1. Executive Summary
The Ramadan 2025 Food Aid and Iftar Program aimed to support vulnerable families and individuals with essential food assistance and communal iftar meals during the holy month. With generous funding from PRISM and ECC, the program successfully reached 610 families with food packs and served 4,191 beneficiaries for iftar. The initiative emphasized compassion, solidarity, and efficient use of donor contributions.
2. Project Objectives
– Provide essential food aid to vulnerable families during Ramadan.
– Promote the values of compassion and solidarity through iftar gatherings.
– Strengthen community involvement and volunteer engagement.
– Ensure transparency and effective utilization of donor funding.
3. Key Achievements
Output/Outcome | Target | Achieved | % Achieved | Remarks |
Food Aid Distribution | 600 families | 610 families | 101.7% | Slightly exceeded target due to efficient fund use |
Iftar Meals Served | 4,000 people | 4,191 people | 104.7% | Broad community participation |
4. Challenges Encountered
Area Affected | Description of Challenge | Root Cause | Timeline Impacted |
Distribution Logistics | Congestion and delays in urban areas | High traffic and lack of volunteers | Mid-Ramadan delivery period |
5. Solutions & Corrective Actions
Challenge | Action Taken | Result | Further Recommendations |
Distribution Delays | Rescheduled routes and engaged local helpers | Improved flow and timely delivery | Pre-arrange transport routes and volunteer teams |
6. Lessons Learned
– Strong collaboration with local partners enhances coverage and speed.
– Volunteer mobilization needs early preparation.
– Budget tracking and flexible planning ensure maximum utilization.
7. Financial Summary
Budget – PRISM
Source | Received (USD) | Expense (USD) | Balance (USD) |
PRISM | 19,696.57 | 19,696.57 |
Budget – ECC
Source | Received (USD) | Expense (USD) | Balance (USD) |
ECC | 1,380.00 | 1,380.00 |
8. Recommendations for Future
– Start planning two months before Ramadan to enhance readiness.
– Recruit and train volunteers in advance to assist with distribution.
– Create a dashboard for real-time budget and beneficiary tracking.
– Partner with local authorities to ease traffic coordination.