Abdul Sattar Edhi: The Philanthropist of Humanity Pakistan's Father Teresa
Humanitarian whose foundation provided health and social care for the poor and destitute of Pakistan. The legendary philanthropist set up the world’s biggest volunteer ambulance network and helped save thousands of lives. Abdul Sattar Edhi was a Pakistani philanthropist who built a nationwide network of humanitarian centres offering a wide range of life-saving services to the people of Pakistan. Abdul Sattar Edhi, social campaigner, often referred to as the "Angel of Mercy" and "Pakistan's Father Teresa," was a legendary Pakistani philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of humanity. Born on February 28, 1928, in Bantva, Gujarat, British India (now in Pakistan), Edhi's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the world's most renowned humanitarians is a testament to the power of compassion and selflessness. Edhi was born in British India but moved to Pakistan six days after it was formed in August 1947. The horrors he witnessed dur...