On 18 September, 2022, officers from YONECO’s Tithandizane Helpline Services facilitated an awareness session with members of Desire Youth Club from Malonje Village in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Malemia in Zomba district.
The session was attended by 17 members (5 boys and 12 girls) of club in a bid to prevent drug and alcohol abuse among young people.
The session focused on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and how the two vices impact on socioecomic welfare of young people and the society as a whole.
Further to this, the session’s lead facilitator, Keston Mulebe, urged the participants to seek help on various issues that affect them.
The Chairperson for the youth club, Wiseman Wiskiti thanked YONECO for the support it provides to the youth in the area.
