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In an effort to reduce various Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) challenges that young people face, YONECO has intensified Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) sessions in its Youth Drop-in Centres (DYCs) across Malawi. CSE aims at providing age–appropriate, and culturally relevant information about gender, sex, and sexuality. The sessions are expected to equip the youth with the…

YONECO in collaboration with the Department of Social welfare office conducted a Cholera awareness campaign in the area of Senior Traditional Authority (STA) Chanthunya in Balaka district. The campaign was aimed at equipping community members with knowledge on how to prevent Cholera disease. The activity was conducted in response to a call by community leaders…

On February 13, 2023, delegates from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat conducted a monitoring exercise of HIV and AIDS Youth Helpline Project, which is being implemented in Zomba district by YONECO in partnership with Youth Advocates. The project provides young people with prompt information on HIV/AIDS, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHR), as well as…

Today, 13 February, is the World Radio Day. The Day is commemorated to recognize the importance of radio and to encourage decision makers to provide access to information through radio. The theme for World Radio Day 2023 is ‘Radio and Peace’ which focuses on the role of radio as an independent medium of peace making.…

On 7 February 2023, YONECO held a hygiene and sanitation session with vendors at Blantyre Market. The session was part of YONECO’s efforts to promote hygiene and sanitation among the local community in the wake of Cholera outbreak which has claimed over 850 lives since it was first detected in March, 2022. Vendors who sell…

Young people are particularly vulnerable to HIV because of their developing bodies, social and economic instability, limited access to services and other risk factors. As such, it is important to engage them on how they can prevent it and also helping them who are living positively to properly manage their health. On 1 February 2023,…

YONECO office in Rumphi district conducted an awareness session on sexual and school-related gender-based violence at Rumphi Secondary School. The district staff, along with other professionals, led the session and provided information on the reporting mechanisms that are available to students. The session was designed to inspire and motivate students, particularly the 55 Form 1…

Greetings Dear Reader, Malawi is facing a major challenge in 2023 with the continuing spread of Cholera resulting in over 1,108 people have died as of 30 January 2023 and over 34,355 cases have been confirmed across the 26 districts. The root cause is poor water and sanitation. The impact on youth and children is…

As Cholera disease continues to spread across Malawi, YONECO has embarked on sensitization campaigns which are targeting primary and secondary school students on prevention of the disease. Among other sessions, YONECO reached out to 350 students from around Ntaja area in Machinga district with awareness messages through various Interpersonal Communication strategies. The students who have…

YONECO and Nsanje Police have teamed up to launch a Safe Schools Programme in Nsanje district, designed to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of gender. This initiative is intended to reduce the number of girls who drop out of school due to increased instances of violence and harassment they…