The Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, has joined various stakeholders in youth development at a two-day Multisectoral Youth Thematic Meeting which is currently underway at Sun ‘n’ Sand Holiday Resort in Mangochi district. The meeting has been organized by HP+ in order to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss game-changing strategies on how…
Read MoreOn 13th August, 2021 our Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Ntcheu district had an end of term two closing session that was attended by parents, governement officials and various key stakeholders.
Read MoreYONECO stimulates citizens’ voice and provides local communities with platforms to demand and promote social accountability. We use Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFMs), community interface and dialogue sessions, budget tracking, and the YONECO FM Radio to facilitate and promote real social accountability.
Read MoreWe run a 24/7 community-of-interest radio station with nationwide coverage, the YONECO FM Radio, which provides a trusted platform for engagement and disseminating information on issues such as governance and human rights, GBV, SRHR, gender equality, education, and sustainable development. YONECO also uses SMS bulk tool, social media, web-based portals, and community participatory theatre (through…
Read MoreYONECO provides opportunities and competencies to young people aged 10 to 29 for them to adequately respond to issues affecting them especially poverty. We develop young people by empowering them with life skills, technical skills, resources, information, digital and financial literacy to enhance their independence and active participation in development processes.
Read MoreYONECO employs Gender Transformative Approaches, involves males as agents of change, and facilitates community dialogue with community gatekeepers including traditional and religious leaders to transform social norms and promote gender equality. We empower women and girls with skills, resources, information and financial literacy to enhance their bargaining power and assertiveness to participate equally in all…
Read MoreYONECO prevents and responds to violence against women/girls using the national Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Crisis Line which includes a 24/7 toll-free hotline (5600) for reporting VAWG, and accessing psychosocial support and information.
Read MoreYONECO safeguards and protects children from violence and abuse using the national Tithandizane Child Helpline which includes a 24/7 toll-free hotline (116) for reporting child violence and abuse, and accessing online counseling, psychosocial support and information.
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