Empowering Women Through “Yes We Can” Project

https://yowori.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WOMEN-FIRST-final22.mp4 Documentary: Empowering Women Through “Yes We Can” Project In 2019, Young Women Rise received funding from Women First International to implement the “Yes We Can” Project in Chiradzulu District, Malawi. This initiative was designed with a clear mission — to ensure that 80% of local women become economically empowered. The documentary highlights how this transformative project introduced sustainable income-generating ... Read More

3 DAYS SAFE ABORTION ADVOCACY YOUTH TRAINING IN NENO

#ZBSNewsStatistics indicate that the Neno District Health Office has treated 384 cases of abortion between December 2023 and now, a concern that has triggered sexual reproductive health rights awareness campaigns. The figure was revealed today during an SRHR training where the Young Women Rise organization is engaging members of all five T/A’s youth clubs to address SRHR4’s unmet issues. YOWORI ... Read More

“If you have been abused or violated, come forward and report it; we are here to assist you” – YOWORI.

Young Women Rise has established a complaint desk in their office as a measure to combat gender-based violence. Young Women Rise is focused on establishing a supportive platform that encourages the free reporting of violence and abuse cases, providing a pathway for individuals to seek assistance. Between January and November 2023, Young Women Rise recorded 37 child maintenance cases, 10 ... Read More

“Loans were provided to those who were not included in the oil and soap-making trainings,” stated YOWORI.

Among the various economic empowerment initiatives undertaken by Young Women Rise, the provision of loans is a significant one. To guarantee financial equity among all women, Young Women Rise has been extending loans to those who are not involved in the oil and soap making sectors. The Executive Director, Milliam Chilemba, stated that the initiative’s goal is to ensure that ... Read More