In a bid to contribute towards mitigating the impact of climate change, YONECO has established a tree nursery in Rumphi that will provide seedlings to local youth clubs and schools around Rumphi Boma. Currently, a total of 200 tree saplings have been cultivated intending to reduce climate-related disasters by planting trees around schools, and other…
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Making Voices Count (MVC) is a community-based project that seeks to empower communities surrounding mining areas to hold miners and mining companies accountable and contribute to the social and economic development of youth, women and children. MVC recognises that communities are rights holders as well as duty bearers. Communities as rights holders should ensure that…
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On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Human Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Happy Human Rights Day, everyone! #freedomequalityandjusticeforall
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Gender-Based Violence (#GBV) is a pervasive issue that hinders progress and the realization of socioeconomic rights for all people across the globe. This year’s16 Days of Activism against #GBV has started on a promising note with many districts reaffirming their commitment to eliminating the vice. Today is the 11th day of the campaign, and we…
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Wanangwa Kalua is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with a major in Social Work at the University of Malawi. He joined YONECO as a Programs Intern at the Rumphi district office on September 4, 2023. In his role as a Programs Intern, Wanangwa has exhibited innovation, creativity, diligence, and a…
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Dear Esteemed Readers, As we bid farewell to December 2023, we find ourselves in reflection, contemplating the impact of the year that has passed. In this edition of the December 2023 Corner, we dedicate our focus to the profound messages delivered by three remarkable women during a high-level meeting on ending child marriages worldwide and…
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Adult literacy education is essential for improving people’s quality of life and contributes to the overall development of the society as a whole. In a significant milestone, the Malawi government has today launched the National Adult Literacy and Education Strategic Plan which is aimed at steering and guiding the implementation of adult literacy education in…
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YONECO has trained 30 peer mobilizers in a bid to improve the quality, access, and retention of Sexual Reproductive Health (#SRH) services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (#AGYW) in some parts of Lilongwe City. The trained cadres are expected to enhance the agency and efficacy of their fellow #AGYWs in the targeted communities towards…
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World Children’s Day is dedicated to raising awareness about children’s rights and improving their welfare. It is celebrated annually on November 20 as a remembrance of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly in 1959. This year’s commemoration theme is ‘for every child, every right.’
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