Nyanjiwa SLG Farm Sets Example for Community-Led Poverty Reduction in Nsanje
Nyanjiwa Savings and Loan Group (#SLG) is among the groups that were established under the SP-GEAR Project in Nsanje district. The group’s inspiring investment in crop farming stands out as an example for Community-led poverty reduction effort. The group’s hard work and determination has led to a promising path from acute poverty to financial independence.…
YONECO Joins Campaign to Combat TIP in Mangochi
On May 2, 2025, YONECO joined community members and various key stakeholders in an anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) awareness campaign that was held at St. Augustine 3 Primary School in Mangochi District. The event that was held under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation” aimed to raise awareness on the…
MACRA Applauds YONECO’s Expansive Helpline Services
Today, a delegation from the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), that was led by the Deputy Director of Legal Services, Kelious Mlenga, visited YONECO to assess progress towards the implementation of the toll-free national child helpline #116. The officials expressed their satisfaction with the scope of services that YONECO offers. “We are more than satisfied…
Training of Community Coaches to Advance Peace through Sports in Machinga
Today marks the beginning of a five-day training programme for mentors of Sports for Peace and Community Development in Machinga District. This approach harnesses the power of sports to promote community cohesion and facilitate peacebuilding efforts at community level. The training kit consists of four modules: Peacebuilding through Sports; Gender and Women’s Development through Sports;…
YONECO Equips Mwanza Youth to Fight Gender-Based Violence
YONECO, through its district office in Mwanza, organized a youth engagement session as one of the steps towards ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the district. The activity that was held on 16 April 2025, aimed at promoting dialogue and empowering the youth to take active roles in prevention of GBV in their communities. The session…
YONECO Trains Members of Community Protection Structures in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
With support from UN Women, YONECO has equipped members of various community protection structures with knowledge and skills in conflict analysis and resolution, effective communication, decision-making, leadership, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention in Phalombe district. The training session primarily focused on key thematic areas to enhance the capacity of the targeted structures to manage community-level…
