Month: October 2021

As one way of improving nutrition and economic status of Young People Living with HIV (YPLH), YONECO through Investing for Impact of HIV/AIDS among Young People Project supported four youth support groups from Ntcheu district with portable groundnuts grinders. The handover ceremony of the groundnuts grinders was done in the area of Group Village Head…

Today, YONECO conducted a career guidance session with girls at St Monica Secondary School in Mangochi district. The session was aimed at equipping young girls with knowledge on how they can set goals and have them achieved. Students were also advised to desist from sexual relationships because they may result in them making poor choices…

The Executive Director of YONECO – MacBain Mkandawire has called for concerted efforts towards empowering community members to sustainably manage Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres in rural areas. The Executive Director of YONECO made the remarks during the commemoration of ECD Awareness and Advocacy Week that was held on 18th October, 2021 in Mangochi district.…

Ululani nkhanza zomwe ana akukumana nazo poimba foni ku Tithandizane National Child Helpline pa 116 ndipo mukhozanso kuulula nkhanza zochitika chifukwa wina ndi mwamuna kapena mkazi poimba foni pa 5600. Kumbukirani kuti nambalazi ndizaulere.

If suicide crosses your mind, just know that I would rather listen to your story than attend your funeral.

In collaboration with Likhubula Youth Organization and AFRIpads, we engaged adolescent girls on menstrual health and hygiene. The activity targeted girls’ clubs from the area of Group Village Head (GVH) Nambesya in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Chikowi in Zomba district. The girls were introduced to various tips for happier and healthier menstrual periods.…

To the world, you are a mother. To your child, you are the world. Happy mother’s day to all mothers in Malawi and the whole world. Our usual commitment is that no child will be abused under our watch. Remember, our toll free child helpline (116) operates 24 hours every day.

In January, 2020 YONECO conducted a tree planting exercise at Ndangopuma in Zomba district in order to dress the hill that lost its glory due to deforestation. 22 months down the line, the fruits of the tree planting initiative are now very promising. Out of the 2000 trees that were planted, close inspection shows that…

Today, Malawi has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) The Guest of Honour to this function which is being held at Lozi Primary School in Nkhotakota district is the Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare – honourable Dr. Patricia Kaliati. Hon. Kaliati was…

Today is International Day of the Girl Child. The day is being commemorated under the them Digital Generation: Our generation.