Edhi Foundation

Name

Edhi Foundation

Legal name

Edhi Foundation

Website

https://edhi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ), Cash Assistance & Social Safety Net Delivery for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAH), Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Ambulance emergency services
• Social welfare programs
• Disaster relief operations
• Charitable donation appeals

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edhi Foundation delivers free humanitarian and social welfare services across Pakistan, including emergency ambulance transport, hospital care, child and educational welfare, free kitchens (Langer Service) and food banks, destitute homes, marriage assistance, rehabilitation, animal shelter, graveyard services, and disaster relief (flood and Covid-19 response). It also administers Islamic charitable programs such as Zakat, Sadqa, Fidya, Lillah, Aqeeqa, and Online Qurbani, and runs income-generation initiatives like the Edhi Rikshaw Rozgar Scheme, all funded by voluntary public donations.

Product overview

Edhi Foundation is Pakistan's largest non-profit charitable organization offering a comprehensive range of humanitarian services. Rather than a unified product platform, it operates a diverse portfolio of social welfare programs including emergency services (Ambulance), healthcare (Hospital), child welfare (Children Services), food relief (Langer Service, Food Bank, In House Bakery), social services (Marriage Bureau, Rehabilitation Center, Welfare Centers), animal welfare (Edhi Animal Hostel), disaster relief (Flood Relief), and religious charitable programs (Zakat, Sadqa, Fidya, Online Qurbani). The organization also runs income generation initiatives like the Edhi Rikshaw Rozgar Scheme and provides support for refugees and vulnerable populations through various assistance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulance Service

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large international humanitarian organization operating in Pakistan with focus on emergency response, food security, and livelihood programs. Comparable emergency relief framework.

Direct peers

• Human Appeal International: UK-registered Muslim humanitarian organization running orphan care, food security, emergency relief, and Zakat programs. Direct comparable in service scope and donor demographic.
• Saylani Welfare International Trust: Pakistan's second-largest charitable organization operating an overlapping portfolio of free food kitchens, medical services, education, and disaster relief. Directly competes with Edhi for Zakat/Sadaqah donations across Pakistan.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Global Muslim humanitarian NGO providing emergency relief, healthcare, food security, and Zakat distribution. Comparable model of faith-based humanitarian services with international donor reach.
• Al-Khidmat Foundation: Major Pakistani humanitarian nonprofit operating ambulances, hospitals, orphan care, and emergency relief. Closest direct competitor to Edhi within Pakistan's charity sector.
• Pakistan Red Crescent Society: National affiliate of the International Red Cross operating ambulances, blood banks, disaster response, and first-aid training. Closest sector peer for ambulance and emergency medical services in Pakistan.
• Edhi International Foundation (UK): UK-registered arm of Edhi Foundation handling international donations and community services. Functionally part of the same organization but operates independently as a UK charity.
• Muslim Aid: UK-based international Muslim humanitarian NGO with similar Zakat-distribution, emergency relief, and orphan sponsorship programs. Competes for the same diaspora donor base.

Regional players

• Akhuwat Foundation: Pakistan's largest interest-free microfinance organization addressing poverty alleviation through Qarz-e-Hasna. Complementary to Edhi's social welfare mission and serves similar low-income populations.
• Aga Khan Foundation: Major development organization operating extensively in Pakistan and South Asia with complementary focus on health, education, and rural development. Same donor demographic and overlapping service areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Edhiorg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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