About Us
Who We Are
The Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education (CYECE) is a Malawian non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and development of children, adolescents, and young people. We believe that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, and productive life while actively contributing to the development of their communities and country.
Founded on the principles of inclusion, participation, accountability, and social justice, CYECE works with communities, government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, and young people themselves to create lasting and transformative change.
Child Rights Promotion
- Facilitate child development and reintegration activities such as early childhood development centres, child play centres, transitional centres etc.
- Promoting access to quality education for the children
- Promoting child Health and Nutrition
- Awareness on Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) in schools, households etc.
Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and HIV
- Capacity building of youth clubs and networks for effective mobilization of young people for SRHR and HIV information and services.
- Supporting youth clubs and networks to mobilize young people for SRHR and HIV behavior change
Youth Empowerment and Participation.
- Facilitate entrepreneurial skills development trainings for young people
- Establish youth talent development and promotion programme for both rural and urban youth especially in sports, music, fine arts, spoken word, drama etc.
Our Values
- Child-Centeredness
- Youth Participation
- Inclusiveness and Diversity
- Accountability and Transparency
- Integrity and Professionalism
- Innovation and Learning
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Gender Equality and Social Justice
Our work
🔹 Child Rights & Protection
Protecting children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and harmful practices.
🔹 Youth Empowerment & Civic Engagement
Building young leaders and promoting meaningful participation.
🔹 Health & Wellbeing
Advancing mental health, nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health rights.
🔹 Education & Skills Development
Supporting learning, life skills, and economic empowerment.
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🔹 Research & Advocacy
Using evidence to influence policy and drive positive change.
🔹 Gender Equality & Inclusion
Ensuring no child or young person is left behind.
🔹 Partnerships & Institutional Development
Strengthening collaboration for sustainable impact.
🔹 Climate Action & Sustainability
Empowering youth and communities to build climate resilience.