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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…

YONECO joined the Chikwawa District Social Cash Transfer during a Skills and Development monitoring visit to the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Makhuwira, Lundu and Ngowe in Chikwawa district. The exercise held from 19 to 21 January 2026 focused on assessing both artisans and students who had graduated from TEVET programmes supported by the Social…

On 22 January 2025, YONECO engaged motorcycle riders and other men at Rumphi Market in a health awareness session aimed at promoting male involvement in health issues. Officers challenged common myths that discourage men from seeking care and encouraged early medical attention, stressing that regular check-ups support early diagnosis and a healthier life. The session…

YONECO, in collaboration with social welfare officers, conducted a mental health awareness session for learners at Mitole Primary School in Chikwawa district. The session aimed to encourage learners to seek mental health support and to help one another in creating a safe and healthy school environment. The discussions also covered children’s rights and responsibilities, as…

YONECO conducted a hygiene and sanitation awareness session at Kawale Primary School in Chitipa district during the rainy season, when the incidence of cholera and other waterborne diseases often increases. The session was aimed at encouraging the learners to adopt good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, proper personal cleanliness, and avoiding unhygienic foodstuffs. Learners…

Kawale Primary School in Chitipa District recently hosted a personal development skills awareness session that engaged 715 learners, comprising 312 boys and 403 girls, through fun and highly interactive activities aimed at strengthening learners’ confidence and decision-making abilities. The session focused on key competencies such as effective communication, problem-solving, and goal setting, equipping learners with…

Cholera remains a serious public health threat, especially during the rainy season when poor sanitation and hygiene practices increase the risk of outbreaks. In response, YONECO, an organization working to promote the health and rights of children and young people, has conducted awareness sessions aimed at educating learners on how to prevent hygiene-related diseases, including…