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YONECO is implementing the “Families Matter Program” (FMP) with funding from USAID. The program is delivering sessions to parents and care givers of children between 9 to 14 years aiming at Strengthening the parents ability to protect their children’s health and help them reach adult hood safely, increasing awareness about the risks and the pressures…

Today, 5 October is World Teachers’ Day which is commemorated across the globe. The day is commemorated to highlight the key responsibilities, rights and value of teachers, along with considering issues related to teachers and teaching. The day is celebrated to honour teachers all around the world for their role in the economic development of…

We have gotten into the last quarter of 2021 and this means three quarters of the year are gone. One should begin to take stock of what has been achieved in the last nine months. What have we achieved? Is our achievement in tandem with our plans? We are all aware that we have issues…

On 30 September, 2021, Nkhata Bay district held a commemoration event of the Day of the African Child at Mpamba Ground in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Timbiri. Among other activities, children from many parts of the district showcased their various skills in drama, poetry and music. YONECO also participated in the event and…

Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Patricia Kaliati has issued a two-week ultimatum to all street-connected children to move out of the country’s streets. Addressing a news conference this morning in Lilongwe, Kaliati said authorities will arrest all parents and guardians if they will not comply with the directive. Kaliati has also directed…

Mafuno abwino kwa ophunzira onse amene akulemba mayeso a Junior Certificate (JC) a chaka chino cha 2021.

As YONECO, we are happy that this term, a total of 12 new learners have enrolled at our Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre at Ntaja in Machinga district. In our child protection and development work, we strongly believe that investing in the early years of children is the best investment we can make in ensuring…

School Management Committees, mother groups and teacher counsellors have reaffirmed their commitment towards ensuring that schools around the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Kachere in Dedza district  are free from violence. The participants made these remarks during a two-day orientation session on Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention in schools which YONECO conducted in the area.…

On 9 September, 2021, a network of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) in Chikwawa held elections to choose new office bearers at Vasco Milinyu Lodge where YONECO was entrusted with the position of the group’s Secretary. The Director of Planning and Development (DPD) for the district who also presided over the elections, Thokozore Munthali, reminded the…

One of our Programme Support Managers (PSM) Sewenthe Mahwayo, had an interaction session with leaners at Chilanga Primary School which is in the area of T/A Mayani in Dedza district. The session was facilitated using an interactive life skills tool for young people called Aunt Stella Pack. Sewenthe made sure that she was also clad…