Fri, 30-Jul-2010
INTRODUCTION
YouthNet and Counselling (YONECO) is a non-political, non-profit-making non-governmental organization that was formed in September 1997. It was established to address the social injustice and reproductive health issues affecting the youth, women and children. YONECO registered with National Youth Council of Malawi under the National Youth Council (1996) Act, under the Trustees Incorporation Act (1962) in October 1999 and with the NGO Board in 2003. YONECO is a member to a number of networks like Council for Non Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA), Malawi Education Network (MENET), Malawi Network of AIDS Service Organization (MANASO) and Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC). YONECO became a member of the Human Rights Consultative Committee in 1998. YONECO is a member to international organizations which include: Gender Based Violence Prevention Network, World Association of Non Governmental Organizations (WANGO), International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), Child Helpline International and CIVICUS among others.

VISION
“A self reliant HIV/AIDS - free society that respects democratic values and principles”

MISSION
“YONECO is committed to empowering the youth, women and children, combating the spread of HIV infection, mitigating the impact of AIDS and promoting democracy and human rights for socio – economic development”


YONECO is actively working in areas of Youth Development, Human Rights & Democracy, Women & Children and Care & Support. Would you like to make a donation to support any of these areas? Please contact the Executive Director at director@yoneco.org.mw. At YONECO we guarantee that every penny will be used for the intended purpose and you will get all relevant documentation on how your donation is used.