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Youth for Development and Productivity (YODEP) is a child and youth-focused non-profit making Organization established in the year 1998 in order to respond to the plight of the Malawian children and youth who live and grow in high-risk environments plagued by poverty, ignorance, malnutrition, and high rates of communicable diseases.

27/05/2026

Masana wa Afrika Early Childhood Development (ECD) Conference

We are proud to share that our Programs Manager, Joy Mwandama, is currently attending the Masana wa Afrika Early Childhood Development (ECD) Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference started on 25 May and will conclude on 28 May.

The conference brings together stakeholders committed to strengthening and advancing Early Childhood Development across Africa.

We sincerely appreciate the continued partnership and support from Masana wa Afrika for providing this valuable opportunity to learn, share experiences, and contribute to improving ECD programming in Malawi.

Masana wa Afrika

26/05/2026

Disasters do not wait, and neither should communities.

Climate-related disasters continue to place vulnerable communities at risk, especially where early warning systems and preparedness structures remain weak. To strengthen community resilience and preparedness, YODEP, with funding from Save the Children Malawi, conducted a two-day training for five Village Disaster Risk Management Committees (VDRMCs) under the Anticipatory Action (AA) Project in T/As Mwambo and Lamusi, Zomba District, from 11–12 May.

The training equipped participants with knowledge and practical skills in early action, climate forecasting, trigger monitoring, and the use of Climate Information Services to respond to hazards such as floods, droughts, and storms before they escalate into disasters.

Participants also strengthened their capacity in community-based risk monitoring and early warning communication to support the timely dissemination of alerts within their communities. At the end of the sessions, each VDRMC developed an action plan to guide timely, community-led interventions aimed at reducing disaster impacts and protecting vulnerable populations.

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day

Africa’s strength lies in its people, in the courage of communities, the determination of young people, and the hope that shines through every challenge. Today, we celebrate the resilience, unity, and progress shaping Africa’s future.

14/05/2026

Happy Kamuzu Day

01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day

24/04/2026

Youth for Development and Productivity (YODEP), under the Abwenzi A Ana Program funded by Save the Children Malawi, facilitated a case review meeting in Bilila, Ntcheu, bringing together case workers and Child Protection Workers (CPWs) from TA Makwangwala and Nkutumula.

The session focused on reviewing child protection cases recorded in 2026 while also addressing key challenges in case management. Through practical discussions, hands-on documentation exercises, and mentorship from district social welfare officers, participants strengthened coordination and accountability in handling child protection cases, as well as improving follow-up and reporting processes.

The meeting reinforced a shared commitment to ensuring timely and effective action on all reported cases, resulting in improved case handling and better protection and outcomes for children.

22/04/2026

Day 2 (final day) of the Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) workshop in Liwonde.

The day focused on consolidating findings from group discussions across the Board, Management, and Staff, and reviewing results to build consensus on priority areas for growth📊.

The process has strengthened shared understanding, improved alignment across all levels of the organization, and provided a clear roadmap for strengthening YODEP’s systems and performance 🤝.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Save the Children Malawi for delivering an insightful and impactful sessions.

Tilitonse Foundation
Comic Relief

21/04/2026

📍Youth for Development and Productivity (YODEP) staff and Board members have convened in Liwonde for a two-day Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) workshop, facilitated by Save the Children Malawi.

The workshop provides a platform to strengthen institutional effectiveness and alignment across the organization.

Over the two days, participants will focus on:
✅Contextualizing the OCA framework to YODEP’s operational environment
✅Conducting participatory self-assessments across Board, Management, and Staff levels
✅Consolidating findings and reviewing results to build consensus on priority areas for growth

These efforts forms part of YODEP’s ongoing commitment to accountability, learning, and organizational strengthening.

The initiative is part of shift power program, implemented by Tilitonse Foundation in partnership with Comic Relief and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK Aid).

05/04/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and hope-filled Easter, and may this season of renewal inspire fresh beginnings, happiness, and abundant blessings.

27/03/2026

Youth for Development and Productivity (YODEP), under the Abwenzi A Ana programme funded by Save the Children International, has trained 13 Group Village Headpersons, each accompanied by church leaders, child protection workers, and community initiators in Ntcheu District, to address harmful cultural practices that continue to violate children’s rights.

Speaking at the end of the one-week training, YODEP Programmes Manager Joy Mwandama said these groups are often at the forefront of decision-making in communities and can play a crucial role in addressing practices that promote child marriages and school dropouts.

In his remarks, Sub-Traditional Authority Mkutumula said the training was an eye-opener for him and his people, as they have been equipped with knowledge on how to identify child trafficking and have formulated by-laws that will help address such challenges.

Ntcheu District Social Welfare Officer Rodwell Chunga said cases of child abuse and trafficking in the district continue to occur under the watch of traditional and community leaders due to lack of awareness,saying that such trainings are of paramount importance in addressing the problem.

Reported by Bertha Banda

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Tuesday	07:30 - 16:30
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