Month: May 2026

The Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, has expressed concern over the increasing number of children being found begging on the streets of the country’s cities. Navicha said it is unfortunate that nearly half of these children have parents, and that some of the parents are the ones sending them out…

Nkhata Bay District Council led the launch of Executive Order No. 2 of 2026 on sanitation through a clean-up campaign and community engagement activities held on 15 May 2026 at Mpamba Market in the district. The Executive Order issued by the President of the Republic of Malawi, Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, mandates the provision and…

YONECO, in partnership with the Machinjiri Child Protection Case Conference Committee, conducted a child protection awareness session at Namilango Primary School in Machinjiri. The session educated learners on child rights, personal safety, the importance of education, and the dangers of early pregnancies, drug abuse, violence, and negative peer influence. Speaking during the event, Headmistress Eullalia…

On 26 May 2026, YONECO conducted a child protection and development session at Dalitso Primary School in Mwanza, aimed at equipping learners with knowledge about personal safety as well as their rights and responsibilities. The session targeted learners in junior primary school classes and used child-friendly approaches such as storytelling, songs, group activities, and question-and-answer…

YONECO joined other institutions at the 36th Malawi International Trade Fair (MITF) in Blantyre for Career Day activities aimed at empowering students with career guidance and future opportunities. The event brought together learners from various schools across the city, providing them with an opportunity to interact with professionals, explore different career paths, and gain valuable…

On 21 May 2026, YONECO, in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service and the District Social Welfare Office, has conducted an awareness campaign on the dangers of mob justice at Chilichawo Private Secondary School in Nsanje. The campaign, which reached 120 students, was organized in response to recent mob attacks linked to false allegations of…

On 20 May 2026, YONECO trained members of Mpapa Youth Club in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Jalasi in Mangochi on peace-building and social protection skills to help address the increasing cases of drug abuse in the area. The session was organized in response to calls from parents and community leaders who bemoaned the…

YONECO, Chitipa Police, and the District Social Welfare Office reached out to 1,500 learners at Isyalikira Primary School in Chitipa, empowering them with knowledge and skills to combat School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV). The initiative is expected to strengthen child protection systems and reduce violence in schools across the district. The session reached 1,560 learners, including…

On 19th May 2026, YONECO hosted a delegation from NBS Bank to discuss the extension of access to formal financial services for Savings and Loan Groups (SLGs) in Chikwawa district. Despite ongoing fuel shortages affecting mobility, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to expanding community financial inclusion. NBS Bank Service Centre Manager for Nchalo, Harvey Chinombo,…

From 6th to 9th May 2026, YONECO), with support from Islamic Relief and in collaboration with the District Social Welfare and Gender Office, conducted post-distribution monitoring of cash transfers to households affected by the March 2026 flash floods in Chikwawa. The exercise assessed the effectiveness of the intervention and identified ongoing community needs, reaching 401…