YONECO joined partners and community members in commemorating the Day of the African Child in Nsanje district at a function that was held on 13 August, 2022 at Lulwe Primary School Ground in the area of Traditional Authirity (T/A) Ndamela. The function was presided over by the Chairperson of Nsanje District Council, Rose Makaiyi. YONECO…
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Position Title: Marketing & Communications Officer Reports to: Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) YONECO is a non-governmental organisation that seeks a self – reliant, healthy, empowered, resilient, responsible, and inclusive society that respects democratic values and principles. YONECO is committed to empowering youth, women and children, promoting good health, human…
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Today, 12 August, is the International Youth Day (#IYD). This year, the Day is being commerated under the theme; ‘Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a world for all ages.’
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Violence Against Children (VAC) is among the factors that hinder the progress of many children in Malawi. Heartrendingly, one in five girls and one in seven boys experience sexual violence. Thus, in our efforts towards ensuring that children are protected from such vices we raise awareness about the dangers of VAC and how it…
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Vacancy: Finance Assistant Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) is a non-governmental organisation that seeks a self – reliant, healthy, empowered, resilient, responsible, and inclusive society that respects democratic values and principles. YONECO is committed to empowering youth, women and children, promoting good health, human rights and democratic culture, adapting and mitigating the impact of climate…
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Vacancy: Grants Management and Compliance Coordinator Work Location: Zomba, Malawi Position Start date: As soon as possible. Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) is a non-governmental organisation that that seeks a self – reliant, healthy, empowered, resilient, responsible, and inclusive society that respects democratic values and principles. YONECO is committed to empowering youth, women and children,…
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School related Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has the potential to significantly affect learners’ well-being and performance. It reinforces gendered stereotypes present in society and includes a variety of behaviors such as sexual violence and harassment, corporal punishment and bullying. Schools do not exist in social isolation from their communities. Gender inequalities, violence in homes and societal…
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The Country Director for NCA-DCA, Håvard Hovdhaugen, visited the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mponda in Mangochi district where YONECO is implementing Empowering Young People to Fight Drug and Alcohol Abuse Project. Hovdhaugen had an engagement meeting with young people and community members at Ngowi Village in the district. He also had an interface meeting…
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Today, YONECO Head Office in Zomba hosted leaners from St Anthony Boys Primary School from Thondwe in the district. The leaners who who are in Standard 2 to 7 of their studies were on a learning visit which was aimed at motivating them to work hard in school. The leaners were briefed about YONECO’s general…
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Programme Support Manager for YONECO, Hughes Tawanda Munthali presented a newly introduced project called ‘Connect Malawi Plus: Action for Adolescent Girls and Young Women’ before Lilongwe District Health Management Team (DHMT) that was led by Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Thokozani Liwewe. The three-year project, which will be implemented in Lilongwe with financial support from ViiV…
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