Year: 2021

Today, 12 November 2021, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) which, among others, will see to it that all the survivors of defilement are getting justice. By Titus Linzie- Lilongwe

Yesterday, we organised a learning visit to Lake Malawi Museum for children who attend sessions at an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre which we established at Mangochi Boma. The session was aimed at ensuring that the children should be able to learn and appreciate the history of the area in which they live in. A…

MacBain Mkandawire – It’s always satisfying when you see the project results. Our young women doing the internship at Amarylis Hotels in Blantyre. Thanks to Management of Amaryllis Hotels for being there to partners on this. This us under the Ana Patsogolo Activity (APA) and this is the Siyankha Model for economic empowerment. APA is…

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.…