Ramzan Chhipa facts for kids

Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa (Urdu: محمد رمضان چھیپا; born 9 October 1971) is a kind-hearted Pakistani person who helps others. He is known as a philanthropist, which means someone who loves humanity and gives money or time to help people. He is also a social worker, meaning he works to improve the lives of people in his community.

He started the Chhipa Welfare Association, a special group in Pakistan. This group is famous for its amazing social work and has the second-largest ambulance service in the whole country!

His organization has more than 500 Chhipa Ambulances. These ambulances are driven by Chhipa volunteers and have important tools like first aid kits and oxygen tanks. They are placed in over 150 special centers in busy areas, on city roundabouts, and near hospitals in Karachi and other parts of Pakistan. This helps them give quick help to people who are sick, hurt, or need emergency care.

Ramzan Chhipa decided to start the Chhipa Welfare Association after a sad event in Karachi in 1987. This event made him want to help people in need.

In January 2025, Chhipa provided a safe place and support to an American person named Onijah Robinson. She became well-known on the internet after traveling to Pakistan and needed help.

Awards and Recognitions

Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa has received many important awards for his dedication to helping people. These awards show how much his work means to Pakistan.

National Honors

• On March 23, 2013, he received the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, which means "Star of Excellence." This is a very high award given by the President of Pakistan for his social welfare work.
• In 2023, he was honored with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, or "Crescent of Excellence." This is another top award from the President of Pakistan, recognizing his outstanding service to humanity.

Special Awards and Titles

• On June 22, 2013, he received a Gold Medal from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) for his work with the Chhipa Welfare Association.
• On November 14, 2014, the University of Karachi and the Governor of Sindh gave him an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. This was to recognize his great social welfare services.
• On August 14, 2016, the Federal Urdu University presented him with an award called "Nishan-e-Sipas" on Pakistan's 69th Independence Day.
• On July 4, 2020, then Prime Minister Imran Khan gave him an award for his services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• On May 8, 2021, he received a "Commendation Award" for his humanitarian work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• On February 18, 2022, the Punjab Governor gave him a "Governor Award" for his excellent service to humanity.
• On August 8, 2023, he received the "Development Leadership Award."
• On December 23, 2023, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) gave him another award for his amazing social and welfare services to Pakistan and humanity.

Other Recognitions

• On March 16, 2016, the Karachi Press Club made Ramzan Chhipa an Honorary Member. They did this to show their appreciation for his incredible work in helping society.
• On September 16, 2014, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation named a road in Korangi District "MUHAMMAD RAMZAN CHHIPA ROAD" to honor him.