Motorcycle Taxi Operators Join Fight Against GBV In Mwanza
Motorcycle taxi operators in Mwanza are now engaged as community allies in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) following a sensitization session that was organized by YONECO in the district. The engagement meeting, held on 1 October 2026, brought together male riders who operate along the Mwanza border corridor. The operators were equipped with knowledge…
NGOs Push for Innovative Solutions During 2026 National NGO Day
As Malawi continues facing complex development challenges, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the country have renewed calls for innovative, community-centred solutions to create lasting developmental change. The call was made during the 2026 NGO Day commemoration event that was held at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe where YONECO joined partners and stakeholders in showcasing…
YONECO Staff Urged to Act Against NCDs
YONECO staff have been urged to take proactive steps to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), amid projections that the diseases could become the leading cause of death globally by 2030. The call was made by Senior Medical Officer at Inspire Health Clinic, Dr James Banda, during an NCD awareness campaign held at YONECO Headquarters in Zomba.…
Victoria’s Financial Comfort Under the SP-GEAR Project
Victoria Joseph, a 42-year-old woman who hails from lives in Palato Village, GVH Chavala, under Traditional Authority (TA) Kasisi in Chikwawa District. After her husband’s death, she alone shouldered the heavy burden of raising her three children: Matias, Christina, and Cynthia John. With limited means, she relied solely on selling tomatoes, but the income was…
Mangale Community Calls for Action to Keep Girls in School
Community members around Mangale Primary School have called for stronger measures to combat poverty, improve inadequate school facilities and enhance the enforcement of child protection laws. These issues are significantly contributing to low retention and completion rates among girls in the area. These concerns were highlighted during a community engagement session that was organized by…
YONECO ED’s Monthly Address – September 2026
Dear Reader September 2026 is here, leaving us with only three months until the end of the year. A lot has happened and continues to unfold. Despite everything, our focus must on making sound decisions to ensue that our efforts are yielding positive results. A new academic year is set to begin on 14th September.…
