Hi everyone,
This is so hard to believe that a young passionate, enthusiastic and energetic development professional has gone so soon. I have known Rubab over last three years and today I feel he has left an indelible mark on me for all the interactions we had, quick turnaround, critical feedback, and work integrity. I still cant forget his smiling face and the helpful persona. He was such a genuine soul.
It was under the FAO documentation study, I came to know of him wherein my team was looking to find a person who can extend local support in documenting the Goatary intervention under the MESHA project. We spoke several times over phone and he ensured all the logistics, planning and field visit arrangements would be made much in advance. It was in October 2019 when I met him in Patna for an hour or so, and in that stipulated time he gave such a detailed passionate tour to the MESHA project and how goat rearing had impacted the lives of poor rural households. He went on sharing how important this project was in the context of women, and Bihar. His passion for this project was extraordinary.
We spoke several times after the study got over and he relentlessly contributed towards improvising the case study and making it one of the best livelihood interventions in the rural settings. I would always reach out to him for more inputs plugging in the gaps and he would always inquire on the status of the report. My only response to his question was whenever it comes out, you will get it first.
All that I would say , his dedication towards his work has been exemplary, resonating of perfectness, dire commitment and sheer hard work. His smiling face and persistent attitude is engraved forever in our minds and hearts.
All that we can do now is embrace your work, smile and energy. Hope your family gathers strength to deal with such heart wrenching times. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, you will deeply be missed.
Kind regards
Bharti
FAO Consultant