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Dear Reader, Schools have closed. Students in examination classes are anxiously waiting for the results. Our experience informs us that those who performed well often have a sense of their success even before the official announcement, as true understanding precedes the test itself. Meanwhile, students who were in non-examination classes have progressed to the next…

YONECO organized a clean-up exercise at Chitipa Hospital Guardian Shelter to address the poor sanitary conditions that had rendered the site unconducive for occupants and posed potential health risks. The exercise was supported by 23 women guardians who actively participated in cleaning and improving the surrounding environment. “The exercise has created a safer and healthier…

On 31 July 2026, Chiradzulu commemorated the Day of the African Child (#DoAC) at St. Theresa Primary School ground. YONECO participated in the event, engaging with attendees and raising awareness about the free child protection services the organization offers. The team shared information on how children, parents, caregivers, and communities can access the support and…

YONECO’s Machinjiri Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Blantyre celebrated learners’ achievements and progress during an end-of-term 3 closing ceremony that was held on 30 July 2026. The ceremony brought together parents, guardians and caregivers who discussed the importance of early childhood education in academic, social and emotional development. The learners organized various performances, including…

On 28 July 2026, YONECO conducted a sensitization meeting with health workers at Milepa Health Centre in Chiradzulu district in a bid to strengthen the provision of quality and stigma-free health services for high-risk populations. The session was aimed at promoting the delivery of respectful, confidential, and non-discriminatory HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care services…

YONECO, in collaboration with the District Social Welfare Office have conducted a series of sensitization meetings to protect children fromfrom violence and abuse in the area of and Group Village Head (GVH) Bangamoyo, Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwaulambya, Chitipa district. The awareness meetings focused on safeguarding children during the school holiday period, a time when they…

YONECO stepped up efforts to prevent teen pregnancies and HIV among young people by providing peer educators from various youth clubs across Traditional Authority (T/A) Mapira with practical knowledge on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and healthy decision-making. The session focused on adolescent development, healthy relationships, family planning, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and…

YONECO equipped leaners with knowledge on child rights through an outreach session that was conducted at Lilongwe L.E.A Primary School on 21 July 2026 aimed to empower children to recognize, protect and advocate for their rights. The leaners were taken through their fundamental rights provided for under various national and international child protection frameworks including…

On 21 July 2026, YONECO hosted a colourful closure ceremony for children enrolled in its Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme at Ntaja in Machinga district. The event celebrated the learners’ achievements and the successful completion of the academic year. The ceremony brought together learners, parents, caregivers, and community members. The ceremony featured lively performances, and…

On 22 July 2026, YONECO facilitated a community dialogue session with traditional leaders, parents, children and community child protection structures to discuss the underlying causes of child marriage and identify solutions in the area of Village Head Chipeta, Mangochi. Participants highlighted poverty as a major driver of early marriage, with some parents forcing their daughters…