YONECO has intensified efforts to spur collective action towards ending child marriages in Mulanje district by engaging parents, traditional leaders, and various community gatekeepers. Child marriage is one of the violations of rights that has perpetuated women’s overreliance on men, which exposes them to health problems due to early childbearing and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Among…
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16th September, 2024 marked the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic year and YONECO’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres across Malawi have welcomed new leaners who have joined the establishments. These were moments of mixed emotions, both sadness and excitement, as parents and guardians bid farewell to their children as they were dropping them off for…
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On 28 August 2024, conducted supportive supervision for Tiphuke and Abwenzi women’s Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) at Ndiyesa Mwana Village, in the area of Traditional Authority Mwambo in Zomba district. The exercise was aimed at providing comprehensive support to the groups to ensure their effective functioning, sustainability, and empowerment of the members. YONECO…
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YONECO FM Radio Station, specializing in development communication and operating under the umbrella of a reputable Non-Government Organization, seeks dynamic and experienced Sales Agents. The ideal candidates will bridge the gap between programmatic issues pertinent to NGOs and government clients and the business-savvy requirements of corporate clients. They will be adept at selling, reporting, and…
Read MoreYONECO is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for various positions for their Radio Station as follows: – – Intern Presenter /Producer – Intern Reporter – Intern Radio Technicians Follow the link for more information about the opportunities VACANCIES FOR RADIO STATION (1)
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In Lilongwe, a Theatre for Development (TfD) session is currently underway as part of the Connect Malawi Plus project funded by VIIV Health Care, and it is being implemented in the city by YONECO. This initiative aims to utilize TfD training as a tool to engage young people and communities, addressing rising HIV rates and…
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Some men in Lilongwe have acknowledged limited opportunities for developing parenting skills as young people transition into adulthood, which is an important element in building a healthy society. This sentiment was expressed on March 6, 2024, at YONECO’s office in Lilongwe, where the organization hosted Lilongwe Traders Community Based Organization (CBO). The engagement session focused…
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Chilembwe Day is an annual national commemoration event in Malawi. The day was set aside to honour the memory of Reverend John Chilembwe, a selfless hero who courageously stood up against inequality in 1915.
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Community leaders from the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Kaphuka in Dedza district have described dialogue sessions as instrumental in preventing Gender-Based Violence (#GBV). One community leader, Kennedy Njazi, explained that the sessions provide a platform for people to openly discuss specific issues that fuel violence and unearth critical bottlenecks that perpetuate the status quo.…
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YONECO has trained 30 peer mobilizers in a bid to improve the quality, access, and retention of Sexual Reproductive Health (#SRH) services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (#AGYW) in some parts of Lilongwe City. The trained cadres are expected to enhance the agency and efficacy of their fellow #AGYWs in the targeted communities towards…
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