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Kawale Primary School in Chitipa District recently hosted a personal development skills awareness session that engaged 715 learners, comprising 312 boys and 403 girls, through fun and highly interactive activities aimed at strengthening learners’ confidence and decision-making abilities. The session focused on key competencies such as effective communication, problem-solving, and goal setting, equipping learners with…

Cholera remains a serious public health threat, especially during the rainy season when poor sanitation and hygiene practices increase the risk of outbreaks. In response, YONECO, an organization working to promote the health and rights of children and young people, has conducted awareness sessions aimed at educating learners on how to prevent hygiene-related diseases, including…

YONECO led a mental health awareness session with women from Savings and Loans Groups (#SLGs) established under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) Project in Chikwawa. The session aimed to ensure that the financial empowerment of women is properly supported by psychological well-being. To deepen the discussion, the session was co-facilitated by…

Chitipa District Council, in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service (MPS), market vendors, YONECO, and other civil society organizations (CSOs), conducted a town-wide clean-up exercise on 9 September 2026 aimed at promoting hygiene and sanitation in Chitipa Town. The initiative comes at a critical time, as the district has recently registered a cholera case, raising…

Dear Readers, We start our conversation in the New Year by reflecting on the comment from the African Development Bank, World Bank, and IMF that the Malawi Government should work urgently to fix the ailing economy. We sympathize with Malawians, particularly youth, women, and children, regarding the economic woes we are facing. However, we sometimes…

On 30 December 2025, the Presidential Advisor on NGOs, Luther Mambala, visited the YONECO Head Office to strengthen civic space and enhance collaboration between the government and civil society in Zomba. The Presidential Advisor, who was accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA), Dr. Felix Lombe, engaged YONECO and the…

Our toll-free helpline services will remain operational 24/7 during the festive season! Call us on 116, 5600, 6600 or 393 #TollFree #HelplineSupport #HelplineMalawi

Nthambi yathu ya Tithandizane Helpline Services ipitilira kugwira ntchito masana ndi usiku munyengo ino ya chikondwelero cha Khirisimasi ndi chaka chatsopano!

YONECO participated in graduation ceremonies for Parent-Child Communication (PCC) Circles, comprising households that have successfully completed a three-month mentorship programme across seven Traditional Authorities (T/A) in Mchinji and Dedza districts. The events that were held from 15 to 20 December 2025, brought together families, PCC Facilitators, various district stakeholders, and community leaders. YONECO, with support…

Data from YONECO’s Tithandizane Helpline Services shows that cases of Gender-Based Violence (#GBV) tend to rise during the festive season, mainly due to factors such as substance abuse and excessive alcohol consumption. The data further indicates that women and girls remain the most affected. In response, YONECO has intensified community engagement activities aimed at strengthening…