Author: Lemani Makina

On 14 October 2025, YONECO participated in the “Bridging Research and Impact” workshop that was organized by Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and #GIZ in Cape Town, South Africa. The convening brought together researchers, policymakers, and frontline organisations from across the #SADC region to share how evidence can inform effective responses to gender-based violence (#GBV).…

On 14 October 2025, a total of 157 learners from St. Augustine 2 Primary School in Mangochi participated in a life skills session organized by YONECO aimed at promoting positive behaviour among students. The session targeted learners in Standards Six and Seven and was supported by four teachers from the school. Facilitators guided the pupils…

Good morning! Today is World Mental Health Day. This commemoration serves as a reminder for all of us to raise awareness about mental health issues and to strengthen our collective efforts in supporting mental well-being.

As part of its efforts to promote the right to quality healthcare for all, YONECO held an interactive session with 11 nursing students at Mangochi District Hospital. The session, which was held on 7 October 2025, aimed to strengthen the students’ understanding of client-centred care and the role of empathy, ethics, and accountability in service…

Dear Readers, Personal vision, organizational vision and Malawi vision: Learning from the 2025 General Elections in Malawi. Malawians decided on 16 September 2025 on who should govern them for the next five years. Political governance determines the future of the country. However, this political governance has two faces which we need to examine in this…

Steven Mayeni (45) is the Chairperson of Mposa Area Development Committee (ADC) in Machinga district, who believes in leading by example in a bid to address various socioeconomic challenges that people face in his area. Steven is among the community leaders whom YONECO trained to champion climate change adaptation and help communities manage health risks…

On 9 March 2025, YONECO Culture Troupe conducted a Theatre for Development (#TfD) activity to raise awareness about the dangers of child marriage and to encourage collective community action in safeguarding children’s rights in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Chikowi, Zomba. During the interactive session, participants openly discussed key drivers of child marriage in…

Every year on 10 September, the world comes together to raise awareness, offer support, and bring hope on World Suicide Prevention Day. This year, we stand united to Change the Narrative on Suicide. For too long, stigma and misunderstanding have surrounded conversations about suicide. But every life matters and every story deserves to be heard…

On 5 September, 2025 the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) awarded YONECO for its outstanding contribution as a youth-driven organization promoting sustainable development and community empowerment across the country. The award was presented during at the national commemoration event for this year’s International Youth Day that was held in Lilongwe. The recognition celebrates YONECO’s…