Mangochi Youth Equipped to Prevent Teen Pregnancies and HIV
YONECO stepped up efforts to prevent teen pregnancies and HIV among young people by providing peer educators from various youth clubs across Traditional Authority (T/A) Mapira with practical knowledge on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and healthy decision-making. The session focused on adolescent development, healthy relationships, family planning, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and…
School Outreach Inspires Learners to Become ‘Peer Protectors’
YONECO equipped leaners with knowledge on child rights through an outreach session that was conducted at Lilongwe L.E.A Primary School on 21 July 2026 aimed to empower children to recognize, protect and advocate for their rights. The leaners were taken through their fundamental rights provided for under various national and international child protection frameworks including…
YONECO Celebrates Young Learners at ECD Closure Ceremony in Machinga
On 21 July 2026, YONECO hosted a colourful closure ceremony for children enrolled in its Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme at Ntaja in Machinga district. The event celebrated the learners’ achievements and the successful completion of the academic year. The ceremony brought together learners, parents, caregivers, and community members. The ceremony featured lively performances, and…
Community Dialogue Identifies Drivers of Child Marriage in Chipeta Village
On 22 July 2026, YONECO facilitated a community dialogue session with traditional leaders, parents, children and community child protection structures to discuss the underlying causes of child marriage and identify solutions in the area of Village Head Chipeta, Mangochi. Participants highlighted poverty as a major driver of early marriage, with some parents forcing their daughters…
Joint Child Protection Exercise Rescues and Reintegrates Vulnerable Children in Chitipa
YONECO joined Chitipa District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) and the Malawi Police Service (MPS) in an exercise that led to the successful withdrawal and reintegration of vulnerable children who were exposed to abuse, exploitation, and other harmful situations in Chitipa district. The exercise targeted children engaged in child labour, those trapped in early marriages and…
YONECO Strengthens School Hygiene Through Awareness Campaign in Lilongwe
On 17 July, YONECO conducted a hygiene and sanitation awareness session at Khumula Primary School in Lilongwe. The session provided learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to promote healthy living and a clean school environment. The session focused on the importance of regular handwashing with soap, bathing, brushing teeth, wearing clean clothes, and maintaining…
