AFRAH SAEED

BS PSYCHOLOGY
SEMESTER 4
FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL WORK
ASSIGNMENT NO.2
SUBMITTED TO : MADAM LUBNA IFTIKHAR
SUBMITTED ON: JULY 27, 2022
Social Welfare is an encompassing and imprecise term, but most often it is defined in terms of
“organized activities,” or another element that suggests policy and programs created to respond to
social problems and improve the wellbeing. of those at risk

Welfare programs are usually funded by the taxpayers and enable people to overcome financial
stress during the rough periods of their lives. Mostly, people using welfare will get a biweekly or
monthly payment. The goals of welfare can be promoting work, education, or providing a better
standard of living.
There are so many social work organizations around the world. Purpose of the social work
organization is to Setting standards for professional practice, ethics, and education.
Promoting the values and roles of clinical social workers to the public. Protecting the rights of
licensed clinical social workers through advocacy at the state level. Providing mentoring and
continuing education opportunities to its members.
The Edhi Foundation is a non-profit social welfare organization based in Pakistan. It was
founded by Abdul Sattar Edhi in 1951, who served as the head of the organization until his death
on 8 July 2016. Bilquis Edhi, a nurse by profession, used to oversee the maternity and adoption
services of the foundation.
In a nation run rampant with stereotypes and religious extremism, the Edhi Foundation is a
source of light and humanistic hope. We may be bound by an image of Pakistan created by the
popular “Homeland” series, but we have to appreciate that this one man, against all odds,
created the world’s largest ambulance system!
Even with a traditional Islamic background Edhi remains liberal in his thoughts and progressive
in his actions. He supports the progress of women, education and social advancement
irrespective of caste, creed, religion and race

service
The Edhi Foundation provides 24-hour emergency assistance across the entirety of
Pakistan and internationally. The Foundation provides, among many other services, shelter
for the destitute, hospitals and medical care, drug rehabilitation services, and national and
international relief efforts.

volunteers
Edhi foundation is run entirely with the help of volunteers. There are round six thousand
volunteers, comprising of zonal heads, workers at several Edhi Homes, clerks at Edhi
Centers, workers at maternity homes and ambulance drivers.
Donations
Voluntary donation from individuals ranging from Rs. 5 to many hundreds of thousands of
rupees, support the foundation’s activities, the emphasis is on individual’s social masses
contribution are also made in form of food, clothing medicines and animal hides.
Management style
Management of all funds is centralized and remains in the exclusive controls of Edhi with
his son Faisal Edhi and Daughter Kubra Edhi who are personally involved in all operations
of the foundation. They are also responsible national and international fund-raising.