Role: The BSHDC serves as the primary entity for the Blantyre Synod’s social development initiatives, implementing programs to improve community well-being within its geographical area.
Thematic Areas: The commission’s work is concentrated in four key areas:
Health
Livelihoods
Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVC)
Governance
Focus on SRHR: A significant area of focus is Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), particularly for adolescents and youth, which includes addressing teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence (GBV) through policy development and community engagement.
Partnerships: The BSHDC is a member of the ACT Alliance Malawi Forum and the N’zatonse Consortium, collaborating with other development partners and donors like the German Development Bank (KfW) and Dan Church Aid Malawi.
Contact Information:
Phone: +265 1 822 102
Website: bshdc.org
Address: The Executive Director, Blantyre Synod Health and Development Commission, P.O Box 413, Blantyre, Malawi .
The commission uses a robust monitoring and evaluation system, developed with DHIS2 software, to track progress and report to various partners and donors.
