YONECO Hosts Multi-Stakeholder Workshops to Combat Child Marriages
YONECO convened three-day workshop sessions with various key stakeholders in Dedza and Mchinji districts in a bid to develop strategies and action plans for ending child marriages and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHR) affecting adolescent girls in the districts. The strategy development and action planning exercises were informed the issues that transpired from various community…
School Authorities Describe Forest Land Restoration Project Beneficial
School authorities in Ntcheu district have described the Forest Land Restoration (FLR) Project, which YONECO is implementing in the district with funding from FAO, as beneficial in the restoration of Mpira Dam catchment area. The remarks were made by the authorities after a sensitization meeting which YONECO in collaboration with Ntcheu District Forestry Office convened…
YONECO Collaborates with NICE on Mental Health Action
On 18th November 2024, YONECO in collaboration with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) conducted an awareness session on mental health issues with Form 3 and 4 students at Nyika Progressive Private Secondary School. The session was aimed at equipping the students with practical strategies and coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, and other…
2024 Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is a global annual event that is commemorated on 10 December. In his message, the Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, has emphasized that “We must hold ourselves accountable and always remain transparent in our deeds as we demand for the same from those in positions of power and authority.”
Communities Adopt Mponda Gear Handwashing Facility in Prevention of Water Borne Diseases
Between March of 2022 to March 2023, Malawi experienced the deadliest cholera outbreak in history. The outbreak left a cumulative death toll of 1,772 people. The prolonged outbreak vindicates the impact of climate change leading to heavy flooding and drying up of hygienic water sources. Such challenges have been compelling people to consume unclean water.…
2024 World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day (#WAD). Let’s show support for those living with HIV, commemorate those who have died have died from AIDS-related illnesses and fight stigma. Let’s continue spreading awareness, promote testing and advocate for access to treatment. Together, we can work towards an AIDS-free generation! #EndAIDS #ZeroDiscrimination #TakeTheRightsPath
