Gender-Based Violence (#GBV) is a pervasive issue that hinders progress and the realization of socioeconomic rights for all people across the globe. This year’s16 Days of Activism against #GBV has started on a promising note with many districts reaffirming their commitment to eliminating the vice. Today is the 11th day of the campaign, and we…
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Wanangwa Kalua is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with a major in Social Work at the University of Malawi. He joined YONECO as a Programs Intern at the Rumphi district office on September 4, 2023. In his role as a Programs Intern, Wanangwa has exhibited innovation, creativity, diligence, and a…
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Dear Esteemed Readers, As we bid farewell to December 2023, we find ourselves in reflection, contemplating the impact of the year that has passed. In this edition of the December 2023 Corner, we dedicate our focus to the profound messages delivered by three remarkable women during a high-level meeting on ending child marriages worldwide and…
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Adult literacy education is essential for improving people’s quality of life and contributes to the overall development of the society as a whole. In a significant milestone, the Malawi government has today launched the National Adult Literacy and Education Strategic Plan which is aimed at steering and guiding the implementation of adult literacy education in…
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YONECO has trained 30 peer mobilizers in a bid to improve the quality, access, and retention of Sexual Reproductive Health (#SRH) services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (#AGYW) in some parts of Lilongwe City. The trained cadres are expected to enhance the agency and efficacy of their fellow #AGYWs in the targeted communities towards…
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World Children’s Day is dedicated to raising awareness about children’s rights and improving their welfare. It is celebrated annually on November 20 as a remembrance of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly in 1959. This year’s commemoration theme is ‘for every child, every right.’
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In preparation for the second implementation phase of Building Education Foundation Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme, with support from Imagine Worldwide, YONECO organized a two-day training of trainers that was held from 16 to 17 November, 2023. The training was organized to equip various district education officials with technical skills and knowledge about the…
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After benefiting from a capacity-strengthening exercise by the United Nations through the Coordinator for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (#PSEA), YONECO is now ensuring a ripple effect by using the skills and knowledge to train various district and community protection structures. In light of the recent natural disaster, Cyclone Freddy, which caused widespread destruction…
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In a bid to combat unemployment and promote economic empowerment, YONECO has trained 33 young people from Mangochi district in the art of soap-making. “Soap is an important item used on a daily basis by every household. Thus, once you learn the skill of producing soap, you will have an interminable business venture,” explained a…
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