Ivy Nyirongo

Ivy Nyirongo holds a Diploma in Nutrition, Food Security, and Sustainable Development from Domasi Development College. Ivy is a Women and Gender Programme Intern. In her role, she is actively involved in advocating for women’s rights, promoting gender equality, and supporting women’s economic empowerment. Ivy has acquired valuable skills in case management, facilitation, documentation, and…

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Asayile Chiwale

Asayile Chiwale is a third-year Social Science student at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), currently working as a programmes intern at YONECO’s district office in Rumphi. In this role, Asayile is involved in supporting the implementation of various programmatic activities, particularly on promotion of gender equality, women’s empowerment and case management, including community mobilisation. Asayile…

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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬!

As YONECO, we are pleased to welcome a team of interns from various Malawian intuitions of higher learning who have joined our vibrant team at district office in Machinga. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢, we have: Adriana Maseko, Bridget Phiri, Grace Mughogho, and Dorofina Kawawa who are all pursuing Community Development.…

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YONECO Trains 50 Community Facilitators to Strengthen Father Involvement in Mchinji

YONECO conducted an orientation session for 50 community facilitators who will take the lead in engaging fathers in the upbringing of their children across Mchinji District. For many communities, the limited participation of fathers in child-rearing has contributed to communication gaps within families, often leaving adolescents to depend on unreliable sources for information, especially on…

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YONECO Promotes Youth Empowerment Through Open Day Events in Mchinji

YONECO rolled out Youth Open Day events across Mchinji District to provide young people with a platform to share experiences, showcase their talents, and engage with key stakeholders on issues that affect their lives. The events attracted the participation of young people, community leaders, and service providers. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and promote…

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YONECO Partners NICE Trust to Promote Human Rights in Chitipa Schools

#YONECO, in partnership with NICE Trust, has been conducting school community meetings in Chitipa to raise awareness about human rights and promote a mindset change in line with the Malawi Vision #2063. The meetings aim to empower students to take charge of their rights and become responsible citizens. The initiative focuses on reinforcing school-based rights…

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Priscilla Ndhlovu

Priscilla Ndhlovu is an intern at YONECO office in Mangochi. She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Malawi Assemblies of God University. In her role, Priscilla supports ECD classes and facilitates awareness sessions on cognitive development, literacy and language development, child rights protection, and nutrition activities.

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