SOME INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE
FOUNDATION
Edhi Foundation is the largest and most organized social welfare system in
Pakistan. Foundation works round the clock, without any discrimination on the
basis of color, race, language, religion or politics. The Foundation modifies
the phrase "Live and let live" to "Live and help live".
The dynamic nature and the range of social services provided by Edhi Foundation
makes it different from other similar organizations. The Foundation's activates
include a 24 hour emergency service across the country through 335 Edhi Centers
with the fleet of 1800 Ambulances which provide free shrouding and burial of
unclaimed dead bodies, shelter for the destitute, orphans and handicapped
persons, free hospitals and dispensaries, rehabilitation of drug addicts, free
wheel chairs, crutches and other services for the handicapped, family planning
counseling and maternity services, national and international relief efforts for
the victims of natural calamities.
Edhi strongly adheres to the principle of self help. It is hard to think of any
welfare organization or a non-governmental organization, sustaining its
functions while refraining from soliciting financial support from the government
and foreign aid-giving agencies. It is even harder to understand the active
rejection of the concept of such a support. All donations for Edhi Foundation
come from individuals and a few business enterprises.
With examplary tenacity, Edhi has pursued his mission for the last five decades.
He has quietly brought about a remarkable change in the social attitude in
Pakistan towards community welfare by instilling in ordinary citizens a
consistent desire to participate in public welfare programs.
Mission of service to humanity knows no barriers of religion, caste, creed or
national boundaries. Edhi Foundation's network has now extended beyond its
national boundaries and acquired an international charter. With its
international operations, Edhi is also setting up good examples for other
countries to follow and provide better welfare services to the people.
Edhi emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the basic human rights,
regardless of religion, caste or creed. "My religion is humanitarianism... which
is the basis of every religion in the world.", Says Edhi. He has persisted upon
his mission of humanitarianism for the past 56 years, and is therefore popular
among followers of all the existing religious sects in Pakistan.
We ALL SALUTE EDHI for his Brilliant Efforts and Great Services.
May the Countless Blessings of ALLAH be with Him and His Family Ameen