Implementing Partner: Yoneco
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.
Vision of Yoneco
A self reliant HIV/AIDS free society that respects democratic values and principles.
Mission Statement
YONECO is an NGO that is committed to empowering youth, women and children, preventing HIV, mitigating the impact of AIDS and promoting democracy and human rights for social economic development.
YONECO was set up with the following objectives:
* To promote positive youth, women and child development through counselling, life skills, leadership and entrepreneurship development
* To safeguard, promote and protect human rights with particular reference to the rights of youth, women and children
* To conduct civic education on HIV/AIDS, human rights, gender, democracy, and good governance among the general population
* To enhance youth, women and children participation in democratisation process and socio – economic development of the nation
* To provide social and economic support services for abused and victimised women and children at community level
* To provide care and support to those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS including people living with HIV/AIDS and orphans
Currently YONECO runs four programmes as follows:
1. Women and Children
2. Care and Support
3. Youth Development
4. Human Rights and Democracy