Author: Lemani Makina

YONECO organized a District Social Support Committee meeting to review the progress which is being made in the implementation of the social protection component of the SP-GEAR project in Chikwawa district. The meeting served as a platform for engaging the District Training Team (DTT) to reflect on their experiences in implementing project activities. One of…

Dear Readers, We are already in March 2025 and so far, a lot has already happened in Malawi, particularly with the increasing silent devaluation of the Malawi kwacha. Vendors have taken to the streets to engage members of parliament regarding the prices of Kaunjika business. This movement ultimately led to the Minister of Trade’s dismissal,…

Police officers have been urged to prioritize professionalism when handling cases involving children and other marginalized groups to avoid infringing further harm. Station Officer responsible for Mulanje Police Station, Superintendent Clement Mwale, said the law enforcers must always be competent in handling such matters to ensure the rights of all people is respected. The remarks…

YONECO has distributed assorted non-food relief items to 22 children who have been displaced by floods in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mponda in Mangochi district. The gesture was in response to a call which education authorities in the area made to YONECO regarding the leaners who lost properly including school materials and uniforms…

YONECO conducted a comprehensive capacity strengthening exercise for the Tithandizane Helpline Services staff in humanitarian response with a particular focus on the component of Accountability to Affected Population (AAP). YONECO’s Tithandizane Helpline Services Department provides crucial support to individuals in crisis, ensuring that the assistance offered to individuals and communities is effective and responsive. During…

The SADC Strategy and Framework of Action for Addressing Gender Based Violence has called for improvement in GBV data and information for evidence-based policy and programme planning in response to the vice. The strategy promotes generation and management of timely, reliable and quality data and strategic information on GBV. SADC member states have been reporting…

Safer Internet Day is a global commemoration event that falls on 11 February every year. The Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of online safety amongst children and young people. The Safer Internet Day aims to highlight common themes experienced by young people online. This year, the Day is being commemorated under theme Digital…

Mgwirizano Savings and Loans Group (SLG) from Tsabola Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Mbenje in Nsanje District has made significant progress in financial growth and independence. The 25-member group has enabled the individual participants to earn a substantial income through various small-scale businesses they ventured into after accessing soft loans from the group. The group is…

We are seeking support from the general public, to raise resources for Refugees in Nsanje. Following the post-election violence and conflict in Mozambique, a significant number of asylum seekers fled to Malawi, with many settling at Nyamithuthu Camp in Nsanje District. The camp has been put under immense strain, with critical gaps in the provision…