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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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Welcome Doctors
Two medical doctors, Cinzia Fanfano and Fabio Giaimo coming from Italy have arrived in Balaka in the evening of yesterday, April 25. In their 20 days they intend to stay in Malawi, they will be working with local hospitals and … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Andiamo, Balaka, Cinzia Fanfano, Fabio Giaimo, Harry Pongolani, Yohane Konde, Zomba diocese
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These girls can play
Andiamo Secondary school Girls’ football team has turned triumphant after edging St. Louis Secondary Girls 2-1 at St. Charles Lwanga ground. The goal scorers were Tadala Malira and Taona Wailesi. This was one of the preliminary matches in the Matindi … Continue reading
Balaka Honours its Music Legends this Easter sunday
The legends of Alleluya Band are performing live this coming Easter Sunday on the 31st of March at Zuc lodge at 1pm. As Alleluya celebrates its 35th Anniversary of “singing life with joy” a show has been scheduled to award … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Sport, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Alleluya Band, Balaka, easter sunday, Legends, Zuc lodge
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St. Monica Nursery School
Early learning during the childhood days has proved very significant in every kid’s future. Since its opening in 1994, St. Monica Nursery School has provided early education to kids around Balaka town. Kids at the school, guided by their teachers, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Balaka, Don Cesare, Kapandatsitsi, Matola, Mbera, Mr. Mpama, Mrs Jalasi, St. John's, Toleza
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Mkwaso Newspaper Salutes Get up stand up Project
Get up stand up Project has performed tremendously. The good news is all over the streets, no wonder it cannot escape the spheres of Mkwaso Newspaper. The project so far has reached out to 20 villages from Traditional Authorities Nsamala … Continue reading
Andiamo Trust; A Friend of the Youths
Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust has passionate affiliation with youths. Most of them are recruited from the Technical College. Most young men who graduate from the college manage their own workshops or get employed in metal or wood industries. Andiamo Trust … Continue reading
Doctor Gabriele donates a HemoCue to Andiamo Comfort Clinics
Good health is a vital need for the social, economic and spiritual development of every human being. Residents of Andiamo and Balaka have been blessed with the presence of Comfort Clinics. Dr. Gabriele Falagiani of the Pang’ono Pang’ono association in … Continue reading
Balaka athletes get a lesson
Four youths from Balaka, participated in the National Cross Country Competitions on Saturday, 9 February at Kamuzu Institute of Sports in Lilongwe. Guided by trainers Mr. Dennis Phiri and Miss Dalitso Starlet, the four athletes have shown that they … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Sport, Education, News from Malawi
Tagged Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, Balaka, Franco Fiorina
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13 & 14 December, Special Days for Fr. Mario Pacifici
13 December is the Feast Day of Saint Lucy (Santa Lucia). In Italy, this is a special day as parents prepare special gifts for their children. In Malawi, the day goes unnoticed but here at Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) … Continue reading
The Earth is our common house – Dr. Gabriele Falagiani
Doctor Gabriele Falagiani, an Italian, volunteer of Pang’ono Pang’ono Association, in Malawi for ten times in the last 8 years left Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, Balaka – Malawi today 4 December 2012 for Cameroun where he will spend 2 weeks … Continue reading