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Ntcheu District Social Welfare Officer, Rodwell Chunga, has called on community leaders to ensure that beneficiaries of social cash transfers are not excluded from receiving other forms of social protection support. He made the plea on Tuesday during the ongoing case management training under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP GEAR) project…

On 11 March, 2025, we held a mobile school session targeting children at Mwenyekondo Village in Area 36, Lilongwe. The session was attended by a total of 41 children, consisting of 31 boys and 10 girls. Mobile school sessions provide learning opportunities and pave the way for children’s brighter futures. #MobileSchool | #EducationForAll | #RightToEducation

YONECO, with support from Trócaire and CAVWOC, has trained members of Community Action Groups (CAGs) and faith leaders from various areas in Balaka district on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Community from various areas around Balaka district. The training aimed at addressing gaps in GBV prevention and referral…

YONECO conducted a session on child development at MAT Academy in the Zomba. During the session, the learners were informed about various forms of abuse they may encounter, such as child labour, sexual abuse, harassment, sexual assault, and neglect, among others. The learners were encouraged to report such cases to parents, guardians, teachers, or through…

Learners at Kapenda Primary School in Chitipa district have expressed their appreciation to the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT), which they have commended for promoting hygiene and student welfare while improving academic outcomes. Mercy Banda, Standard 4 learner: “Before BeFIT, we used to sit on the floor during lessons, which was uncomfortable…

Today YONECO joined Malawi government and various stakeholders in commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day. The event featured Deputy Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Honourable Halima Daud, MP, as the guest of honor who officially launched the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations in Blantyre. The Deputy Minister also visited YONECO’s booth, where…

YONECO organized a District Social Support Committee meeting to review the progress which is being made in the implementation of the social protection component of the SP-GEAR project in Chikwawa district. The meeting served as a platform for engaging the District Training Team (DTT) to reflect on their experiences in implementing project activities. One of…

Dear Readers, We are already in March 2025 and so far, a lot has already happened in Malawi, particularly with the increasing silent devaluation of the Malawi kwacha. Vendors have taken to the streets to engage members of parliament regarding the prices of Kaunjika business. This movement ultimately led to the Minister of Trade’s dismissal,…

Police officers have been urged to prioritize professionalism when handling cases involving children and other marginalized groups to avoid infringing further harm. Station Officer responsible for Mulanje Police Station, Superintendent Clement Mwale, said the law enforcers must always be competent in handling such matters to ensure the rights of all people is respected. The remarks…

YONECO has distributed assorted non-food relief items to 22 children who have been displaced by floods in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mponda in Mangochi district. The gesture was in response to a call which education authorities in the area made to YONECO regarding the leaners who lost properly including school materials and uniforms…