Empowering the Youth and Defending Human Rights.
Youth and Society (YAS) is committed to building a just, accountable, and inclusive society through youth-led action.
Check our Core MandateWho Are We?
Founded in 2012, Youth and Society (YAS) is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with a mission to promote and defend human rights and democratic governance in Malawi in the principal interest of young people and marginalised groups.
We continue to play a critical watchdog role in areas of accountability and anti-corruption, democratic governance, human rights and citizen voice.
Meet the team
Our Vision
Economic Freedom for All
A Malawi where every citizen, especially youth and marginalized groups, enjoy equal economic opportunities and democratic rights.
Our Mission
To mobilise, organise, and build a revolutionary youth movement
That pro-actively participates in wealth creation, economic justice and democratic governance in Malawi.
Our Team
Charles Kajoloweka
Executive Director
Grace Mhone
Administration Officer
Golden Phillipo
Accountant
Jane Chibasa
Project Officer
Mwandida Theu
Coordinator
Julie Mkandawire
Program Associate
Angumbwike Chengero
Program Associate
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees provides strategic direction and governance oversight.
Mr. Aupson Thole
Board Chairperson
Mr. Jonathan Vumu
Vice Chairperson
Prof Wiseman Chijere Chirwa
Board Member
Ms. Chikondi Chijozi
Board Member
Martha Chirambo
Board Member
Primary Beneficiary Targets
We focus our efforts on serving these key groups in Malawi:
Children
Youth
Women
Marginalised communities
People with disability
The elderly
People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA)
Hope For All
We are a Non-Governmental Organisation with mission to promote and defend human rights and democratic governance in Malawi.
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