Case Study - IDRF - Ramadan Project 2022 - Salma Khatun
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. Name: Salma Khatun Age: 63 |
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 holy month of Ramadan brings joy and wipes out the shadow of minds. Though this scenario is not the same everywhere. Salma Khatun a 63 year’s old Rohingya who was forced to come in Bangladesh in August 2017. Her husband was killed ten years ago and her son and his wife were brutally killed by Burmese Army. Salma Khatun ran away holding her only grandson who was just 8 years old. After coming to Bangladesh Salma khatun faced different problems like lack of food, shelter and wash facilities. Though she has started to get support from different organizations gradually, many gaps are still there which is hindering her basic human right. During this Ramadan, they did not have enough food to cover their Sehri and iftar. As a result, she was feeble and unable to continue her general household activities and prayers properly. As she is a patient of asthma, she was facing acute difficulties to perform her daily activities because of malnutrition. After receiving the Ramadan food parcel, Salma Khatun looked relieved and happy. She said, “I became very happy when I heard that I am getting a food pack today,” Her grandson was waiting to eagerly to have the food parcel in his hand. Salma Khatun said again “After the death of my son I forgot what happiness is. but today my eyes filled with joy after receiving this huge food pack in this Holly month. Thanks to IDRF and Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha for their support” |
Beneficiary Quotation #1 | Include a direct quotation from the beneficiary describing the unique challenges experienced by the beneficiary. “I became very happy when I heard that I am getting a food pack today,” |
Beneficiary Quotation #2 | Include a direct quotation from the beneficiary describing the positive impact of the project in relation to the challenges described above. “After the death of my son I forgot what happiness is. but today my eyes filled with joy after receiving this huge food pack in this Holly month. Thanks to IDRF and Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha for their support” |
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 |