YONECO rolled out Youth Open Day events across Mchinji District to provide young people with a platform to share experiences, showcase their talents, and engage with key stakeholders on issues that affect their lives. The events attracted the participation of young people, community leaders, and service providers. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and promote…
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#YONECO, in partnership with NICE Trust, has been conducting school community meetings in Chitipa to raise awareness about human rights and promote a mindset change in line with the Malawi Vision #2063. The meetings aim to empower students to take charge of their rights and become responsible citizens. The initiative focuses on reinforcing school-based rights…
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Aubrey Solomon is a student at the University of Malawi where he’s pursuing a Bachelor of Social Science Social Work degree. Solomon has joined YONECO as an intern at YONECO office in Mangochi where he’s supporting the implementation of community development activities
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Rehema Asedi is an intern at the YONECO office in Mangochi, where she is involved in case management, data management, and supporting community sessions. Rehema holds a bachelor’s degree in social work which she obtained from St John the Baptist University.
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Priscilla Ndhlovu is an intern at YONECO office in Mangochi. She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) at Malawi Assemblies of God University. In her role, Priscilla supports ECD classes and facilitates awareness sessions on cognitive development, literacy and language development, child rights protection, and nutrition activities.
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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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