Today, YONECO joins the global community in celebrating 🌎World Population Day! As we are commemorating this day, let us reflect on the importance of investing in young people as a key strategy for building a healthy and sustainable future of the world. Young people make up the largest demographic of our population. With the right…
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreWe firmly believe in the power of young people, the voices of the voiceless, and the urgent need to safeguard the rights of youth, women, and children. As we commemorate this important day, let us continue working together to promote the rights and welfare of all people in Malawi.
Read MoreDear 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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Read More#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…
Read MoreYoung 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…
Read MoreElube 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…
Read MoreAs 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…
Read MoreToday, we were honoured to host the US Chief of Mission to Malawi, Amy W. Diaz, at our Head Office in Zomba. Chargé d’Affaires Diaz held a fruitful engagement meeting with our programmes team, which was led by our Vice Board Chairperson, Dr Immaculate Chamangwana. After a tour of our key departments, including our ICT…
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