Today, the proprietors of El-Tek Stationery and Hardware Ellen and Thomas Munthali have supported YONECO’s Safe Place with a donation of a chest freezer.
Read MoreYONECO took part in a European Union-funded Results Oriented Monitoring of Building Climate Resilient Communities Around Wildlife Protected Areas Project. The team monitored project activities in communities surrounding Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve and Lengwe National Park in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts respectively.
Read MoreThe issue of Mental health problems remain an enigma among community members and young people in Malawi. More often than not, the society associates mental health illnesses with witchcraft and other spiritual beliefs.
Read More“As a society, we cannot afford to postpone investing in children until they become adults, nor can we wait until they reach school age – a time when it may be too late to intervene. The best evidence supports the policy prescription: invest in the very young and improve basic learning and socialization skills.” –…
Read MoreYoung people need adequate information about Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and this is one the key determinants of their bright future and wellbeing as they transition to adulthood.
Read MoreYONECO prevents and responds to violence against women/girls using the national Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Crisis Line which includes a 24/7 toll-free hotline (5600) for reporting VAWG, and accessing psychosocial support and information.
Read MoreCommunity members from Senior Group Village Head Ndevu in Lilongwe District have been challenged to up their efforts towards protecting children from various forms of violence.
Read MoreInvesting in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic development. Today , YONECO through our office in Mangochi has empowered women through a session that was conducted in collaboration with Support Groups in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Mponda.
Read MoreYONECO brought together education stakeholders from 11 primary schools around Bumba Education Zone in order to deal with various challenges that are preventing children from enjoying their right to education in the area.
Read MoreLife skills education helps a young person to develop necessary personal skills that enable them to make informed decisions, communicate effectively, build better coping skills and properly manage one self.
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