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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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AEI in tree planting
Andiamo Education Institutions (AEI) students planted 1000 trees in Balaka at Andiamo Campus on 11 February 2012 as one way of restoring the natural beauty which was carelessly destroyed. The function was organized by Wildlife Club of AEI, and in … Continue reading
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Tagged AEI, Andiamo, Andiamo Education Institutions, Balaka, Don Cesare, Fr. Mario
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Let’s share
When Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust thought of naming the street kids project “Tigawane” (Let’s share) the name made sense. We surely must share the little that we have. But little did we know that “tigawane” would spread to everything. In … Continue reading
Not mere bricks
We were told that Andiamo Education Institutions would have a new girls’ hostel. When we saw trucks bringing bricks, sand… we were sure we would have it. Obviously, it was good news. Good, because the hostels we have right now … Continue reading
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Tagged AEI, Andiamo Education Institutions, Balaka, franco, Italy, Malawi, volunteer
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New Girls Hostel take shape
The Construction of 2 block girls hostel at Andiamo Education Institutions campus will be ready by Apri l this year, says Philipo Makina, the Foreman. He says this is possible despite the fuel problem rocking the country. “We are concerned … Continue reading
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Tagged AEI, Balaka, Blantyre, Franco Fiorina, Malawi, Philipo Makina
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AEI commemorate Chilembwe day in style
Andiamo Education Institutions commemorated Chilembwe day with different sporting activities. Students under AEI gathered at Comfort ground where sporting activities were taking place. Students competed in Basketball, Athletics, Volleyball, Draft, Chess, Table tennis, Netball and football.In football, form three and … Continue reading
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Tagged AEI, Andiamo Education Institutions, Balaka, John Chilembwe, Malawi, TEVET
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Balaka market burnt down Petrol suspected as the cause
Vendors in Balaka main market have nothing to depend on after fire gutted down almost half of the market on Saturday night. The fire which started around 9 pm was extinguished by well wishers who rushed to the scene of … Continue reading
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Tagged Balaka, Balaka Town Council, Blantyre, Fire brigade, Lucius Banda, Malawi, Mangochi, Ronald Chanthunya, Thom Mnesa, Titani Chadwala, Zomba
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Early Christmas for Andiamo Music School
Some Christmas gifts will come and go but this one will not. The Department of Performing Arts of the Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi has awarded a certificate to Thom Damba Junior, a Principal of … Continue reading
Admarc in a thrilling game on Sunday at Balaka stadium.
Anderson Zimena and Frank Chikufenji’s goals after 33 and 81 minutes respectively were enough to end Manjawira’s unbeaten record in the league. The visitors’ consolation goal came through Duli Lidaka at the 75th minute. For becoming champions, Chilobwe received K130 000 and a glittering … Continue reading
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Tagged Admarc, Andiamo, Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, Andrew Galeta, Balaka, Chilobwe football club, football, Malawi, Manjawila
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Ideologies don’t save the world – Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI has devoted his message for XLV World Day of Peace which falls on 1 January 2012 to the theme of education: Educating Young People in Justice and Peace in the conviction that “the young, with their enthusiasm and idealism, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Sport, Education, News from Italy, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Andiamo Education Institutions, Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust, Balaka, Creator, dignity, Educating Young People in Justice and Peace, educational institutions, Educators, Freedom, God, hope, ideologies, Malawi, Pope Benedict XVI, The Pope, World Day of Peace, Youth of Balaka
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Christmas Message by Fr. Mario Pacifici
Christmas 2011 Today, 14 December, is my birthday and I invite you to join me in thanking the Lord for the simple and great gift of life, with its joy and sorrows. Day by day it is a renewed commitment … Continue reading
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Tagged Andiamo, Balaka, commitment, Fr.Mario Pacifici, fulness, generosity, Italy, lord, opinion, Telesa of Calcutta
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