Author: Lemani Makina

On 9 December 2024, YONECO’s through the Tithandizane Helpline Services held a Gender Based Violence (GBV) engagement session with 22 women from Matama Village in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwambo, Zomba. The session was aimed at engaging women to voice out on GV-related challenges that affect them in a bid to strategize ways…

A remarkable journey of transformation unfolds through the life of Dolesi Moyenda, a 53-year-old single mother of three from Traditional Authority (T/A) Makhwira’s area in Chikwawa district. Dolesi has always faced challenges to provide various basic needs for her family. Today, as the chairperson of the Tiyanjane Saving Loans Group (SLG), Dolesi exemplifies the powerful…

64-year-old Noria Likisi has emerged as an inspiring figure in her community. Noria hails from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mbenje in Nsanje. She is a dedicated grandmother to her two grandsons, Vincent and Joseph, who are 16 and 17 years old, respectively. Noria faced significant challenges after the loss of her daughter, who…

Ariyo Richard is a 53-year-old father of nine who hails from Mbenje Village in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Ngabu, Nsanje district. As a standard 2 school dropout, Ariyo has been unable to get a stable employment to ably support his family. As a subsistence farmer, Ariyo and his family have also been affected…

On 7 December, 2024, two of YONECO’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers were among 52 graduates who received certificates after successfully completing a two year Teachers Training programme that was organized by Perivoli Schools Trust in the Chikwawa district. The Perivoli Schools Trust partnered with Chikwawa District Social Welfare Office to enhance the skills and…

Experiencing injury or illness can be particularly challenging for children, often leaving them feeling isolated. Meet Edwin Ng’ambi, a 7-year-old boy from Mibanga Primary School in Chitipa district. Edwin lost one of his limbs in an accident during his early years. His father, Mr. Ng’ambi, shared that Edwin struggled with feelings of nervousness when he…

From 17 to 18 December 2024, YONECO facilitated a training session on management of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFMs) and handling of reported cases under ECHO Malawi Drought Response Project. The training aimed at strengthening the capacity of the project’s implementing partners to effectively engage with affected populations through robust accountability mechanisms. Additionally, the training…

Chikwawa District AIDS Coordinating Committee (DACC) has hailed YONECO for its role in contributing towards the increasing access to HIV services among men and key populations. The commendation was made the chairperson of the committee during a review meeting that was held in the district on 18 December, 2024. The review meeting was organized by…