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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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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
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
When the Spirit of Andiamo Grips You
Less than one year stay at Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust (AYCT) Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi seems to understand the spirit of Andiamo. He has already advised Andiamo Education Institutions (AEI) office to identify two needy students (a boy and a girl) whom … Continue reading
A Lady cobbler in the making
The story of Joyce Kazembe who has been working as a secretary in the cobbler sect of Andiamo is told to counter the ‘in born talent’ expression. She has spent time watching Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi [the young man who yielded fame … Continue reading
Andiamo artist grabs a new spot
The artist; Dave Pabros has moved from his old container studio to a new compartment right at the front of Andiamo Trust next to the cobbler section. “Now I can fit in comfortably and access water for my equipments inside … Continue reading
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The Young man behind Andiamo Shoes
He has inborn flair of shoemaking. The talent that genetically transferred from his father has tremendously yielded him so much fame and distinction, Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi now 21, admits he is growing at a supersonic speed. His talents have grabbed him … Continue reading
Best of the Cobbler
The abstractness of design calls not only for talent but dedication and scrutiny of people’s needs at respective times. Pleasing to time, tradition and fashion are the new shoes made at the cobbler section. the venture of making new designs … Continue reading