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In a bid to contribute towards ending Gender Based Violence (#GBV ) in Malawi, YONECO with support from Trocaire, conducted community dialogue sessions which attracted men women and the youth in Machinga, Balaka, Ntcheu and Dedza district. The sessions enabled men and women to open up and list down various forms of GBV they face…

On 15 December, 2021 YONECO hosted the Malawi Parliamentary Women’s Caucus at the organization’s Head Office in Zomba city. The members of parliament toured YONECO Helpline Services call centre, YONECO FM studios as well YONECO ICT Section to appreciate how the institution operates in fulfilling its mandate of serving the youth, women and children. In…

Today, 10 December, 2021 is International Human Rights Day. Malawi has joined the world in commemorating the Day at a function which is being held in Ntcheu District. This year, the International Human Rights Day is being celebrated under the theme: Reducing Inequalities, Advancing Human Rights.

The Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, has urged community members around the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Nkhulambe in Phalombe district to desist from mob justice. Mkandawire said this during an interface meeting with community and religious leaders which is being held today at Nkhulambe in the district. The interface meeting is being held…

During the 16 Days of Activism against GBV Campaign which runs from 25 November to 10 December, YONECO has been conducting a number of activities throughout the period. Among other activities, YONECO has been conducting community enagement meetings and awareness campaigns in order to contribute towards ending the problem of GBV in Malawi. Further to…

Economic empowerment is very key in reducing various challenges which the youth and women face in rural and remote parts of Malawi. Among other things, financial problems further expose the youth to various problems like unintended teen pregnancies, child marriages as well as HIV and other Sexually Transmmitted Infections (STIs). On the other hand, poverty…

YONECO, in partneship with UNFPA, is implementing a three-year project called Action for Teen Mothers and Adoleaent Girls in Dedza district. This week, YONECO has been suporting community dialogue sessions on Gender Based Violence (GBV) using SASA (Start Awareness Support Action) in the area of Group Village Head (GVH) Chikhu, Traditional Authority (TA) Kachere in…

In complementing government’s efforts in promoting of Early Child Development (ECD) activities in Malawi, has facilitated the establishment of various centres at community level and within its child Drop in Centres across the country.   A lot of children graduate from these ECD centres to enroll in various primary schools in their designated areas.  …

YONECO in collaboration with Zomba Central Hospital – Youth Friendly Health Service (YFHS) Coordinator Conducted a Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) outreach session in the area of Group Village Head (GVH) Mpotola, Traditional Authority (T/A) Mlumbe in Zomba district. Through the activity, a number of young people accessed various services including HIV Testing Services…

25 November, 2021: Malawi launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) at a function that was presided over by the First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, Madam Monica Chakwera at Chiwaza Ground, Chintheche in Nkhata Bay district. The launch event attracted both local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and…