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YONECO led a mental health awareness session with women from Savings and Loans Groups (#SLGs) established under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) Project in Chikwawa. The session aimed to ensure that the financial empowerment of women is properly supported by psychological well-being. To deepen the discussion, the session was co-facilitated by…

Chitipa District Council, in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service (MPS), market vendors, YONECO, and other civil society organizations (CSOs), conducted a town-wide clean-up exercise on 9 September 2026 aimed at promoting hygiene and sanitation in Chitipa Town. The initiative comes at a critical time, as the district has recently registered a cholera case, raising…

Dear Readers, We start our conversation in the New Year by reflecting on the comment from the African Development Bank, World Bank, and IMF that the Malawi Government should work urgently to fix the ailing economy. We sympathize with Malawians, particularly youth, women, and children, regarding the economic woes we are facing. However, we sometimes…

On 30 December 2025, the Presidential Advisor on NGOs, Luther Mambala, visited the YONECO Head Office to strengthen civic space and enhance collaboration between the government and civil society in Zomba. The Presidential Advisor, who was accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA), Dr. Felix Lombe, engaged YONECO and the…

Our toll-free helpline services will remain operational 24/7 during the festive season! Call us on 116, 5600, 6600 or 393 #TollFree #HelplineSupport #HelplineMalawi

Nthambi yathu ya Tithandizane Helpline Services ipitilira kugwira ntchito masana ndi usiku munyengo ino ya chikondwelero cha Khirisimasi ndi chaka chatsopano!

YONECO participated in graduation ceremonies for Parent-Child Communication (PCC) Circles, comprising households that have successfully completed a three-month mentorship programme across seven Traditional Authorities (T/A) in Mchinji and Dedza districts. The events that were held from 15 to 20 December 2025, brought together families, PCC Facilitators, various district stakeholders, and community leaders. YONECO, with support…

Data from YONECO’s Tithandizane Helpline Services shows that cases of Gender-Based Violence (#GBV) tend to rise during the festive season, mainly due to factors such as substance abuse and excessive alcohol consumption. The data further indicates that women and girls remain the most affected. In response, YONECO has intensified community engagement activities aimed at strengthening…

YONECO has urged women, girls and children in Rumphi to report abuse and seek help during a youth-led open day held at Chandamale Youth Club in the district. The event was organized by Rumphi Youth Network, the event brought together youths, traditional leaders, civil society organizations and government officials to promote child protection and the…

On 10 December, YONECO joined government officials, civil society organizations and community members at Chipopoma Ground in Nkhata Bay for the National Human Rights Day commemoration. Held under the theme “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” the event highlighted the need to protect basic rights, including access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.…