64-year-old Noria Likisi has emerged as an inspiring figure in her community. Noria hails from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mbenje in Nsanje. She is a dedicated grandmother to her two grandsons, Vincent and Joseph, who are 16 and 17 years old, respectively. Noria faced significant challenges after the loss of her daughter, who…
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Ariyo Richard is a 53-year-old father of nine who hails from Mbenje Village in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Ngabu, Nsanje district. As a standard 2 school dropout, Ariyo has been unable to get a stable employment to ably support his family. As a subsistence farmer, Ariyo and his family have also been affected…
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On 7 December, 2024, two of YONECO’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers were among 52 graduates who received certificates after successfully completing a two year Teachers Training programme that was organized by Perivoli Schools Trust in the Chikwawa district. The Perivoli Schools Trust partnered with Chikwawa District Social Welfare Office to enhance the skills and…
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We begin our entry into 2025 with a sad reality that Malawi registered 1,487 births on 25 December 2024. If this number were to be consistent throughout the year, it signals that the nation’s population could soon be out of control. We are already struggling to produce sufficient food, supply clean water, provide medicine for…
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YONECO Voice Monthly Newsletter – January 2025
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Experiencing injury or illness can be particularly challenging for children, often leaving them feeling isolated. Meet Edwin Ng’ambi, a 7-year-old boy from Mibanga Primary School in Chitipa district. Edwin lost one of his limbs in an accident during his early years. His father, Mr. Ng’ambi, shared that Edwin struggled with feelings of nervousness when he…
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From 17 to 18 December 2024, YONECO facilitated a training session on management of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFMs) and handling of reported cases under ECHO Malawi Drought Response Project. The training aimed at strengthening the capacity of the project’s implementing partners to effectively engage with affected populations through robust accountability mechanisms. Additionally, the training…
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Chikwawa District AIDS Coordinating Committee (DACC) has hailed YONECO for its role in contributing towards the increasing access to HIV services among men and key populations. The commendation was made the chairperson of the committee during a review meeting that was held in the district on 18 December, 2024. The review meeting was organized by…
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I am Clement Mpulula, a fourth-year student at Mzuzu University (Mzuni), pursuing Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies. I am currently doing my internship at YONECO, in Zomba.I have been attached to communication department. This industrial attachment partially fulfils the requirements for my degree in Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies. I am committed to do tasks…
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I am Nelson Chautala Msiska, a graduate from the University of Malawi. I did a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Economic History under the school of Humanities and Social Sciences, from which I have gained a strong foundation in understanding societal changes and economic factors that influence community development. Currently, I am part of…
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