YONECO’s GIRL Programme Inspires Zomba Girls to Explore Coding and STEM Careers
YONECO ICT Department engaged students at Zomba Islamic High School as part of the section’s ongoing Girls Innovative Research and Learning (GIRL) Programme aimed at stimulating the interest of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). During the session, that was held from 20 to 22 January 2025, students were introduced to basic programming…
Skills Development Initiative Transforms Youth Livelihoods in Chikwawa
YONECO joined the Chikwawa District Social Cash Transfer during a Skills and Development monitoring visit to the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Makhuwira, Lundu and Ngowe in Chikwawa district. The exercise held from 19 to 21 January 2026 focused on assessing both artisans and students who had graduated from TEVET programmes supported by the Social…
YONECO Engages Motorcycle Riders on Men’s Health in Rumphi
On 22 January 2025, YONECO engaged motorcycle riders and other men at Rumphi Market in a health awareness session aimed at promoting male involvement in health issues. Officers challenged common myths that discourage men from seeking care and encouraged early medical attention, stressing that regular check-ups support early diagnosis and a healthier life. The session…
YONECO Sensitizes Learners on Mental Health at Mitole Primary School
YONECO, in collaboration with social welfare officers, conducted a mental health awareness session for learners at Mitole Primary School in Chikwawa district. The session aimed to encourage learners to seek mental health support and to help one another in creating a safe and healthy school environment. The discussions also covered children’s rights and responsibilities, as…
YONECO Promotes Hygiene and Sanitation Awareness Among Learners in Chitipa
YONECO conducted a hygiene and sanitation awareness session at Kawale Primary School in Chitipa district during the rainy season, when the incidence of cholera and other waterborne diseases often increases. The session was aimed at encouraging the learners to adopt good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, proper personal cleanliness, and avoiding unhygienic foodstuffs. Learners…
Kawale Primary School Empowers Learners with Personal Development Skills
Kawale Primary School in Chitipa District recently hosted a personal development skills awareness session that engaged 715 learners, comprising 312 boys and 403 girls, through fun and highly interactive activities aimed at strengthening learners’ confidence and decision-making abilities. The session focused on key competencies such as effective communication, problem-solving, and goal setting, equipping learners with…
