Founder Profile
Abdul Sattar Edhi, the esteemed founder of the Edhi Foundation, dedicated his life to humanitarian causes. Renowned for his selflessness and compassion, he tirelessly worked to aid Pakistan's impoverished and marginalized communities.
Early Years and
What Inspired Him
Abdul Sattar Edhi's kindness started when he was just a child. His mom got very sick, and he took care of her all by himself. He felt sad seeing her struggle, which made him want to help others suffering, too. His experiences as a young boy made him want to spend his life making things better for struggling people like his mom.
Establishing Edhi Trust:
A Vision Becomes
Reality
Although Abdul Sattar Edhi had personal difficulties and didn't have enough money, he decided to help those in need. He initially started a small health center, and soon, his idea came into form, and Edhi Foundation came into the picture. By asking the public for help and getting support from the community, he gathered enough money to start different projects, like homes for mothers and urgent ambulance services. This turned his dream into something tangible that helped many other people.
Family and Teamwork
Abdul Sattar Edhi got married to Bilquis, and she also cared about helping people. Their marriage made them even more dedicated to helping others. They worked days and nights together to take care of Edhi Foundation. Bilquis (The wife of Abdul Sattar Edhi) played a big role in running the maternity home and helping with adoptions. Their teamwork shows a strong commitment to helping people, no matter their beliefs or social standings.
Directly Helping People
Edhi was not only a big name in helping people, but he also worked hands-on every day at Edhi Foundation. He collected money, drove ambulances himself, and helped those most needed it. He showed everyone how to be selfless and caring towards our community and beyond. When he spent time with people living in Edhi Homes, you could see how much he cared about them and wanted to help them to have better lives.
Simple Lifestyle and
Beliefs
Abdul Sattar Edhi lived a simple life and always believed in being humble. He didn't take any salary and lived in a basic home, choosing to help people instead of chasing after money. He didn't seek fame and stayed focused on his goal, avoiding parties and events to spend more time helping others. Edhi also ensured women had important roles in this Foundation, showing that he believed in fairness and treating everyone equally.