Memory Namoyo, Chairperson of the Mkhumba Child Protection Committee, has always worked hard to protect women and children. However, she struggled with handling and following up on cases. Thanks to a four-day training that was organized by YONECO in Phalombe from 19 to 22 November, 2024, Memory now has the essential skills to manage cases…
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In Malawi, women face numerous challenges that limit their involvement in peacebuilding and humanitarian work. Recognizing this gap, YONECO has launched a project in Phalombe dedicated to empowering women and strengthening their roles in these essential areas. This initiative aligns with global frameworks like the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which advocates for women’s…
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Environment Sub-Committee (DESC) is exited with the Forest Land Restoration Project, a project aimed at promoting Forest Land Restoration Activities in schools and Communities around Mpira Dam catchment area. YONECO in partnership with Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is set to roll out the project which targets Mpira dam catchment area covering T/A Kwataine and…
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About 1,750 women and girls in the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Sitola and Mizinga in Machinga district are expected to benefit directly from a two-year project titled Sustaining Community Women Movement for Peace Building and Humanitarian Response. YONECO is implementing the project with funding from with UN Women. Speaking on Tuesday following the approval…
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In a bid to strength democracy and ensuring that the needs and voices of all citizens are considered, YONECO organized a campaign in Rumphi to encourage women to register for the 2025 General Elections in the country. On 12th November 2024, YONECO engaged Mputa Women’s Group at Rumphi Boma on the importance of women’s participation…
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YONECO in collaboration with District Community Development Office (DCDO) facilitated the establishment of Savings and Loans Groups (SLGs) for beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP) in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mnthilamanja in Mulanje. The initiative aims to enhance the impact of the SCTP by promoting financial independence and self-reliance among the targeted…
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In the heart of Rumphi, Chivwanyuma Primary School stands as a beacon of innovation and resilience. As one of the schools implementing the BEFIT program, this institution has embraced the challenge of integrating technology into its classrooms with open arms. The journey has not been without its obstacles. In the initial months, the school struggled…
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On 19 November, 2024, YONECO organized a meeting at Kazembe, Zomba to sensitize community members about the significance of early childhood education on a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. YONECO, through its Child Protection and Development Programme, has been establishing Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers across Malawi to ensure that children from various socioeconomic…
Read MoreOn 22 November, 2024, YONECO, in partnership with Operation Mobilization provided free lunch for street-connected children in Machinga district. The initiative was conceived to offer social support and to raise awareness about child rights among the street-connected children. In addition, the initiative sought to build partnerships and to promote the well-being and rights of vulnerable…
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YONECO convened three-day workshop sessions with various key stakeholders in Dedza and Mchinji districts in a bid to develop strategies and action plans for ending child marriages and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHR) affecting adolescent girls in the districts. The strategy development and action planning exercises were informed the issues that transpired from various community…
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