Author: Lemani Makina

From 3 to 5 September 2025, YONECO managed to train members of 20 Savings and Loans Group (SLGs) for women and the youth from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mposa in Machinga district. The training, that was held from 3 to 5 September 2025, aim to improve financial literacy and promote a culture of…

YONECO participated in a three-day 9th Rumphi Agriculture Fair that was held at the district’s ADMARC Depot from 4 to 6 September, 2025. The event was held under the theme “The 9th District Agriculture Fair: Towards Commercialization and Economic Transformation through Smart and Sustainable Agricultural Systems.” Speaking during the event, Senior Group Village Headman Chikalamba,…

Dear Readers, September 1, 2025, marks the final stage of engagement between the electorate and those aspiring to be elected. It is a critical time when Malawians must decide their destiny for the next five years. We are all anxious to see the outcomes of the 16 September 2025 election and who will steer the…

In a bid to address the health challenges posed by climate change, YONECO conducted a climate change adaptation training session at Mtambalika in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mposa, Machinga district. The session aimed to strengthen the community’s understanding of how climate change is impacting public health and to equip them with practical strategies…

In a bid to boost literacy and numeracy skills among primary school learners, YONECO has launched remedial classes during the school holiday in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Kawinga, Machinga district. The initiative targets children who are struggling with basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. The initiative is offering the leaners a chance to…

YONECO facilitated the donation of a wheelchair to 6-year-old Dorothy Beyadi from Blantyre, who was born with mobility challenges. Dorothy’s case was brought to light when her mother visited YONECO’s Blantyre District Office to seek assistance for her daughter, who has been unable to walk since birth. Thus, YONECO took made some efforts to seek…

On 27 August 2025, YONECO successfully concluded a series of refresher training courses for teachers from the first cohort of schools where the implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme began. The training sessions were conducted as part of the programme’s transition phase, which was scheduled two years after the…

YONECO conducted a mental health awareness session with Peer Educators (PEs) at Ntaja Trading Centre in Machinga district to address the rising mental health challenges among the youth in the area. The session explored key causes, such as academic pressure, unemployment, family issues, and substance abuse. Participants discussed the impacts of these factors, including low…

On 21 August 2025, YONECO conducted a sensitization session on intra-household decision-making for Savings and Loans Group (#SLG) members under Traditional Authority (T/A) Ndanga, Mulanje district. The session focused on promoting gender equality and financial transparency in households, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making between spouses, especially in managing SLG-related income and family resources. Facilitators…