Author: Lemani Makina

Today, 21 August 2025, has marked the end of the final round of Teachers’ Refresher Trainings aimed at strengthening the delivery of the Building Education Foundations Through Innovation and Technology (#BEFIT) programme in primary schools in Rumphi district. The primary focus of the training was to re-orient teachers on the goals, objectives, and expectations of…

In a bid to promote inclusive development in Chikwawa district, #YONECO has trained Child Protection Workers, Community Development Assistants, and Agriculture Extension Development Officers in the effective implementation of Gender Transformative Approaches (#GTA) using the Umodzi Model. The two-day training sessions were conducted in the areas of Traditional Authorities (T/As) Ngabu and Chapananga in the…

On 15 August 2025, #YONECO, in collaboration with the Community Development Office, conducted a learning visit at Malemia in Chikwawa to promote knowledge exchange among members of Community Savings and Investment Promotion (#COMSIP) groups, and Savings and Loan Groups (#SLGs). The activity, that was conducted under the SP GEAR Project, brought together participants from Zathu…

On 15 August 2025, YONECO joined partners, stakeholders, and community members in commemorating Day of the African Child (#DAC), which took place at Undani, Traditional Authority (T/A) Kapeni in Blantyre. Among other activities, YONECO showcased its work and impact through a pavilion, where participants, led by the guest of honour, had the opportunity to learn…

YONECO, with support from LifeLine International has organized a live panel discussion on suicide prevention that will air in the evening of 16 August 2025. The panel discussion will bring together mental health experts, advocates, and community voices to address the growing concern of suicide and the importance of mental well-being in Malawi. Organized under…

Nkhande Primary School has emerged victorious in the Forest Land Restoration Quiz competition, which drew participation from 10 primary schools across Ntcheu District. The wee-long competition, which commenced on 5 August 2025 has ended today, 9 August 2025, with an award ceremony that celebrated the top performers and their commitment to environmental conservation. The quiz…

Dear Readers, The themes for August 2025 were hard to come by, considering the surprises that occurred in the last ten days of July 2025. The challenging aspects of selecting running mates for 16 September 2025, combined with the hype generated by these surprises, created a significant obstacle that made writing quite difficult. The hopefuls…