Interns

Titriana Khumalo is an intern at YONECO office in Chikwawa district where she supports child protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, the promotion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and mental health awareness activities. She also contributes to case management, community mobilization, and reporting. Titriana is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work at the Catholic…

Timothy Nkhoma is a Social Work intern with YONECO at the organisation’s office in Chikwawa. Timothy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work at the Catholic University of Malawi. Timothy has over five years of experience in nursing and clinical research. In his role, Timothy supports the promotion of young people’s sexual and reproductive…

Maria Mwayi is a passionate advocate for nutrition, food security, and sustainable development. She is currently interning at YONECO, where she supports community sessions on climate change, nutrition, mental health, and financial literacy, as well as child protection and data management. Maria holds a Diploma in Nutrition, Food Security, and Sustainable Development from Mubarak Complex…

Loyce Bauleni is an intern at YONECO office in Chikwawa, where she supports case management and community awareness on SRHR, GBV prevention, mental health, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities. Loyce also facilitates children’s play sessions and contributes to community mobilization and programme reporting. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work at…

Kumbukani Blessed Chazama is an intern at YONECO in Chikwawa, where she supports walk-in clients, facilitates children’s play and learning sessions, and leads community outreach activities. She holds a Diploma in Social Work and Community Development, as well as a Certificate in First Aid. Kumbukani’s motto is: “Start change now; when times are tough, start…

Christina Matias is a Social Work student at the Catholic University of Malawi who is working with YONECO as a Programmes Intern stationed in Chikwawa. In this role, Christina supports case management and community awareness sessions on child rights, GBV prevention, and promoting mental health. With her bachelor’s degree, she is passionate about inclusion, equality,…