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Human Rights Day is a global annual event that is commemorated on 10 December. In his message, the Executive Director of YONECO, MacBain Mkandawire, has emphasized that “We must hold ourselves accountable and always remain transparent in our deeds as we demand for the same from those in positions of power and authority.”

Between March of 2022 to March 2023, Malawi experienced the deadliest cholera outbreak in history. The outbreak left a cumulative death toll of 1,772 people. The prolonged outbreak vindicates the impact of climate change leading to heavy flooding and drying up of hygienic water sources. Such challenges have been compelling people to consume unclean water.…

Today is World AIDS Day (#WAD). Let’s show support for those living with HIV, commemorate those who have died have died from AIDS-related illnesses and fight stigma. Let’s continue spreading awareness, promote testing and advocate for access to treatment. Together, we can work towards an AIDS-free generation! #EndAIDS #ZeroDiscrimination #TakeTheRightsPath

Malawi joined the rest of the globe in the launch of the 2024 – 16 Days of Activisms Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Campaign at a function that was held at Mpasa Community Day Secondary School in Phalombe district. Among others, the event served as a critical focusing point to galvanize efforts, resources, and attention towards…

On 23 November 2024, YONECO participated in a solidarity march which marked the end of this year’s 19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence and Abuse Against Children and Youth. The exercise, which aimed at amplifying the voices of children, was concluded with the submission of a petition on various child protection issues…

On 22 November 2024, YONECO Head Office in Zomba hosted 27 form four students from St. Michael’s Girls Secondary School on a learning visit. The tour was marked by a tour of YONECO Head Office, which involved stops at YFM Radio Station, YONECO ICT Centre, and the Tithandizane Helpline Services Centre. Each department presented some…

YONECO has distributed 3, 375 kilograms of sunflower seeds to 1, 485 women and young farmers within Mkanda and Zulu extension planning Areas (EPAs) in Mchinji district. The donation is part of the transformative efforts which YONECO has embarked on to enhance socioeconomic welfare of the youth and women in rural areas across Malawi. In…

YONECO in collaboration with District Community Development Office facilitated the establishment of Savings and Loans Groups (SLGs) for beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Programme (#SCTP) in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mnthilamanja in Mulanje. The initiative aims to enhance the impact of the SCTP by promoting financial independence and self-reliance among the targeted community…

Dear Reader, The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of Children concluded its recent meeting on October 12, 2024, highlighting two crucial issues for Malawi that demand urgent attention. First, there is an alarming rise in concerns regarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health, evidenced by increasing rates of teenage pregnancies and school…

Today marks the final day of three-day refresher training sessions for Parent-Child Communication (PCC) Facilitators which YONECO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, organized in Dedza and Mchinji districts. One of the trained PCC Facilitators, Genesis Moyenda from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mduwa Mchinji, explained that PCC is key in…