Month: August 2025

On 15 August 2025, YONECO joined partners, stakeholders, and community members in commemorating Day of the African Child (#DAC), which took place at Undani, Traditional Authority (T/A) Kapeni in Blantyre. Among other activities, YONECO showcased its work and impact through a pavilion, where participants, led by the guest of honour, had the opportunity to learn…

YONECO, with support from LifeLine International has organized a live panel discussion on suicide prevention that will air in the evening of 16 August 2025. The panel discussion will bring together mental health experts, advocates, and community voices to address the growing concern of suicide and the importance of mental well-being in Malawi. Organized under…

Nkhande Primary School has emerged victorious in the Forest Land Restoration Quiz competition, which drew participation from 10 primary schools across Ntcheu District. The wee-long competition, which commenced on 5 August 2025 has ended today, 9 August 2025, with an award ceremony that celebrated the top performers and their commitment to environmental conservation. The quiz…

Dear Readers, The themes for August 2025 were hard to come by, considering the surprises that occurred in the last ten days of July 2025. The challenging aspects of selecting running mates for 16 September 2025, combined with the hype generated by these surprises, created a significant obstacle that made writing quite difficult. The hopefuls…

Communities surrounding Vumo Primary School in Chitipa are constructing three teacher houses to attract and retain more educators in a bid to sustain the positive impact of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) programme. The initiative comes in response to the growing demand for teachers at the school, where only four teachers…

YONECO, with support from Foundation S, conducted malaria prevention awareness sessions in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwambo on 27 and 28 July 2025 to educate community members on the connection between malaria, climate change, and public health. The sessions that focused on more than just creating awareness but empowering communities to take ownership…