ABOUT
History and Background
Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust is a Malawian non-governmental organization based in Balaka District. For over 45 years, we have worked to expand access to education, healthcare, social inclusion, sports, and culture, supporting children, youth, and families through an integrated and community-rooted model.
With the support of Orizzonte Malawi Onlus and many valued partners, Andiamo has grown from a grassroots initiative into a structured local organization working every day to strengthen dignity, opportunity, and resilience in Balaka.
Over the years, Andiamo has built:
We believe that real change must be community-driven. Our work is guided by the belief that development should be rooted in local knowledge, supported by partnerships, and aimed at long-term sustainability. Our integrated approach recognizes that access to education, health, and opportunity must go hand in hand.
Education: Early childhood education centres, secondary school, and technical college
Social Development: Caring the most vulnerable with Tigawane Project for vulnerable children and vulnerable elderly
Healthcare: Anciamo community Hospital and 2 rural health centres
Sports and Culture:: Events for community engagement and sensitization
Our longstanding partnership with Orizzonte Malawi Onlus, our Italian sister organization, has played a crucial role in our growth, supporting our mission through fundraising, awareness campaigns, and technical cooperation.
We are also proud to collaborate with several national and international partners who are vital to our daily work, including the Segal Family Foundation, Be That Girl Foundation, CHAM (Christian Health Association of Malawi), and Zero Più – Medicina per lo Sviluppo.
Alongside these, we are grateful for the continued support of many individual donors, associations, and friends who believe in our vision and walk with us to build a better future, together.
Advancing a Just and Inclusive
Future through
EDUCATION
4 Early childhood education centres, secondary school, and technical college.
HEALTH
Anciamo community Hospital and 2 rural health centres.
SPORTS & CULTURE
Events for community engagement and sensitization
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Caring the most vulnerable With Tigawane Project for vulnerable children and vulnerable elderly
Mission
education and healthcare, for a wide
community in Balaka, Malawi
Vision
A just, inclusive, and self-reliant society where every person—especially the most vulnerable—can grow in dignity, knowledge, and opportunity.
What We Do
Andiamo works across four main areas: Education, Healthcare, Social Inclusion and Development, and Sports and Culture. Through these areas, we provide learning opportunities, health services, child and elderly care, livelihood support, community events, and spaces for participation and growth
Our Approach
We believe lasting change grows from within the community. For this reason, we combine local leadership, practical services, and long-term partnerships to respond to real needs and build sustainable opportunities in Balaka.
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by values that shape every decision, partnership, and action we take
to serve the community
Solidarity
We stand with the most vulnerable and work together to build a more just society.
Community
We believe change happens when people come together with shared purpose and mutual respect.
Inclusion
Every person matters. We embrace diversity and reject any form of discrimination.
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We serve to restore and protect the inherent dignity of each human being.
Board Members
Andiamo Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, which ensures that our work remains faithful
to the Constitution and our founding mission. The Board provides oversight, accountability, and guidance,
while the local management team leads the daily implementation of programs and activities on the ground
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through strong and trusted partnerships. Orizzonte
Malawi Onlus, our longstanding sister organization in Italy, has played a central role in supporting Andiamo
through fundraising, volunteering, awareness-raising, and cooperation across many programmes.
Alongside Orizzonte, several organizations play a vital role in our mission:
partnering with Andiamo on a major scholarship and mentoring programme for more than 100 vulnerable girls in Balaka District, and from 2026 co-launching the Pathway Centre.
supporting us since 2025 with unrestricted funding and training in communication, accounting, reporting, and networking.
with whom we have cooperated for over seven years and of whose Luminary Circle we are proud to be part.
supporting our clinical staff for nine years with medical training in maternity, neonatology, and developmental neurology.
which supports a significant share of our clinical staff payroll.
collaborating with Andiamo Technical College and subsidising fees for technical students.
playing a vital role in psychology and mental health support for Tigawane Family House, vulnerable scholars, and other vulnerable situations, including training for social educators and mentors.
supporting our borehole rehabilitation project and other initiatives.
providing flexible support to Andiamo through Orizzonte Malawi.
supporting us since 2025 with unrestricted funding and training in communication, accounting, reporting, and networking.
supporting us annually according to specific needs, especially for Tigawane Family House and education programmes.
In addition to these institutional partners, our network of followers, volunteers, and friends is of vital importance
to Andiamo. Their ongoing commitment, presence, and support help us sustain and deepen our work in Balaka.