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Adult literacy education is essential for improving people’s quality of life and contributes to the overall development of the society as a whole. In a significant milestone, the Malawi government has today launched the National Adult Literacy and Education Strategic Plan which is aimed at steering and guiding the implementation of adult literacy education in…

World Children’s Day is dedicated to raising awareness about children’s rights and improving their welfare. It is celebrated annually on November 20 as a remembrance of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly in 1959. This year’s commemoration theme is ‘for every child, every right.’

In preparation for the second implementation phase of Building Education Foundation Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme, with support from Imagine Worldwide, YONECO organized a two-day training of trainers that was held from 16 to 17 November, 2023. The training was organized to equip various district education officials with technical skills and knowledge about the…

After benefiting from a capacity-strengthening exercise by the United Nations through the Coordinator for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (#PSEA), YONECO is now ensuring a ripple effect by using the skills and knowledge to train various district and community protection structures. In light of the recent natural disaster, Cyclone Freddy, which caused widespread destruction…

In a bid to combat unemployment and promote economic empowerment, YONECO has trained 33 young people from Mangochi district in the art of soap-making. “Soap is an important item used on a daily basis by every household. Thus, once you learn the skill of producing soap, you will have an interminable business venture,” explained a…

In a significant step towards enhancing education, science and cultural awareness in Malawi, YONECO FM and the Malawi National Commission of UNESCO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the prestigious Water Edge Court in Lilongwe. This historic event solidifies a promising partnership that aims to boost the visibility and publicity of UNESCO’s programs and…

𝘉𝘺 𝘋𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘶𝘬𝘪, 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 (𝘈𝘊𝘗𝘍) In 2003, the newly-established African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) called on “Africans to recognize our responsibility to own our destiny and to collectively provide for the realisation of all rights to all our children.” Our founders believed that Africans could – and should –…

The month of November is associated with the prevention of abuse and violence. We start the month with the prevention of child abuse and the promotion of the rights of children. The 19 Days of Activism for Prevention of Violence Against Children starts today November 1, 2023 to November 19, 2023. This is a period…

YONECO organized a two-day session on human rights at Rumphi Youth Drop-in Centre that was aimed at educating children about the freedoms they have and their associated responsibilities. The session was held on 27 and 28, October 2023, with a focus on dispelling a common misconception among some children that they solely possess rights without…

In a heart-warming show of community spirit, YFM staff joined Amayi Yankhulani Get-together that was organised by the programme’s audience. The event demonstrated the strength of the women’s empowerment movement at the grassroots level. Women from various regions in Malawi, including Neno, Phalombe, Thyolo, Machinga, Zomba, Balaka, Lilongwe and Mangochi, gathered to connect, share stories,…