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We are seeking support from the general public, to raise resources for Refugees in Nsanje. Following the post-election violence and conflict in Mozambique, a significant number of asylum seekers fled to Malawi, with many settling at Nyamithuthu Camp in Nsanje District. The camp has been put under immense strain, with critical gaps in the provision…

On February 6th and 7th, YONECO conducted an impactful workshop aimed at creating a comprehensive sports manual designed to harness the power of sports in peacebuilding initiatives. Recognizing the significant role that sports can play in development, the workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including sports officers, youth officers, gender officers, and officials…

January 2025 has seen our continued frustrations with people spending more time in fuel queues than doing work. We have encountered misinformation from various sources. Social media has been flooded with posts claiming that fuel is on its way, while simultaneously stating that normalcy will not return soon. What is crucial, however, is for Malawians…

Adult Literacy Education (#ALE) is key to the realization of Malawi’s development goals, as it increases literacy and enhances meaningful participation in various development processes. Against this background, YONECO conducted a series of advocacy meetings with community leaders in a bid to create a sustainable demand for adult literacy education in the area of Traditional…

In a bid to promote the rights of students, YONECO organised a workshop for prefects at Nachimango Community Day Secondary School in Mulanje district on creating a zero-tolerance environment for school-related Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the school setting. SGBV compels survivors, particularly girls, to withdraw from school, and in some instances, it affects the overall…

Malo olembetsera kalembera wachibwereza atsegulidwa kuyambira nthawi ya 8:00 m’mawa uno. Kafikeni ku malo a kalembera omwe muli nawo pafupi kuti mukalembetse mukawundula wa voti ngati muli kuma khonsolo awa; 1. Chigawo chaku mpoto: Mzimba. 2. Chigawo chapakati Lilongwe City, Lilongwe. 3. Chigawo chakumwera: Mangochi, Mwanza, Chikwawa, Nsanje #KalemberaWaChisankho #ChisankhoCha2025

The YONECO Cultural Troupe is in Nsanje district, where the group is using theatre to provide psychosocial support (PSS) to Mozambican citizens who fled from post-election violence in Mozambique. YONECO has employed the use of theatre as a tool for promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of the Mozambican refugees who faced severe trauma…

YONECO, in collaboration with the Nsanje District Council, Nsanje Police, Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED, and the youth from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Malemia, conducted a clean-up exercise at the Ntowe Bus Stage in Nsanje Boma. The initiative aimed to improve sanitation, reduce the risk of diseases, and promote public health…

On 17 January 2025, the Machinga YONECO office organised a meeting with the parents of children attending Early Childhood Development (ECD) school. The aim of the meeting was to discuss a number of issues, including school uniforms, time management, the food children consume at school, parenting, and children’s behaviour. One of the ECD caregivers, Annie…

On 11 January, 2025, YONECO in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service (MPS) has embarked on a human rights awareness campaign in the area of Group Village Head (GVH) Msoma, Traditional Authority (T/A) Liwonde in Machinga district. The campaign aimed to address critical issues affecting young people in the community. The activity was prompted by…