Author: Lemani Makina

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…

On February 6th and 7th, YONECO conducted an impactful workshop aimed at creating a comprehensive sports manual designed to harness the power of sports in peacebuilding initiatives. Recognizing the significant role that sports can play in development, the workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including sports officers, youth officers, gender officers, and officials…

January 2025 has seen our continued frustrations with people spending more time in fuel queues than doing work. We have encountered misinformation from various sources. Social media has been flooded with posts claiming that fuel is on its way, while simultaneously stating that normalcy will not return soon. What is crucial, however, is for Malawians…

Adult Literacy Education (#ALE) is key to the realization of Malawi’s development goals, as it increases literacy and enhances meaningful participation in various development processes. Against this background, YONECO conducted a series of advocacy meetings with community leaders in a bid to create a sustainable demand for adult literacy education in the area of Traditional…