Month: October 2025

The District Executive Committees (DECs) for Chikwawa and Nsanje have formally endorsed a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded project aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable households across Chikwawa, Nsanje, and Phalombe districts. During separate meetings held between 22nd and 24th October, DEC members were briefed about the project, titled Climate…

On 22nd October 2025, YONECO conducted a mental health awareness session with students at Ntaja Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Machinga. The session focused on understanding the causes of poor mental health, which include family history, negative life experiences, and drug and substance abuse. The officers also discussed the effects of mental health challenges,…

YONECO has been conducting life skills sessions at Chitipa Model Primary School with the aim of inspiring girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams. The sessions emphasized much on the importance of education in unlocking their full potential and creating a brighter future. The discussions also touched on the harsh realities faced by…

YONECO officers in Mulanje have conducted spot awareness sessions with Taxi Bicycle Operators (TBOs) around Mulanje Boma, focusing on the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The sessions aimed to engage one of the most mobile and hard-to-reach groups in the community due to the nature of their work, which involves travelling long distances daily. During…

YONECO Machinga District Office conducted a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention awareness session at Luntha Private Secondary School, equipping students with knowledge and practical skills to manage their mental well-being. The session focused on helping learners understand the importance of taking care of their mental health and adopting healthy coping mechanisms when faced with challenges.…

Counsellors from the Tithandizane Helpline Services of YONECO held a mental health awareness session with young people at the Zomba Central Hospital’s Youth Friendly Health Services (YFHS) Corner. During the discussion, the young people identified academic pressure, family conflicts, relationship challenges, and unemployment as some of the leading factors contributing to mental health issues among…

Over 160 students at Assalam Girls Secondary School in Zomba District took part in an interactive Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness session organized by the Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO), aimed at empowering young girls with knowledge and courage to combat GBV in their communities. The session, held at the school campus, focused on equipping students…

YONECO and the Primary Education Advisor (PEA) for Kaseye Zone, equipped learners at Naching’amba Primary School in Chitipa with essential skills to make the most of their tablet-enabled learning sessions under Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) programme. The session, attended by 233 learners (111 boys and 122 girls), focused on helping the…