Tippy Taps Boost Hygiene and Climate Resilience in Zomba and Machinga

An increased number of households that are adopting the use of Mponda Giya (tippy tap) hand washing tool in Zomba and Machinga districts YONECO is promoting the facility under ‘Making Communities Resilient to Climate-Induced Health Challenges project’. Mponda Giya is a simple yet essential tool that help in the prevention of diseases associated with poor…

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𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗘𝗗’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Dear Readers, The 11th International Consultations concluded in Livingstone, Zambia with a call to government stakeholders to strengthen the protection of children from abuse and violence and continued commitment of the helplines to provide mental health support to children worldwide. This comes shortly after the Day of the African Child and was a good moment…

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Trained Coaches Receive Sports Equipment Under Peacebuilding Initiative

#YONECO, with support from UN Women and Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) donated sports equipment and materials to five coaches which the organization trained to promote peace using sports in Phalombe and Machinga districts. The items that were donated include footballs, netballs, cones, and training bibs. The distributed materials marked a key milestone in…

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Mwambo Youth Lead Tree Planting Drive to Fight Climate-Induced Challenges

Young people from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwambo in Zomba District have intensified their efforts to combat environmental degradation through an organized tree-planting initiative, supported by Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) under the Making Communities Resilient to Climate Change-Induced Health Challenges Project. The initiative, which goes beyond just planting trees, is focused on…

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Impact of BEFIT Programme Through the Lens of Elube Gondwe

Elube Gondwe, from Chikakula village in Rumphi, is a member of the Mother Group for Chivwanyuma Primary School. The 34-year-old mother of four actively supports the implementation of Building Educational Foundations Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme at the school. As a member of Mother Group, Elube actively supports the processes of ensuring that all…

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Farming Family Benefits from Climate-Smart Agricultural Education Sessions

As part of the Making Communities Resilient to Climate Change-Induced Health Challenges Project being implemented in Traditional Authority (TA) Mposa, Machinga, a trained Community-Based Organization (CBO) member is driving change through the promotion of climate-smart agricultural practices aimed at reducing soil erosion and ensuring food security. The CBO member organizes frequent community sensitization sessions through…

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