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YONECO supported the facilitation of a five-day training of enumerators for a research study on school-based violence which the University of Malawi in collaboration with the Centre for Global Research will be embarking on in various districts across Malawi. During the training, YONECO particularly focused on equipping the study enumerators with knowledge of case management…

The Board of Trustees, Management, and Staff of Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) conveys its condolences to the State President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, the bereaved families, and the entire Malawi nation on the tragic passing of the Vice President, the Right Honourable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight…

YONECO conducted an engaging and lively session with standard 3 learners at Mukule Primary School in Chitipa district to nurture personal responsibility and promote human rights awareness among children. Through this session, our team helped the learners to understand their rights and encouraged them to voice out when they are violated. The stirring session was…

Dear Esteemed Readers, We begin the month of June 2024 with full realization that we are entering the second half of the year, which prompts a crucial question; are we making the right progress towards our goals and targets for the year? It is time to reflect on our half year goals and revisit our…

Dear Esteemed Readers, Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the YONECO Voice Monthly Newsletter where we get to know the work which YONECO is doing. This month, we are celebrating International Labour Day. I would like to join the president of the Republic of Malawi, as well as the community and various institutional leaders…

Malawi, just like many other countries across the globe, is grappling with the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). According to the WHO, NCDs claim 41 million people annually, which is equivalent to 74 percent of all deaths globally. NCDs are the second leading cause of death among adults in Malawi. Thus, in its quest to…

Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Mposa in Machinga district have embarked on community sensitization campaigns on climate change-induced health challenges. The campaigns are aimed at empowering communities to understand and effectively respond to various health risks that are associated with climate change. The CHWs have embarked on the activities…

Dear Esteemed Readers, As we dive into the fourth month of 2024, it is crucial to reflect upon an aspect of community development that was neglected some three decades ago – the “Youth Week.” This initiative involved schools and communities uniting for extensive development endeavours without expecting monetary compensation. In Traditional Authority Katuli, Mangochi, Malawi,…

Stakeholders have underscored the crucial role of regional collaboration in ensuring the success and impact of interventions that target young people. The remarks have been made during the NAC learning visit, which is underway at Cresta Thapama Hotel in Botswana under the ‘enhancing access to integrated HIV/AIDS services among young people through m-health in Southern…

Dear Esteemed Readers, I would like to start this entry with a conversation I had with Mr. Gracium Chithonje, YONECO’s Finance Officer, over work performance issues. In his reflections, he said it would be necessary for employees to contemplate whether they would hire someone with their attitude, work approach, and performance and alike if they…