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Stakeholders have hailed the SADC HIV and AIDS Youth Helpline project for enabling youth access to free information through the youth helpline toll-free line on HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. During a courtesy call on Tuesday, Zomba District Commissioner, Reinghard Chavula said the project has helped young people to freely…

On 13 February 2024, YONECO hosted Zimbabwe Youth Advocates during a community activation session that was held at Domasi Institute of Management and Social Sciences in Zomba. The activity was aimed at promoting young people’s access to Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (#SRHR) services. The delegates first made a courtesy call to the office of…

Cyclone Freddy, which hit Malawi in March of 2023, devastated the lives of many people in some parts of the southern region of Malawi. A lot of people lost their lives, and property and many others were left destitute as their houses and food were washed away by the cyclone-induced floods. Unfortunately, some individuals capitalized…

Dear Esteemed Readers, I welcome you to February 2024 with full knowledge that it is a month the world celebrates Valentine’s Day and I would like to ask all young people to understand what the day is all about. This falls on 14th February every year. While Valentine’s Day has lots of good memories for…

YONECO, Standing Voices and Beyond Suncare has trained a total of 50 community advocates in Machinga district. The trained community cadres have been drilled to protect and advance the rights of people with albinism in their designated areas. Malawi is among the countries where, heartrendingly, people with albinism face various forms of violence and abuse…

Mary Kwiyoka, a 7-year-old girl who is in Standard 2, at Nachiwe Primary School, is rewriting the narrative of inclusivity in education. Born with a disability that affected her mobility and speech, Mary’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of the BEFIT program which introduced tablet lessons that have helped her overcome her mobility and speech…

The BEFIT program in Malawi, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with various partners is emerging as a resounding success, transforming the educational landscape in Rumphi District. Among the triumphant stories deep in the Livingstonia mountains is Lwatizi Primary School, an active beneficiary in the programme since its inception in September 2023. Frank…

Our district office in Rumphi has received a generous donation of a computer, printer and toner from Dr. Juliet Nyasulu. Dr. Nyasulu is a lecturer at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and her donation will significantly contribute towards increased computer literacy among young people in the area. Four young people will be selected by members…

Dear Esteemed Readers, Welcome to 2024! We have exited a year of difficulties which has included a devastating cyclone that killed over 1,000 people and left thousands of people destitute, major currency devaluations and high levels of inflation. It was also a year in which we experienced a distressing surge in violence perpetrated against women…

In a bid to contribute towards mitigating the impact of climate change, YONECO has established a tree nursery in Rumphi that will provide seedlings to local youth clubs and schools around Rumphi Boma. Currently, a total of 200 tree saplings have been cultivated intending to reduce climate-related disasters by planting trees around schools, and other…