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YONECO conducted an awareness session on good governance and human rights aimed at empowering communities to actively participate in local development at Kasisi in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwabulambya, Chitipa district. The session emphasized the importance of community involvement in development initiatives, highlighting that participation is not only a responsibility but also a…

YONECO continues to promote healthy living among children through practical hygiene education. On 26 March 2026, our team in Blantyre organized a hygiene and sanitation session at Machinjiri Drop-In Centre, in response to the increased risks of cholera outbreaks in Malawi. Children were encouraged to take responsibility for their personal hygiene as a simple but…

As part of its ongoing journey to promote mental healing through performing arts, YONECO recently visited Magwira Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Zomba, where 91 displaced individuals, including children, are currently seeking shelter following heavy rains that occurred between 15th and 18th March 2026. During the visit, the YONECO Cultural Troupe delivered a theatre-based psychosocial support…

YONECO participated in a farmer field visit that was organized by CARD from 20 to 23 March, 2025 at Senior Group Village Head (SGVH) in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Mbenje, Nsanje district. The activity under an FCDO-funded project titled Climate adaptation and resilience for Communities. The visit aimed to showcase demonstration farms that…

On 21 March 2026, YONECO, through the organization’s Cultural Troupe and National Helpline Services, conducted psychosocial support intervention to provide to flood disaster survivors at Chambo and Likangala evacuation camps in Zomba district. The activity used theatre, music, and dance to promote emotional healing, coping mechanisms, and community solidarity among affected populations. A total of…

YONECO warmly extends heartfelt wishes to all Muslims as we celebrate this blessed Eid. May this special occasion bring peace & joy to you. As we mark this day of faith, let us continue promoting the rights & welfare of the youth, women & children as we are building a better and inclusive society for…

The Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, has called for strong collaboration among civil society organisations, government and stakeholders in dealing with Gender Based Violence (GBV). The Minister made the call during a side event themed ‘From Complaints to Justice: Advancing Women’s and Girls’ Access to Justice in Malawi’ at the…

By Lemani Makina In a society where parents perceive child marriage as a relief to their economic burdens while traditional leaders see it as a means of enhancing their influence, challenging the practice is a sensitive and risky venture. Nonetheless, in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mkhumba in Phalombe district, 28-year-old Mercy Musowa stands…

Over 600 students at Rumphi Secondary School benefited from a School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) awareness session that was held on 12 March 2026. The students were urged to respect one another and to report any form of harassment, bullying, or abuse occurring within or around the school environment. The facilitators also publicised toll-free lines and…

By Chimwemwe Mikwala. Since April 2024, chiefs’ wives in Phalombe district have been proving that women’s engagement is one of the most effective ways to drive community development and tackle pressing challenges. Through the YONECO Chiefs’ Wives Forum with support from UN Women, women from villages in and around Traditional Authority (T/A) Nkhumba have stepped…