YouthNet and Counselling (YONECO) is a
non-political, non-profit making and 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.
Mr MacBain Mkandawire, Executive
Director.
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 of a number of networks like Council for Non
Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA), Civil Society Coalition
for Quality Basic Education (CSCQBE), Malawi Network of AIDS Service
Organization (MANASO) and Human Rights Consultative Committee. YONECO
became a member of the Human Rights Consultative Committee in 1998.
"Promoting
youth,women and
children participation
in
development"