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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School authorities in Ntcheu district have described the Forest Land Restoration (FLR) Project, which YONECO is implementing in the district with funding from FAO, as beneficial in the restoration of Mpira Dam catchment area. The remarks were made by the authorities after a sensitization meeting which YONECO in collaboration with Ntcheu District Forestry Office convened…
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On 18th November 2024, YONECO in collaboration with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) conducted an awareness session on mental health issues with Form 3 and 4 students at Nyika Progressive Private Secondary School. The session was aimed at equipping the students with practical strategies and coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, and other…
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Human Rights Day is a global annual event that is commemorated on 10 December. In his message, the Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, has emphasized that “We must hold ourselves accountable and always remain transparent in our deeds as we demand for the same from those in positions of power and authority.”
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Between March of 2022 to March 2023, Malawi experienced the deadliest cholera outbreak in history. The outbreak left a cumulative death toll of 1,772 people. The prolonged outbreak vindicates the impact of climate change leading to heavy flooding and drying up of hygienic water sources. Such challenges have been compelling people to consume unclean water.…
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Today is World AIDS Day (#WAD). Let’s show support for those living with HIV, commemorate those who have died have died from AIDS-related illnesses and fight stigma. Let’s continue spreading awareness, promote testing and advocate for access to treatment. Together, we can work towards an AIDS-free generation! #EndAIDS #ZeroDiscrimination #TakeTheRightsPath
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Malawi joined the rest of the globe in the launch of the 2024 – 16 Days of Activisms Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Campaign at a function that was held at Mpasa Community Day Secondary School in Phalombe district. Among others, the event served as a critical focusing point to galvanize efforts, resources, and attention towards…
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On 23 November 2024, YONECO participated in a solidarity march which marked the end of this year’s 19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence and Abuse Against Children and Youth. The exercise, which aimed at amplifying the voices of children, was concluded with the submission of a petition on various child protection issues…
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