Year: 2026

This week, we have reached over 1500 learners with practical tools for overcoming various social challenges and building brighter futures at C.C.A.P Primary School in Chitipa district. The learners were encouraged to work hard in school and avoid risky activities such as scavenging and other harmful practices that can distract them from their education. Instead,…

YONECO, in collaboration with the District Social Welfare Office, has engaged learners at Mayembe Primary School in Rumphi district in a session that was organized to promote positive behaviour change among young people. During the session, learners were encouraged to avoid drug and substance abuse, including alcohol and Indian hemp, with facilitators highlighting the negative…

The status on WhatsApp read, “As Malawians, we do have a poverty mindset.” One of our partners requested and I quote: “Remind me of the theory that describes where it all came from next time we meet.” The poverty mindset within us suggested that if this comment had come from someone in the UK or…

YONECO conducted a Human and Minority Rights awareness session in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Juma, aimed at promoting respect for vulnerable groups and strengthening peaceful coexistence within communities. The session sensitized participants on the need to protect minorities, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and other socially excluded groups, from discrimination, violence, and…

YONECO, in partnership with the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the District Social Welfare Office, has launched a child protection operation in Chitipa aimed at safeguarding children from abuse and exploitation. The exercise is targeting known hotspots where children are often exposed to unsafe environments, including the streets and other high-risk areas. The initiative seeks…

Officers from YONECO’s Tithandizane Helpline Services visited Zomba Prison Youth Club, where they engaged with young people on mental health issues in a bid to promote their wellbeing. The club, which comprises children of Malawi Prison Service staff stationed at Zomba Central Prison and young people from surrounding communities, was meeting for the first time…

On 26 January 2026, YONECO’s Tithandizane Helpline Services team visited Magobo Private Secondary School to talk openly about the dangers of drug and substance abuse. The session aimed to help learners understand the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and how it affects their health, behavior, academic performance, and future goals. During the discussion, a…

YONECO’s newly opened Child Drop-In Centre (DIC) in Mangochi is attracting large numbers of children and offering renewed hope to parents who have long called for a safe and supportive space for young people within the town. Located in a busy neighbourhood, the facility sits close to entertainment venues and other spaces often linked to…

YONECO ICT Department engaged students at Zomba Islamic High School as part of the section’s ongoing Girls Innovative Research and Learning (GIRL) Programme aimed at stimulating the interest of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). During the session, that was held from 20 to 22 January 2025, students were introduced to basic programming…