Today, 11 July is World Population Day (#WPD). The Day was set aside to enhance awareness of population issues, including their relations to the environment and development. The theme for this year’s #WPD commemoration is ‘A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all – Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for…
Read MoreToday, YONECO participated in the National commemoration of World Day against Child Labour (#WDACL) at a function that was held at Bimbi Community Ground in Zomba. The event was celebrated under the theme: “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour.” The guest of honour to the function was Minister of Labour Honourable Vera Kamtukule.
Read More30 June, 2022, YONECO joined the nation in commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC) at Nsondole Primary School in Zomba. The function was spiced up by various edutainment presentations from children and youths reflecting upon the day’s theme. YONECO Cultural Troupe mesmerized the audience with a traditional dance known as Zimbabwe shimmering with…
Read MoreToday, Senior Chief Al-Hajj Katuli from Mangochi district urged members of various community rights groups to desist from corrupt practices in promoting the rights and welfare of people in his area. The Senior Chief sent a stern warning to community leaders who accept bribes from perpetrators of human rights abuses during an interface meeting which…
Read MoreYONECO supported a series of health outreach activities which benefited a total of 114 survivors of Tropical Storm Ana and Tropical Cyclone Gombe at N’ganjo Evacuation Camp in Phalombe district. The activity was conducted in collaboration with Phalombe District Hospital and some of the services that were provided during the activity include; health education on…
Read MoreMulanje is one of the districts in Malawi which register increased number of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases. Community structures like Community Victim Support Units (CVSUs) are key in responding to such incidences at community level. Thus, with support from UNFPA, YONECO trained all CVSU members in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Ndanga…
Read MoreAfter seven days of intensive training on provision of Basic Education Services (BES) to street connect children using smart approach, the trainees have on Tuesday, 21 June, 2022 been awarded certificates of completion. The training has equipped child protection workers from YONECO, Social Welfare, Malawi Police, Health and others with skills on how to reach…
Read MoreThe Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, was among the delegates who attended a High-Level Symposium on Harmful Cultural Practices affecting Children that was held today in Maseru, Lesotho. The symposium was organized as part of the activities that have been lined-up across Africa to mark the commemoration of the 2022 Day of the African…
Read MoreToday, 16 June is the Day of the African Child. This is an annual commemoration that raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to African children. On this Day, let us also extend our scope and advocate for lasting solutions to various barriers which African children continue to face. This…
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