WHAT WE DO

Achieving sustainable development and real social change depends on working with and adequately equipping young people and women to participate in all areas of the Malawian society. Since 1997, we pride ourself in rights-based and inclusive programming to facilitate meaningful youth participation and development, advance gender equality, protect and safeguard the rights of children and women, and promote good governance and social accountability at all levels

Achieve Gender Equality

YONECO employs Gender Transformative Approaches, involves males as agents of change, and facilitates community dialogue with community gatekeepers including traditional and religious leaders to transform social norms and promote gender equality. We empower women and girls with skills, resources, information and financial literacy to enhance their bargaining power and assertiveness to participate equally in all…

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End Violence Against Women/Girls

YONECO prevents and responds to violence against women/girls using the national Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Crisis Line which includes a 24/7 toll-free hotline (5600) for reporting VAWG, and accessing psychosocial support and information.

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Protect Children

YONECO safeguards and protects children from violence and abuse using the national Tithandizane Child Helpline which includes a 24/7 toll-free hotline (116) for reporting child violence and abuse, and accessing online counseling, psychosocial support and information.

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