Background
Development Network for Youth Empowerment (DENEYE) is a youth- led non-Governmental organization. DENEYE was established in 2019 as a grassroots organization. It started as youth club (Tigonjetse Youth club) in 2013, in Traditional Authority Chikweo, Senior group Chipolonga in Machinga District. The organization is currently being run by a group of young proactive youths and adults who are convinced that development does not lay in the hands of the elders alone, but also in those of the youths.
- DENEYE is affiliated to a number of key human rights networks and forums, both at national and international levels, where it has significantly contributed its expertise. Such networks include; National youth council of Malawi.
The goal of DENEYE is to contribute to the endeavors of supporting meaningful community and youth development, realization of full rights as enshrined in the Malawi constitution, health generation, sustainable development and democracy in Malawi. DENEYE works to increase the capacity of vulnerable groups through accountability and transparency, partnership, advocacy, enhancing youth –adult partnership knowledge base and equipping them with livelihood skills.
Core Values
- 1. youth leadership
- 2. We enhance dignity and respect of marginalize people
- 3. We promote self-initiative, human rights, and good governance
- 4. We enhance respect of republic of Malawi Laws.
- 5. We promote Unity and integrity