Malawi Hosts Pan‑African Day of the African Child Commemoration in Lilongwe

Malawi is today hosting the continental commemoration of the Day of the African Child at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. This year’s event is being held under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” The high-level gathering has brought together over 800 children and various stakeholders from across…

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Role of Early Childhood Development in Sustainable Development

The Government of Malawi acknowledges the significance of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and promotes access to a minimum of 12 years of formal education for all citizens. In a bid to compliment Malawi government’s efforts towards sustainable national development, YONECO has ECD Programmes in 16 districts across country. Quality early childhood education lays the foundation…

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YONECO Supports Final Round of Drought Relief Cash Transfers in Chikwawa

YONECO participated in the third and final round of cash transfers that was facilitated by Eagles Relief in Chikwawa district under the Malawi Drought Response Project, which is funded by ECHO through CARE Malawi. The initiative aims to provide critical support to vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, expectant mothers, and lactating women, who have been…

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YONECO Reaches 978 Learners with Child Rights Awareness at Malawi Trade Fair

On 28 May 2025, #YONECO engaged 978 learners from 14 schools in Child Rights Awareness Sessions aimed at empowering them to know and defend their rights while recognizing their related responsibilities. The sessions were held on Children’s Day at this year’s Malawi International Trade Fair at Chichiri, Blantyre. During the sessions, our team discussed with…

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Malawi’s Minister of Gender Tours Tithandizane Helpline Services Ahead of Global Forum

Today, YONECO hosted the Hon. Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Hon. Jean Sendeza, during her familiarization tour of the Tithandizane National Helpline Services ahead of International Helpline Consultation to be held in Zambia in June, 2025. In her remarks, Honourable Sendeza described the Helpline Services system as an inspiration that effectively bridges…

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YONECO Trains Social Accountability Facilitators for Gender-Inclusive Service Delivery

On 14 May 2025, YONECO successfully concluded a training session for community-based Social Accountability Facilitators aimed at enhancing grassroots advocacy for gender-inclusive service delivery. The two-day training targeted eight women and two men from the areas of Traditional Authorities (T/As) Mizinga and Sitola, where YONECO is implementing ‘Sustaining Women Movement for Peacebuilding and Response to…

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