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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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Africa in Colours: The experience of Donatella and Elena in Malawi
“I came with an open heart and I found the Africa I thought”, these were the first words of Donatella, Italian volunteer, sharing the experience of living in Balaka, Malawi. Words that immediately confirm the goodness and generosity of her … Continue reading
Teaching the Talent
They have the talent and they can’t just have it for themselves. Dona and Elena on Saturday spent their day with Tigawane kids, teaching them little skills of painting and drawing. It was a wonderful experience for both parties. “We … Continue reading
Posted in News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Donatella, Elena, Elton Chagwa, Harry Pongolani, Pemphero Nkhoma, Tigawane
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Art Therapy in the Comfort Clinic
In the past few days Donatella and Elena visited Andiamo. They have coalesced with Dave Pabros; the Andiamo artist to paint the interior walls of the Comfort clinics paediatric hospital. Besides the decorative function that appeals to every eye, the … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, News from Malawi, Social Development
Tagged Andiamo Trust, Comfort Clinics, Dave Pabros, Donatella, Elena, Harry Pongolani
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