Young people from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwambo in Zomba District have intensified their efforts to combat environmental degradation through an organized tree-planting initiative, supported by Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) under the Making Communities Resilient to Climate Change-Induced Health Challenges Project. The initiative, which goes beyond just planting trees, is focused on…
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Elube Gondwe, from Chikakula village in Rumphi, is a member of the Mother Group for Chivwanyuma Primary School. The 34-year-old mother of four actively supports the implementation of Building Educational Foundations Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme at the school. As a member of Mother Group, Elube actively supports the processes of ensuring that all…
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As part of the Making Communities Resilient to Climate Change-Induced Health Challenges Project being implemented in Traditional Authority (TA) Mposa, Machinga, a trained Community-Based Organization (CBO) member is driving change through the promotion of climate-smart agricultural practices aimed at reducing soil erosion and ensuring food security. The CBO member organizes frequent community sensitization sessions through…
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Today, we were honoured to host the US Chief of Mission to Malawi, Amy W. Diaz, at our Head Office in Zomba. Chargé d’Affaires Diaz held a fruitful engagement meeting with our programmes team, which was led by our Vice Board Chairperson, Dr Immaculate Chamangwana. After a tour of our key departments, including our ICT…
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Ana mukuwawona pa chitchunziwa ndi apa Lilongwe Social Rehabilitation Centre komwe Boma la Malawi mothandizana ndi bungwe la YONECO amapeleka chisamaliro kwa anawa. Anawa lero atchena ma yunifomu aku sululu atsopano. Yunifomuzi ndi mphatso kuchokera kwa mayi Kaitano komanso mayi Chimwaza omwe ndi munthu ndi mkulu wake. Mayi Chimwaza ali ndi shopu yosoka zovala ndipo…
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The Executive Director of YONECO was among key participants at the Voice Up Online: Training and Consultation on Online Harms, held on 23rd June 2025 in Livingstone, Zambia. The high-level event was convened by Child Helpline International in collaboration with UNICEF and the Global Cybersecurity Forum, bringing together regional child protection experts and frontline practitioners…
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Enhanced coordination between school and community members across various schools in Chitipa district has led to significant progress in the implementation of the Building Education Foundations Through Innovation and Technology (#BEFIT) programme. There has been a notable reduction in cases of damaged gadgets and a surge in community participation during various activities organized under the…
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#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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From 16 to 18 June 2025, YONECO organized a three-day review and planning meeting with district staff from Chikwawa, Mulanje, Ntcheu, and Nsanje. The session aimed to assess the progress of the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) project, focusing on its journey from inception to this date. During the meeting, district teams…
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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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