Shushilan Hosts Bi-Monthly Staff Review Meeting and Capacity Building Sessions to Enhance Maternal, Children and Adolescent Wellbeing in Bhola
Shushilan organized the Bi-Monthly Staff Review Meeting under its Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Project on August 31 at the GJUS Training Venue in Bhola Sadar. The day-long event convened 42 project personnel, including Project Officers and Community Mobilizers from all seven Upazilas, to review project performance, discuss field-level findings, and align future operational targets.
Md. Sajib Rahman, Project Coordinator at Shushilan, presented a comprehensive review of project progress through a multimedia presentation, highlighting indicator achievements and field insights.
The meeting was enriched by the presence of key UNICEF representatives, including Md. Abdul Jalil, SBC Officer (Barishal & Khulna Division), and Dr. Md. Ahsanul Islam, Zonal Health Officer (Barishal & Khulna Division). Sherina Akther, Deputy Director & Project Focal (SBC-Bhola), opened the session by emphasizing the role of structured review meetings in maintaining accountability and service quality across field operations.
Key Highlights & Sessions:
- Parenting Education Package: Interactive, group-based orientation led by UNICEF’s SBC Officer focused on effective communication strategies for engaging caregivers and delivering critical messaging.
- REMN Implementation Review: Technical guidance provided by UNICEF’s Zonal Health Officer on assessing center-level readiness, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring precise documentation.
- Organizational Safeguarding: Dedicated sessions on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) to reinforce professional standards, community dignity, and safe reporting mechanisms.
- Financial & Field Compliance: Guidance on budget utilization, timely reporting, and monitoring feedback to strengthen field-level coordination.
The meeting concluded with a shared pledge from Shushilan and UNICEF to accelerate multi-sectoral efforts for maternal, child, and adolescent welfare across Bhola district.