“As a society, we cannot afford to postpone investing in children until they become adults, nor can we wait until they reach school age – a time when it may be too late to intervene. The best evidence supports the policy prescription: invest in the very young and improve basic learning and socialization skills.” –…
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Young people need adequate information about Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and this is one the key determinants of their bright future and wellbeing as they transition to adulthood.
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YONECO stimulates citizens’ voice and provides local communities with platforms to demand and promote social accountability. We use Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFMs), community interface and dialogue sessions, budget tracking, and the YONECO FM Radio to facilitate and promote real social accountability.
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We run a 24/7 community-of-interest radio station with nationwide coverage, the YONECO FM Radio, which provides a trusted platform for engagement and disseminating information on issues such as governance and human rights, GBV, SRHR, gender equality, education, and sustainable development. YONECO also uses SMS bulk tool, social media, web-based portals, and community participatory theatre (through…
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YONECO provides opportunities and competencies to young people aged 10 to 29 for them to adequately respond to issues affecting them especially poverty. We develop young people by empowering them with life skills, technical skills, resources, information, digital and financial literacy to enhance their independence and active participation in development processes.
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YONECO employs Gender Transformative Approaches, involves males as agents of change, and facilitates community dialogue with community gatekeepers including traditional and religious leaders to transform social norms and promote gender equality. We empower women and girls with skills, resources, information and financial literacy to enhance their bargaining power and assertiveness to participate equally in all…
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YONECO prevents and responds to violence against women/girls using the national Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Crisis Line which includes a 24/7 toll-free hotline (5600) for reporting VAWG, and accessing psychosocial support and information.
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