Case Study - IDRF - Ramadan Project 2022 - Md. Shahidul
Purpose of Case Studies |
Case studies are an excellent tool used in the monitoring and evaluation of a project. IDRF requires a minimum of two case study submissions per reporting period to highlight some of the unique experiences and stories of IDRF’s project beneficiaries. A case study is more than a simple reiteration of the services a beneficiary received under a specific project. A case study should tell a unique story of a beneficiary and should demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of a project in addressing specific challenges outlined in the project agreement. A case study should explain the short and long-term benefits a beneficiary received as a participant of an IDRF project. Overall, case studies involve looking at one experience in-depth and showing how this experience relates to the broader picture.
When structured, developed, and written correctly, a case study should engage the reader by clearly describing the situational context and the challenge(s) faced by a particular beneficiary. It highlights the importance of the current project and why there is a need for such programming. When shared through social media, case studies are extremely useful in raising awareness about specific global issues and encourage the reader to act and learn more about a project.
Developing Case Studies |
There are many ways to develop and structure a case study. For this project, a case study should be framed as a story having three main components: (1) a main character; in this case, the main character would be a project beneficiary, (2) a problem; this should include a description of the challenge(s) experienced by that beneficiary, and lastly (3) a solution; the solution should be a description of how that beneficiary’s participation in this project improved or mitigated the identified challenges.
Case Study Framework |
As previously stated, the purpose of a case study is to inform, engage and mobilize the reader to take action, learn more and remain engaged in the project and the work of the organizations involved. The purpose of this document is to provide a framework for all case study submissions ensuring consistency and compliance with IDRF reporting requirements.
Please note: Case study submissions are required at all scheduled reporting periods outlined on the payment and reporting schedule of the project agreement. Each case study should be accompanied by a minimum of two high-resolution, full-length JPEG photo attachments. Please DO NOT copy and paste pictures into this template as this affects the quality of the photos. Please complete the following framework by providing a minimum of two case studies per reporting period.
CASE STUDY 1 | |
Project Title | Ramadan Food Support for Vulnerable Rohingya and Host Population in Bangladesh. |
Country | Bangladesh |
Region(s) | Rajshahi Division, Rajshahi District, Durgapur Upazila. |
Sector | Food Security and Nutrition |
Project Beneficiary | Indicate the [name] and [age] of the beneficiary featured in this case study. Md. Shahidul Islam (Male), age 65 years |
Challenges experienced by beneficiary | Describe the unique challenges faced by the beneficiary specific to the project sector. [Please include this information in point form]
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Project impact | Describe the how this project improved or mitigated the challenges identified by the beneficiary. Please describe the short-term and long-term benefits of this project. [Please include this information in point form]
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Completed Case Study (minimum of 2 paragraphs) | Insert the completed full-length case study.
The birth of Shahidul should have been the most pleasant incident but the reality is different because he was physically disabled by born. After birth, his left arm was found to be completely paralyzed. Shahidul’s father Md. Mohsin is a day laborer. Shahidul grew up completely depending on his father’s earnings. Although physically handicapped, Shahidul is not one to flee from the responsibility. Since he does not want to be a burden to the family and society, he continues to work as a day laborer with one hand. Life was living with his little earning and honor. At one stage he got married and started a family life. He is the father of a son and a daughter. Despite the financial crisis, they had a happy family. But fortune have not accompanied him much longer. Just before 2 years and 6 months from today, due to diabetes, his two legs got infected and rotted. After the operation, the puncture stopped, but the crutch became a constant companion for Shahidul. His family life was unrest due to not being able to earn. After a certain time, the wife left him and went elsewhere. At this stage, he fell into great danger. He and his children spend their days half-starved or sometimes starving. But Shahidul did not let his children stop their education. The boy is in class eight and the girl reads in class three. He hopes that one day his children learn to finish studying and stand on their own and his tragedy will come to an end. Shahidul said “I had to starve day after day with his children because he was unemployed. Looking at the faces of starving children, I can’t keep myself calm, as I am responsible for their misfortune. Relying on the mercy of human beings, I have survived by the infinite grace of Almighty Allah. I am very happy to get the food”. He thanked the donors IDRF and the Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha for their generous donations during the month of Ramadan and prayed for them. |
Beneficiary Quotation #1 | Include a direct quotation from the beneficiary describing the unique challenges experienced by the beneficiary.
“I had to starve day after day with his children because he was unemployed. Looking at the faces of starving children, I can’t keep myself calm, as I am responsible for their misfortune. Relying on the mercy of human beings, I have survived by the infinite grace of Almighty Allah. I am very happy to get the food”. |
Beneficiary Quotation #2 | Include a direct quotation from the beneficiary describing the positive impact of the project in relation to the challenges described above.
“I thank IDRF and GUSS for understanding my family need. Foods received from you will enough to feed us at least 15 days”. |
Media | Provide a brief description of the case study pictures provided. Please ensure each case study is accompanied by a minimum of two pictures featuring the beneficiary participating in the project activities. The pictures were taken during distribution. Pictures are attached as Annex-6 |