YONECO Joins Regional Dialogue on Feminist Funding Amid Rising Threats to Women’s Rights in Africa

#YONECO is attending the regional dialogue on feminist funding for women’s movements in East and Southern Africa, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 16th to 20th June 2025. Key items on the agenda include discussions on strengthening financing for women’s rights organizations amidst ongoing pushbacks against efforts to achieve gender equality. Speaking to representatives…

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Malawi Hosts Pan‑African Day of the African Child Commemoration in Lilongwe

Malawi is today hosting the continental commemoration of the Day of the African Child at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. This year’s event is being held under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” The high-level gathering has brought together over 800 children and various stakeholders from across…

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Role of Early Childhood Development in Sustainable Development

The Government of Malawi acknowledges the significance of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and promotes access to a minimum of 12 years of formal education for all citizens. In a bid to compliment Malawi government’s efforts towards sustainable national development, YONECO has ECD Programmes in 16 districts across country. Quality early childhood education lays the foundation…

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YONECO Supports Final Round of Drought Relief Cash Transfers in Chikwawa

YONECO participated in the third and final round of cash transfers that was facilitated by Eagles Relief in Chikwawa district under the Malawi Drought Response Project, which is funded by ECHO through CARE Malawi. The initiative aims to provide critical support to vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, expectant mothers, and lactating women, who have been…

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YONECO Reaches 978 Learners with Child Rights Awareness at Malawi Trade Fair

On 28 May 2025, #YONECO engaged 978 learners from 14 schools in Child Rights Awareness Sessions aimed at empowering them to know and defend their rights while recognizing their related responsibilities. The sessions were held on Children’s Day at this year’s Malawi International Trade Fair at Chichiri, Blantyre. During the sessions, our team discussed with…

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