On 19th October, 2018, YONECO joined the Malawi nation in commemorating the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR).
In fulfilling their mandate of serving the youth, women and children, They are working tirelessly to contribute towards mitigating the impact of natural disasters through their helpline caravans as well as ensuring disaster preparedness through awareness raising on their national radio station YONECO FM.
Further to this, they are in partnership with other agencies which provide humanitarian aid in providing Beneficiary Feedback and Response Mechanisms through their Toll-free helpline services.
The Guest of Honour to the function was Honorable Cecilia Chazama who is the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security. The Minister joined various partners in a solidarity march to the venue where she toured pavilions of various actors in Disaster Risk Management.
YONECO showcased its ICT based tools that are used in disaster response including its Helpline service and other interventions.
YONECO FM broadcasted the vent live from the venue – Masintha Ground in Lilongwe.
Globally, the day is commemorated annually on 13 October but this year, Malawi scheduled its national commemoration event on 19 October, 2018. This year, the IDDR is being commemorated under the theme; ‘Reducing Direct Disaster Economic Loss has the power to transform lives’.
