Abdul Sattar Edhi

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Abdul Sattar Edhi's achievements redefine the concept of humanitarian impact. He founded the Edhi Foundation, which grew to become the world's largest volunteer ambulance network, a feat unmatched in history. His work earned him the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely regarded as Asia's Nobel Prize, and the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for promoting tolerance. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times, highlighting his global significance. The sheer scale of his operation, managing 1,800 ambulances and caring for thousands of orphans, stands as a testament to his organizational genius and unwavering dedication.

AwardsEdhi received numerous accolades for his humanitarian work, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1986, often considered the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize. He was awarded the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence in 2010. He also received the King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam and the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, both in 1999. Additionally, he was honored with the Order of Pakistan, one of the country's highest civilian honors, and received honorary doctorates from several universities worldwide.

Honours & Distinctions

Nishan-e-Pakistan

Government of Pakistan·1987

One of Pakistan's highest civilian honors awarded for exceptional service.

Honorary Doctorate

Various Universities·1990

Received honorary degrees from multiple institutions worldwide for humanitarian contributions.

Key to the City

City of Karachi·1995

Recognized for his lifelong service to the citizens of Karachi.

Records & Feats

Largest Volunteer Ambulance Network

Humanitarian Record·2016

Founded and operated the world's largest volunteer ambulance network with over 1,800 vehicles.