Abdul Sattar Edhi, the "Angal of Mercy" as people called him, began his humanitarian work in 1951 by establishing a very small settlement in Mithadar, Karachi, Pakistan. Building on this low starting point, he, alone, went on to build the largest charitable organization in Pakistan, based entirely on private donations. Today, the Edhi Foundation employs more than 7,000 people, both paid and volunteers, to manage its vast network. Pakistan, which operates close to 1,500 ambulances, provides 24-hour service from over 350 Edhi centers. In addition, Pakistan has more than 17 Edhi houses and 330 welfare centers. They provide shelter for an estimated 85,000 people, including the elderly, special children, children in need, infants and toddlers, and provide food kitchens, clinics, and rehabilitation centers for people addicted to mental illness. The animals have been given a home in the animal shelter.
Edhi was born in early 1928, in Bantva, Gujarat, British India. His father, Haji Abdul Shakoor worked as a dried fruit agent in Bomby. Since her father was not at home, she was, in effect, his mother, according to Edhi, who was a major figure in her life. But another member of her family also helped her to shape her life. Haji Rehmatullah was a simple, contented and patient man, one who did not believe in big money, and who did not want more food at home. In addition, he has a reputation in the community for resolving disputes and resolving disputes.
Thinking back, Abdul Sattar Edhi once said of his father, "My father had very high moral standards for him. To him, simplicity was the only way of life tolerated. When we moved to Pakistan, we got into serious financial trouble. He never complained; and in those days, he was never honest in his business. that life in Pakistan was very difficult at the time, my father was always a very optimistic and positive person.
In Bantwa, Abdul Sattar Edhi is called a roti among his friends. As Edhi explains: “Every time Father came home from one of his trips, he shaved his head. At one point, when I asked him why he was doing it, he explained that it was simply the most effective way to prevent pride and prevent it. it makes you work better because your appearance is a distraction. When you do not think about what you look like, you become wet and realistic. I think it was the best lesson I ever learned. "
However, the man apparently made Abdul Sattar Edhi the man who became his mother. Edhi said that his mother was a gentle, sympathetic, and quiet person. He directed Edhi in such a way that he grew up to be a very kind and compassionate person. He provided special care for the elderly, the disabled, or those with a mental illness. Whenever he saw cruel children making fun of people with mental disabilities, he would stop. His mother always appreciated such acts, saying, “He gives a voice to the poor. These people are clean as children, they know nothing in the world but they should live like adults.
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