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Abdul Sattar Edhi

Proud of the Nation of


Pakistan
About Edhi

• Born in 1928 in Bantwa, Gujarat,


India.
• Edhi’s family belonged to the
industrious Memon community.
• From a young age his mother
taught Edhi to be kind towards
others and to help the poor.
The Early Life
• In 1947 the family migrated to
Pakistan and settled in Karachi.
• That was a time of great emotional
trauma and social and political
upheaval.
• Edhi became involved in social work
and began working with welfare
organisations and soon started his own
dispensary, providing medical aid to
the poor.
Poor Man’s Van
• He bought his first ambulance, an old van
which he called the "poor man’s van" and
went around the city providing medical help
and burying unclaimed bodies.
• His van became his advertisement and soon
he came to be known for his work with the
poor. As a consequence, donations started
pouring in and his operations expanded,
employing additional nurses and staff.
Marriage and Commitment
• It was here that Edhi met his wife
Bilquees who was a trainee nurse at
the dispensary.
• They were married in 1966. Bilquees
became the ideal wife for Edhi,
totally committed to welfare work.
Whole Day Routine
• A typical day for him begins at five in the morning
with Fajr prayers.
• His work starts thereafter answering any calls for
help, organizing and meeting people in need while
afternoons are spent at various centres and
hospitals all over the city. In the evening he dines
with hundreds of poor at his "langar" [free
community meals common among Hindus, Muslims
and Sikhs] at another Edhi centre in the city.
• His Fridays are invariably spent at homes for the
destitute children where Edhi personally helps
bathe the ones who are physically handicapped,
before joining them for Friday prayers.
• Occasionally, when he is able to, he also takes them
out for picnics.
Edhi’s Vision
• Edhi's vision is to create an institution that will
carry on his life's work and survive for a long
time to come.
• His dream is that of a Pakistan as a modern
welfare state, which provides a safety net for
the poor and needy while providing basic
health and education with vocational skills.
• A welfare state Edhi feels is the only way to
tackle Pakistan 's myriad social problems.
• He hopes that one day, Pakistan will be a
model for other developing countries.
Services in 2010
• Baby Cradles
• Cancer Research Hostel
• Destitute Homes
• Missing Persons Service
• Welfare Centers
• Edhi Homes for shelter of animals
• High Ways Project ( 25 KILOMETER)
• GRAVE YARD SERVICES
• WARE HOUSES
• Edhi Emergency Posts
• FIELD AMBULANCE SERVICES
• PRISONERS AID
• Air Ambulance Services
• Refugees Assistance
• Marine And Costal Service
• International Community Centers
Awards (International)
• Ramon Magsaysay Award " for
public service from Philippines , 1986.
• Paul Harris Fellow " from Rotary
International Foundation 1993.
• Peace Prize from USSR (former)
"for services in the Armenian earth-
quake disaster in 1988.
Awards (National)
• Nishan-e-Imtiaz "from Government of Pakistan 1989.
• Human Rights Award " by Pakistan Human Rights
Society.
• Khidmat Award " by Pakistan Academy of Medical
Sciences.
• Shield of Honour " by Pakistan Army (E & C).
• Silver Jubilee Shield " by College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Pakistan.(1962-1987)
• Recognition of meritorious services to oppressed
humanity during eighties " (1989) by Ministry of Health
and Social Welfare, Government of Pakistan. 45 Years Of
Selfless Service.
• The Social Worker of Sub-Continent - 1989 " by
Government of Sind
• Pakistan Civic Award 1992 - by Pakistan Civic Society. and
hundred of other  numerous awards...!
Pride of Nation of Pakistan

He is Truly the hero of Nation


of Pakistan.

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