Month: March 2025

Mwendowangoma Savings and Loans Groups (SLGs) was established under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) Project in September 2024 in the area of Senior Traditional Authority (STA) Golasi in Chikwawa. The group was established to help recipients of the Social Cash Transfer Programme (#SCTP) in graduating to economic independence by saving and…

Andrew Mlenga, a hardworking eight-year-old Standard 4 learner at Kaseye Primary School, hails from a remote and mountainous village called Vumbo, in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwaulambia in Chitipa district. Andrew is among the many primary school learners in Malawi who have experienced a remarkable positive impact on their learning abilities with the…

Partners that are implementing the Malawi Drought Response Project, which is being funded by ECHO, have handed over Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) materials to Thyolo District Council to support 188 households that have been affected by Cyclone Jude. The partners, YONECO and FOCCAD, led by Self Help Africa, provided the humanitarian assistance that included…

YONECO, in collaboration with the Chikwawa District Agriculture Office, conducted a hands-on training session for facilitators in cooking demonstrations under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) project. The training aimed to equip 23 Community-Based Trainers (CBTs) with essential skills in preparing nutritious meals. These trained CBTs will, in turn, share their knowledge…

Ntcheu District Social Welfare Officer, Rodwell Chunga, has called on community leaders to ensure that beneficiaries of social cash transfers are not excluded from receiving other forms of social protection support. He made the plea on Tuesday during the ongoing case management training under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP GEAR) project…

On 11 March, 2025, we held a mobile school session targeting children at Mwenyekondo Village in Area 36, Lilongwe. The session was attended by a total of 41 children, consisting of 31 boys and 10 girls. Mobile school sessions provide learning opportunities and pave the way for children’s brighter futures. #MobileSchool | #EducationForAll | #RightToEducation

YONECO, with support from Trócaire and CAVWOC, has trained members of Community Action Groups (CAGs) and faith leaders from various areas in Balaka district on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Community from various areas around Balaka district. The training aimed at addressing gaps in GBV prevention and referral…

YONECO conducted a session on child development at MAT Academy in the Zomba. During the session, the learners were informed about various forms of abuse they may encounter, such as child labour, sexual abuse, harassment, sexual assault, and neglect, among others. The learners were encouraged to report such cases to parents, guardians, teachers, or through…

Learners at Kapenda Primary School in Chitipa district have expressed their appreciation to the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT), which they have commended for promoting hygiene and student welfare while improving academic outcomes. Mercy Banda, Standard 4 learner: “Before BeFIT, we used to sit on the floor during lessons, which was uncomfortable…

Today YONECO joined Malawi government and various stakeholders in commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day. The event featured Deputy Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Honourable Halima Daud, MP, as the guest of honor who officially launched the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations in Blantyre. The Deputy Minister also visited YONECO’s booth, where…