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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YONECO joined delegates from 26 countries in Senegal for the Second 2025 Local Solutions Campus, a global gathering organized by Foundation S in partnership with ENDA. The event brought together Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and development partners to showcase and strengthen local innovations addressing global health and development challenges. This year’s forum focused on rethinking leadership…
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YONECO conducted an engaging session on Psychology and Music, focusing on how sound and rhythm connect to human emotions at the organization’s Youth Drop-in Centre (DIC) located at in Zomba. During the interactive activity, young participants practiced instruments such as the guitar, drums, and piano before demonstrating emotions without using words. The exercise revealed how…
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𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮 is a Social Work and Development Studies student at the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA). As a programmes intern, Purity will be supporting community empowerment and social protection interventions.
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𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 is a third-year Social Work student at the University of Malawi (UNIMA), supporting GBV prevention, human rights, and role modelling sessions.
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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…
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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…
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