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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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Tag Archives: Balaka
I want to save as many as I can – Jack
Jack Edward aka “Kafadala” came up in the open to declare that he is HIV positive. Jack, a father of three, was born on 20th June, 1972. He comes from Wadi Village, Traditional Authority Nsamala in Balaka. Currently, he is … 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
Posted in Education, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged AEI, Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, Balaka, Beppe, franco, Malawi
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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
Andrea: A Genius Machine Operator
His size can cheat you. He is not big. Yet he operates big machines. He able to work on maize mill shafts, threads, straighten motor vehicle heads and propellers. Andrea Mulowa, just 23, is a son of Bazilio Mulowa, the … Continue reading
Interview with Luca Pozzoni & Alessandro Maggi
Luca Pozzoni and Alessandro Maggi are from Bergamo City in Italy and have been in Balaka, Malawi for 6 months. In these Interviews Alessandro and Luca share their experience during their stay in the country. Q: Tell us a gift … Continue reading
Interview with Alessandro Maggi
Alessandro Maggi, 23 years old, from Bergamo (Italy), volunteer in Malawi for 6 months. Why did you come to Balaka (Malawi)? I came because of different reasons, and it is not easy for me to explain. I had a need … Continue reading
A Judicial Officer Lectures form One Pupils
His Worship Damson Banda, an experienced Balaka Magistrate, gave a lecture on Judicial Systems to a form one class of Andiamo Secondary School at the invitation of the school’s Department of Human Sciences. The lecture, which lasted nearly 2 hours, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, News from Malawi
Tagged Andiamo, Andiamo Education Institutions, Balaka, Damson Banda, Judicially, Malawi, V Sibu
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