Ruth Banda is a third-year student at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), pursuing a Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work. She is an intern at Mangochi YONECO, where she supports community sessions on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), women’s economic empowerment, case management, and child rights protection activities. She believes that “people are self-advocates for change.”
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Today, we also welcome Thandiwe Ngalonde, a final-year student from the Catholic University of Malawi pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work. Thandiwe has been attached to our office in Chiladzulu, where she is supporting various community development and child protection interventions.
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Join us in welcoming Yoram Manjatika, who has joined our team as a programmes intern at YONECO’s District Office in Chiradzulu. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work at the Catholic University of Malawi and is gaining practical experience through his internship with YONECO, where he actively supports community development and youth…
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YONECO, through the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (#BEFIT) programme, has continued to support the education sector by addressing challenges affecting digital learning in schools. One of the major concerns has been the rising number of gadget breakages, which often hinder lessons and limit access to digital resources. To tackle this, a comprehensive…
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YONECO, in collaboration with South Lunzu Police Victim Support Unit (VSU), held a community meeting in Machinjiri to discuss ways of strengthening child protection and reducing incidences of Gender-based Violence (GBV) in the area. The meeting aimed to reinforce community-based protection mechanisms and encourage residents to take a proactive role in safeguarding children and vulnerable…
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YONECO conducted a session at St Augustine 1 Primary School in Mapira Village, Traditional Authority Mponda, on building confidence and self-esteem for healthy life choices. The interactive discussion brought together 35 learners and focused on helping adolescent girls develop confidence, self-belief, and positive life skills. Topics covered included growth and body changes, relationships, and self-esteem.…
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In an effort to promote child rights awareness and mental well-being among learners, YONECO conducted a focus group discussion with learners from Kawembe Primary School in Chitipa district. The interactive session focused on children’s understanding of their rights, the causes of suicide, and practical ways to address suicidal thoughts. During the discussion, learners confidently outlined…
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On 4 November 2025, YONECO hosted an envoy from UN Women on a monitoring visit under the “Sustaining Community Women Movement for Peace Building and Response to Humanitarian Response” project. The delegation began their visit with a courtesy call to YONECO’s Executive Director, where they discussed the project’s progress and shared insights on strengthening women-led…
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We are excited to share the November 2025 edition of YONECO Voice Monthly Newsletter. Follow the link to read/download:YONECO VOICE Monthly Newsletter – November 2025
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