YONECO is conducting a three-day training for women-led community-based organizations (CBOs) in Phalombe and Machinga districts under its project on sustaining community movements for peacebuilding and humanitarian response in Malawi. The initiative, funded by UN Women, aims to strengthen women’s participation in decision-making, conflict prevention, and humanitarian response across Phalombe and Machinga districts. The training,…
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YONECO conducted a drug and substance abuse awareness session at STAR Private Secondary School in Blantyre on 26 November 2025. The session featured interactive discussions, real-life testimonials, and presentations on the dangers of substances such as alcohol, cannabis, and synthetic drugs. Students explored peer and societal pressures, learned resilience strategies, and engaged in role-playing exercises…
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YONECO held a two-day multi-sectoral workshop in Mponela, Dowa, from 25 – 26 November to develop adolescent-friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) communication materials under the ACE Project. The workshop brought together stakeholders from Dedza and Mchinji, including District Youth and Gender Officers, Health Promotion Officers, Youth-Friendly Health Services Coordinators, and youth representatives,…
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The national launch of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) took place on 25 November at Khwisa Primary School Ground in Balaka, bringing together government officials, civil society organizations, development partners, and community members in a united call to end violence against women and girls — particularly in digital spaces. The…
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#YONECO with support from UN Women under the Sustaining Community Women Movement for Peace Building and Humanitarian Response project, is this week conducting community football drills in the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Kaduya and Nkumba in Phalombe district. Through these sessions, #YONECO is spreading messages of peace building and conflict resolution, humanitarian work, and…
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Today, we join the world in launching the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Together, let’s raise our voices, challenge harmful norms, and stand with survivors. Violence has no place in our homes, schools, or communities. #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism
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Today, YONECO celebrates every child’s right to safety, love, education, and a brighter future. We reaffirm our commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse and empowering them to grow, learn, and thrive. Every child deserves a voice. Every child deserves a chance. #WorldChildrensDay #ProtectChildren #YONECO
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YONECO is delighted to welcome six interns to the organisation’s District Office in Rumphi, where they will further their academic and professional development. Here are the introductions of the four interns: Asayile Chiwale is a third-year Social Science student at the University of Malawi (UNIMA). He joins YONECO as a practicum student, contributing to women…
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Wisdom Thulu is a third-year Bachelor of Social Work student at the University of Malawi, currently doing an attachment at the YONECO office in Rumphi district. As a Social Work intern, his role involves supporting child protection initiatives and case management activities, engaging with children, families, and the community to ensure their safety and well-being.…
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Owen Nkhata is a third-year Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work) student at the University of Malawi. He is currently working as intern at YONECO Office in Rumphi district. The internship allows him to apply academic knowledge to practical social work through activities such as community sensitization, case assessments, psychosocial support, youth empowerment, and report…
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