YONECO in collaboration with District Community Development Office (DCDO) facilitated the establishment of Savings and Loans Groups (SLGs) for beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP) in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mnthilamanja in Mulanje. The initiative aims to enhance the impact of the SCTP by promoting financial independence and self-reliance among the targeted…
Read MoreIn the heart of Rumphi, Chivwanyuma Primary School stands as a beacon of innovation and resilience. As one of the schools implementing the BEFIT program, this institution has embraced the challenge of integrating technology into its classrooms with open arms. The journey has not been without its obstacles. In the initial months, the school struggled…
Read MoreOn 19 November, 2024, YONECO organized a meeting at Kazembe, Zomba to sensitize community members about the significance of early childhood education on a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. YONECO, through its Child Protection and Development Programme, has been establishing Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers across Malawi to ensure that children from various socioeconomic…
Read MoreOn 22 November, 2024, YONECO, in partnership with Operation Mobilization provided free lunch for street-connected children in Machinga district. The initiative was conceived to offer social support and to raise awareness about child rights among the street-connected children. In addition, the initiative sought to build partnerships and to promote the well-being and rights of vulnerable…
Read MoreYONECO convened three-day workshop sessions with various key stakeholders in Dedza and Mchinji districts in a bid to develop strategies and action plans for ending child marriages and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHR) affecting adolescent girls in the districts. The strategy development and action planning exercises were informed the issues that transpired from various community…
Read MoreSchool authorities in Ntcheu district have described the Forest Land Restoration (FLR) Project, which YONECO is implementing in the district with funding from FAO, as beneficial in the restoration of Mpira Dam catchment area. The remarks were made by the authorities after a sensitization meeting which YONECO in collaboration with Ntcheu District Forestry Office convened…
Read MoreOn 18th November 2024, YONECO in collaboration with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) conducted an awareness session on mental health issues with Form 3 and 4 students at Nyika Progressive Private Secondary School. The session was aimed at equipping the students with practical strategies and coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, and other…
Read MoreRead/download YONECO Voice Montly Nesletter – December, 2024
Read MoreHuman Rights Day is a global annual event that is commemorated on 10 December. In his message, the Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, has emphasized that “We must hold ourselves accountable and always remain transparent in our deeds as we demand for the same from those in positions of power and authority.”
Read MoreBetween March of 2022 to March 2023, Malawi experienced the deadliest cholera outbreak in history. The outbreak left a cumulative death toll of 1,772 people. The prolonged outbreak vindicates the impact of climate change leading to heavy flooding and drying up of hygienic water sources. Such challenges have been compelling people to consume unclean water.…
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