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Dear Readers, June is a protection month as we start with Child Labor Day on 13 June 2026 and the Day of the African Child on 18 June 2026. As we reflect on these important events, we must examine the operation of Child Protection Systems and assess the effectiveness of the current initiatives. Reports consistently…

Members of Umodzi Youth Club in Mangochi district have translated entrepreneurship training into action by establishing a vegetable garden aimed at improving their livelihoods and promoting self-reliance. This development follows an economic empowerment session that was conducted by YONECO in 2025. The session encouraged young people to engage in agribusiness and other income-generating activities. During…

YONECO participated in the Third Regional Dialogue on Feminist Funding for Women’s Movements in East and Southern Africa that was held from 25 to 27 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The dialogue was organised by UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women…

The Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, has expressed concern over the increasing number of children being found begging on the streets of the country’s cities. Navicha said it is unfortunate that nearly half of these children have parents, and that some of the parents are the ones sending them out…

Nkhata Bay District Council led the launch of Executive Order No. 2 of 2026 on sanitation through a clean-up campaign and community engagement activities held on 15 May 2026 at Mpamba Market in the district. The Executive Order issued by the President of the Republic of Malawi, Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, mandates the provision and…

YONECO, in partnership with the Machinjiri Child Protection Case Conference Committee, conducted a child protection awareness session at Namilango Primary School in Machinjiri. The session educated learners on child rights, personal safety, the importance of education, and the dangers of early pregnancies, drug abuse, violence, and negative peer influence. Speaking during the event, Headmistress Eullalia…

On 26 May 2026, YONECO conducted a child protection and development session at Dalitso Primary School in Mwanza, aimed at equipping learners with knowledge about personal safety as well as their rights and responsibilities. The session targeted learners in junior primary school classes and used child-friendly approaches such as storytelling, songs, group activities, and question-and-answer…

YONECO joined other institutions at the 36th Malawi International Trade Fair (MITF) in Blantyre for Career Day activities aimed at empowering students with career guidance and future opportunities. The event brought together learners from various schools across the city, providing them with an opportunity to interact with professionals, explore different career paths, and gain valuable…

On 21 May 2026, YONECO, in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service and the District Social Welfare Office, has conducted an awareness campaign on the dangers of mob justice at Chilichawo Private Secondary School in Nsanje. The campaign, which reached 120 students, was organized in response to recent mob attacks linked to false allegations of…

On 20 May 2026, YONECO trained members of Mpapa Youth Club in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Jalasi in Mangochi on peace-building and social protection skills to help address the increasing cases of drug abuse in the area. The session was organized in response to calls from parents and community leaders who bemoaned the…