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Youth Congress for Development and Socio-Progress_YOCODESOP Youth Congress for Development and Socio-progress “YOCODESOP” non-profit organization, in dzalek I. II. III. IV. Network.

We are Youth Congress for Development and Social Progress (YOCODESOP) is a non-profit organization that has been created on 16 February 2017 in Malawi, Central Region, Dowa district, Dzaleka Refugee Camp. Dzaleka Refugee Camp started in 1993 with the coming of different people from different countries who left their residence for various reasons such as: being r***d, killed by rebels and others w

ere dispersed from their families as a result lot of refugees came in Dzaleka refugee camp hopeless and traumatized. We have different communities in Dzaleka refugee camp such as, Burundian, Rwandese, Congolese, Ethiopian, Somalia and Sudanese. VISION
Achievement of a strong community of self-reliant people. MISSION
- Empower and orient youth to realize and utilize potentials and actively participate to serve as a weapon of hope, unity, and cooperation in community development.
- Promoting the model (approach) of participative development, aiming to reduce the problems and the socio community deficit.
- Encouraging people reflection and mobilization via collective discussion, sessions of reflection, attaining the solutions of poverty that afflicts us as well as other useful
channels. OBJECTIVES
Contribution on the reduction (or eradication) of poverty within our rural entities by establishing or creating the small income generating activities (IGA), meaning to carry relief to the deprived populations in Dzaleka Refugee Camp and its surroundings
as well as in the country. The YOCODESOP aims at local economic development by strengthening the Private
Sector, through the support of different activities of young people for social progress.
- Caring for vulnerable children by providing them with opportunities, safe spaces and resources to participate and develop.
- Fighting and reducing the causes and factors that are a direct result of low standard of living.
- Enabling children and girls to attend school as sound investment in their lives.
- Mobilizing community resources and strengthening its efficiency utilization by the beneficiaries to improve life.
- Increasing community awareness and skills to raise the standards of living.
- Supporting youth and women social inclusion.
- To awaken young people consciousness and skills regarding to the self-employment in order to transform or making the favorable areas toward the emergence of local development. CENTER OF INTERESTS
- Human right and public health;
- Entrepreneurship;
- Education and vocational training;
- Diversity;
- Gender, HIV/AIDS and Social Integration;

V. WHAT WE DO?
-Training computer basics;
- English/French Training;
- Fight poverty and hunger;
- Offering micro-credit;
- Supporting youth talents;
- Fight against HIV and AIDS;
- Child protection and orphans;
- Fight against forced and early marriages;
- Supporting women decision making;
- Training on gender related issues;
- Tailoring Training.
- Women and Girls empowerment;
- Yoga and Fitness

Networking and Partnerships. Youth congress for development and social progress (YOCODESOP) is working at grass root level and has been affiliated at CBOS network of the same traditional authority in the district of Dowa and at National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM. Number of community based organizations (CBOS) are located within each traditional
authority (TA), forming a community based organization’s network that coordinate the activities of CBOS and links them to district council. The services offered at the Network range from resources sharing, grant searchin

Partnership. Youth Congress for Development and Social Progress in partnership with UHNCR, plan Malawi, JRS and other 3 community based organizations. We value our collaboration with the local community leaders as of Group villages
Headmen, school head teacher at Dzaleka Refugee Camp and some local church
leaders. We share resources and we participate in other developmental projects designed with
other organizations.

‘’ YOCODESOP’’(Youth Congress for Development and Social Progress) is a youth-focused non-profit in Malawi, based in Dza...
17/10/2025

‘’ YOCODESOP’’(Youth Congress for Development and Social Progress) is a youth-focused non-profit in Malawi, based in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, working on issues like education, local development, social integration, health, water & sanitation, etc. with REFUNITE Dzaleka leaders ,
Refunite is an organization that helps reconnect displaced people with their missing families, often by leveraging digital tools and community networks.
Our meeting is part of a collaboration to strengthen community engagement in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

Purpose and Objectives of the Meeting

From the available reports, the meeting(s) had the following aims:

1. Deepen trust and communication

To foster better relationships between REFUNITE’s leadership and the local refugee community, represented by YOCODESOP.

2. Gather community feedback

To hear from diverse community leaders and members about challenges and needs — especially regarding family tracing, protection, education, and digital access.

3. Tailor service delivery

To adjust REFUNITE’s interventions (e.g. their free mobile platform for reconnecting displaced people) to local realities based on what the community says.

4. Identify local volunteers / ambassadors

Selecting or engaging individuals in the community who can help with outreach, awareness, and implementation of initiatives on the ground.

5. Joint planning and community-led solutions

To move from top-down imposed interventions to ones co-designed with community actors (here, YOCODESOP and other local leaders).

Key Discussion Topics / Themes

While full meeting minutes aren’t in the sources, the reports list some key focus areas discussed:

Family tracing and reunification (i.e. reconnecting displaced persons with missing relatives)
Digital access and communication barriers (challenges in how people can access mobile/digital tools)
Education and protection issues within refugee communities
‘’Community feedback mechanisms’’

— How to continuously involve voices from the camp in decision-making

Outcomes and Benefits (Reported / Expected)

From what is publicly shared:

‘’Greater - alignment’’ between what REFUNITE offers and what the community actually needs. Strengthened ‘’ownership’’: having local volunteers increases sustainability and trust.
‘’ Better ‘’communication channels’’: the meetings help refine how information flows between REFUNITE, YOCODESOP, and community members.
‘’ Enhanced ‘’community engagement’’ in planning, which tends to lead to more relevant, acceptable, and effective initiatives.

yocodesop_asblEducation in our community and its surrounding villages in Malawi. light of Africa Suisse District Re...
21/09/2025

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Education in our community and its surrounding villages in Malawi.

light of Africa

Suisse
District
Refugee camp
community.

14/09/2025

YOCODESOP (Youth Congress for the Development and Social – Economic progress) Women’s Support is an initiative dedicated to empowering women and fostering community-led development in Malawi. The program recognizes that women are at the heart of families and communities, and their active involvement is crucial to achieving sustainable progress.
Our support focuses on humanitarian projects that address urgent needs while promoting long-term development in our community and surrounding villages. The key areas of our involvement include:
1. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
# Mobilizing women to lead awareness campaigns on hygiene and safe water practices.
# Supporting community-driven solutions to improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
2. Food Security and Nutrition:
# Training women in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
# Promoting household and community gardens to improve nutrition and reduce hunger.
3. Education:
# Encouraging girls’ education by providing mentorship and community support.
# Supporting adult literacy programs, especially for women, to enhance participation in community development.
4. Community Empowerment:
# Creating women-led cooperatives and small business initiatives to boost economic resilience.
# Strengthening leadership roles for women in community decision-making and project implementation.
Through these efforts, YOCODESOP Women’s Support seeks not only to address immediate humanitarian challenges but also to empower women as change-makers. By engaging women and local communities directly, we aim to build sustainable solutions that improve livelihoods, promote equality, and foster resilience in Malawi’s rural areas.

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,
Papillot,
Suisse Geneva,
development,
Centre Region,
District.

14/09/2025

YOCODESOP (Youth Congress for the Development and Social – Economic progress) Women’s Support is an initiative dedicated to empowering women and fostering community-led development in Malawi. The program recognizes that women are at the heart of families and communities, and their active involvement is crucial to achieving sustainable progress.
Our support focuses on humanitarian projects that address urgent needs while promoting long-term development in our community and surrounding villages. The key areas of our involvement include:
1. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
o Mobilizing women to lead awareness campaigns on hygiene and safe water practices.
o Supporting community-driven solutions to improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
2. Food Security and Nutrition:
o Training women in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
o Promoting household and community gardens to improve nutrition and reduce hunger.
3. Education:
o Encouraging girls’ education by providing mentorship and community support.
o Supporting adult literacy programs, especially for women, to enhance participation in community development.
4. Community Empowerment:
o Creating women-led cooperatives and small business initiatives to boost economic resilience.
o Strengthening leadership roles for women in community decision-making and project implementation.
Through these efforts, YOCODESOP Women’s Support seeks not only to address immediate humanitarian challenges but also to empower women as change-makers. By engaging women and local communities directly, we aim to build sustainable solutions that improve livelihoods, promote equality, and foster resilience in Malawi’s rural areas.

My brothers and sisters, today I want to talk about something that affects the health of our whole community: stagnant w...
20/08/2025

My brothers and sisters, today I want to talk about something that affects the health of our whole community: stagnant water.

Stagnant water means water that does not move. It collects in open containers, puddles, ditches, and tanks that are not covered. This water may look harmless, but it is dangerous.

Mosquitoes lay eggs in it and spread diseases like malaria and dengue. Germs and bacteria grow in it, causing diarrhea, stomach sickness, and skin infections. It also attracts flies and rats and makes our surroundings smell bad.

But together, we can stop this danger. Let us remove standing water from around our shelters. Let us cover all stored water. Let us fill holes where rainwater gathers, and keep our environment clean. At night, we should sleep under mosquito nets and protect our children.

When we take these small steps, we protect not only ourselves but the whole community. Clean water and a clean environment mean healthy families. Together, we can prevent disease and live in a safer place.

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Malawi/Wash Department,
Suisse,
and Hygiene,
District/Malawi,
Refugee Camp community.

Nous tenons à exprimer notre profonde reconnaissance envers ADED Suisse pour son appui précieux dans la distribution de ...
28/07/2025

Nous tenons à exprimer notre profonde reconnaissance envers ADED Suisse pour son appui précieux dans la distribution de matériel sanitaire dans le cadre du projet "USAFI WAJAMII MASHULENI".
Cette contribution a significativement renforcé nos efforts pour améliorer les conditions d'hygiène et de santé dans les écoles ciblées, en particulier parmi les enfants issus de milieux vulnérables. Grâce à ce soutien, plusieurs établissements scolaires ont été dotés de kits sanitaires essentiels, comprenant notamment du savon, des seaux à robinet (The drop), des serviettes hygiéniques réutilisables, et d'autres fournitures indispensables à la promotion de l’hygiène scolaire.
Ce geste concret démontre l’engagement d’ADED Suisse à promouvoir une éducation saine et inclusive, où chaque enfant peut apprendre dans un environnement propre, sécurisé et respectueux de sa dignité.

Nous saluons cette collaboration et espérons poursuivre ce partenariat fructueux au bénéfice des communautés locales.

Suisse,
,
District/Malawi
, Sanitation and Hygiene,

Meeting YOCODESOP_ASBL & UNHCR WASH TeamObjective:The meeting was held to collaboratively discuss and design effective,...
01/07/2025

Meeting YOCODESOP_ASBL & UNHCR WASH Team

Objective:
The meeting was held to collaboratively discuss and design effective, practical, and sustainable solutions to improve sanitation, hygiene, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) systems in the refugee camp.

Participants:

* Representatives from YOCODESOP_ASBL
* Experts from the UNHCR WASH Team

Key Points Discussed

1. Community Engagement
* Emphasis was placed on involving refugees in hygiene promotion.
* The need to train local hygiene promoters and ensure culturally sensitive awareness campaigns was discussed.

2. Improved Sanitation Solutions

* Introduction of eco-friendly, low-cost latrines adapted to the local environment.
* Regular cleaning and maintenance schedules were proposed.
* Gender-sensitive facilities (separate and safe for women and children) were a priority.

3. Hygiene Promotion

Plan for campaigns to educate the community about handwashing, safe water use, and personal hygiene.
Distribution of hygiene kits (soap, sanitary pads, buckets, etc.) was scheduled.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

* YOCODESOP_ASBL committed to mobilizing the community and facilitating implementation.
* UNHCR WASH Team will provide technical support, resources, and training.

# UNHCR WASH Team Malawi,
,
- Dowa District.
, hygiene, and Sanitation,
hygiene System.

refugee Day, District Malawi refugee Camp, activities.
22/06/2025

refugee Day,
District Malawi
refugee Camp,
activities.

REFUNITE leader’s team in Dzaleka Refugee camp has been conducting a series of meetings with Yocodesop_Association, Mala...
06/06/2025

REFUNITE leader’s team in Dzaleka Refugee camp has been conducting a series of meetings with Yocodesop_Association, Malawi, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration with the refugee population.

The purpose of these meetings is to:

Engage directly with leaders from various national, ethnic, and interest-based groups within the camp.
Understand the needs, challenges, and concerns faced by different communities, especially in areas such as family tracing, digital access, education, and protection.

Raise awareness about REFUNITE’s services, particularly its free mobile-based family tracing and reconnection platform, which helps displaced people find and communicate with missing loved ones.
Co-create solutions and outreach strategies by involving leaders as bridges between REFUNITE and the broader refugee community.

During these sessions, REFUNITE also gathers feedback on existing programs, discusses barriers to some important topic. (such as access to phones, internet, or digital literacy etc.), and identifies community volunteers who can support ongoing engagement and training efforts.

These meetings are essential for building inclusive, community-led humanitarian responses, ensuring that the most vulnerable populations are heard and that programs are tailored to their specific context.

District/Malawi
Refugee Camp,
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work

and hygiene Field, Private schools district/Malawi Central Region. and hygiene Kits Distributions.
19/05/2025


and hygiene Field,
Private schools
district/Malawi Central Region.
and hygiene Kits Distributions.

In Dzaleka Refugee Camp and surrounding villages in Dowa District, Malawi, access to clean and sufficient water is a ser...
02/05/2025

In Dzaleka Refugee Camp and surrounding villages in Dowa District, Malawi, access to clean and sufficient water is a serious and growing concern. The camp, originally built for 10,000–12,000 people, now hosts over 50,000 refugees. This overcrowding has placed a tremendous burden on basic infrastructure, especially water supply systems, including low-capacity boreholes and manual water pumps.

The majority of the water points in and around Dzaleka are manual borehole pumps —simple hand-operated systems. With tens of thousands depending on them daily, these pumps frequently:
- Break down due to overuse.
- Deliver insufficient water, especially during dry seasons.
- Require long queues (often hours-long) to fetch just a few liters.

Health and Sanitation Risks
Limited water means:
- Poor hygiene and increased risk of diseases like cholera, diarrhea, and skin infections.
- Girls and women often miss school or face dangers walking long distances for water.

Message from the humanitarian people or son nonprofit who need to join YOCODESOP to fight this challenges.

Water is life, yet here, it is a daily struggle. We at YOCODESOP witness firsthand how lack of clean water affects children, families, and hopes. We urge international partners to stand with us. Let’s build solutions that last—for the camp and for the communities that host us."*

Would you like help drafting an official letter or proposal to send to: [email protected]

water access;
and Hygiene;
poverty and Hunger@Hyiene;
Refugee Camp Malawi;
Aid.

This visit by the Women palm tree organization to YOCODESOP Association in Malawi is part of a humanitarian collaboratio...
19/04/2025

This visit by the Women palm tree organization to YOCODESOP Association in Malawi is part of a humanitarian collaboration initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships and exploring opportunities for sustainable support in vulnerable communities. The focus of this mission is particularly centered on Dzaleka Refugee Camp, which hosts a significant number of displaced persons from various countries in the region.

The purpose of the visit includes:

1. Needs Assessment: To better understand the current challenges and urgent needs within Dzaleka Refugee Camp, particularly in the areas of education, Agriculture, health, youth empowerment, and access to basic services.

2. Project Collaboration: To identify areas where joint humanitarian projects can be implemented in collaboration with YOCODESOP, leveraging local knowledge and international support.

3. Capacity Building: To explore how to support the capacity of local organizations and refugee-led initiatives, fostering long-term resilience and community-led development.

4. Relationship Building: To establish a strong foundation of trust and cooperation between YOCODESOP and international partners, ensuring that future collaborations are culturally sensitive, community-driven, and impactful.

This visit is driven by a shared commitment to human dignity, inclusion, and sustainable development, with a strong emphasis on empowering refugees and host communities through coordinated humanitarian efforts.

district/Malawi
Refugee Camp

Palm tree
Aims.

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Dzaleka, Dowa District, Centre Region
Dowa

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+265994647290

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