YONECO Conducts Child Development Session at MAT Acadamy
YONECO conducted a session on child development at MAT Academy in the Zomba. During the session, the learners were informed about various forms of abuse they may encounter, such as child labour, sexual abuse, harassment, sexual assault, and neglect, among others. The learners were encouraged to report such cases to parents, guardians, teachers, or through…
Learners Commend BEFIT for Commended for Promoting Hygiene and Student welfare
Learners at Kapenda Primary School in Chitipa district have expressed their appreciation to the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT), which they have commended for promoting hygiene and student welfare while improving academic outcomes. Mercy Banda, Standard 4 learner: “Before BeFIT, we used to sit on the floor during lessons, which was uncomfortable…
Malawi Cerebrates 2025 IWD in Style
Today YONECO joined Malawi government and various stakeholders in commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day. The event featured Deputy Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Honourable Halima Daud, MP, as the guest of honor who officially launched the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations in Blantyre. The Deputy Minister also visited YONECO’s booth, where…
YONECO Engages Chikwawa District Social Support Committee on Social
YONECO organized a District Social Support Committee meeting to review the progress which is being made in the implementation of the social protection component of the SP-GEAR project in Chikwawa district. The meeting served as a platform for engaging the District Training Team (DTT) to reflect on their experiences in implementing project activities. One of…
YONECO ED’s Address – March 2025
Dear Readers, We are already in March 2025 and so far, a lot has already happened in Malawi, particularly with the increasing silent devaluation of the Malawi kwacha. Vendors have taken to the streets to engage members of parliament regarding the prices of Kaunjika business. This movement ultimately led to the Minister of Trade’s dismissal,…
Police Urged to Desist from perpetuating Harm
Police officers have been urged to prioritize professionalism when handling cases involving children and other marginalized groups to avoid infringing further harm. Station Officer responsible for Mulanje Police Station, Superintendent Clement Mwale, said the law enforcers must always be competent in handling such matters to ensure the rights of all people is respected. The remarks…