Compelled by the increasing mental health challenges among young people in Zomba, YONECO, through its Tithandizane Helpline Services Department, has embarked on outreach activities targeting the youth through various establishments including schools and religious spaces. On 15 September, 2024, YONECO counsellors facilitated a mental health outreach session at Chinamwali CCAP Church in the district. The…
Read MoreIn a drive to enhance positive parenting, YONECO has intensified parenting activities in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Malemia in Zomba district. The sessions are aimed at equipping parents and guardians of adolescent boys and girls with relevant knowledge and skills for raising children to successfully transition into adulthood. So far, a total of…
Read More16th September, 2024 marked the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic year and YONECO’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres across Malawi have welcomed new leaners who have joined the establishments. These were moments of mixed emotions, both sadness and excitement, as parents and guardians bid farewell to their children as they were dropping them off for…
Read MoreWe are in September 2024 and have four months until the end of the year. We need to start thinking and reviewing our year and asking what we are achieving, what we are not achieving. At YONECO, we note that there are a number of issues that need to be reflected on. Firstly, we would…
Read MoreOn 28 August 2024, conducted supportive supervision for Tiphuke and Abwenzi women’s Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) at Ndiyesa Mwana Village, in the area of Traditional Authority Mwambo in Zomba district. The exercise was aimed at providing comprehensive support to the groups to ensure their effective functioning, sustainability, and empowerment of the members. YONECO…
Read MoreIn a bid to empower communities to contribute to the fulfilment of adolescent girls’ Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), YONECO has been supporting community dialogue sessions on the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dedza and Mchinji districts. The sessions are led by trained community facilitators using the Start Awareness Support Action (SASA!) methodology.…
Read MoreToday, as we commemorate the World Humanitarian Day, YONECO stands in solidarity with all humanitarian workers across the globe who put their lives on the line to serve and protect communities affected by conflicts and disasters. #ActForHumanity
Read MoreYONECO participated in three-day training sessions of 45 Adolescent Mental Health Coaches in Chikwawa district. The intervention is aimed at addressing mental health challenges which affect young people, particularly as a result of trauma caused by natural disasters. The training sessions were concurrently conducted from 14 to 16 August, 2024 in the areas of Traditional…
Read MoreYONECO invites applicants from suppliers for the provision of various goods and services. The purpose of this pre-qualification exercise is to competitively identify suppliers to be included in a shortlist of suitable suppliers capable of providing goods and services for the period 2024 – 2026 in various categories. Follow the link to access the full…
Read MoreYONECO FM Radio Station, specializing in development communication and operating under the umbrella of a reputable Non-Government Organization, seeks dynamic and experienced Sales Agents. The ideal candidates will bridge the gap between programmatic issues pertinent to NGOs and government clients and the business-savvy requirements of corporate clients. They will be adept at selling, reporting, and…
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