on Saturday 21 December when AYCT had its Annual General Assembly. However, this long holiday does not affect the … Continue reading
AYCT General Assembly scheduled for Saturday, 21 December
Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) will on Saturday, 21 December 2013 hold its General Assembly where among other things members will discuss the future of Andiamo and the Christmas Holidays. The assembly will be held in Umodzi Cafeteria Hall at … Continue reading
AYCT wishes Fr. Mario a Happy Birthday
It is another special day at Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) as today 14 December, is the birthday of one of its founding trustees Fr. Mario Pacifici. Meanwhile the Executive Director of AYCT has wished Fr. Mario a long and … Continue reading
Kapandatsitsi Nursery School’s Refectory Taking Shape
The new Refectory, which is under construction at Kapandatsitsi Nursery School, is taking shape. A visit to the site has revealed that the progress is going on well. The construction of the refectory has been made possible because of the … Continue reading
Manyamba rejoins the Cobbler Section
Patrick Manyamba has rejoined the Cobbler section of Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) to boost the section that promises to do well if well managed. According to Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi, who currently heads the section, Manyamba will be responsible for repairs … Continue reading