Ramzan Chhipa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa
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| Born | October 9, 1971 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Chhipa sahab |
| Organization | Chhipa Welfare Association |
| Known for | Social Work |
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Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa (Urdu: محمد رمضان چھیپا) is a kind-hearted Pakistani person who helps many people. He is known as a philanthropist (someone who gives money and time to help others) and a social worker (someone who works to improve people's lives). He lives in Karachi, Pakistan.
He started a group called the Chhipa Welfare Association. This group is famous in Pakistan for its amazing work helping people. It even has the second-largest ambulance service in the country!
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Helping People: The Chhipa Welfare Association
A Fleet of Ambulances
The Chhipa Welfare Association has over 500 special ambulances. These ambulances are ready to help people quickly. They are driven by Chhipa volunteers who are trained to give first aid. Each ambulance has first aid kits and oxygen tanks.
These ambulances are placed in over 150 spots across Karachi and other parts of Pakistan. You can find them in important places, on city roundabouts, and near hospitals. This helps them reach people who need help right away, like sick people or those in emergencies.
How It Started
Ramzan Chhipa decided to create the Chhipa Welfare Association after a sad event in 1987. There was a car bombing in Bohri Bazaar in Karachi. This event showed how much people needed immediate help and support. So, he started his organization to make sure help was always available.
Amazing Awards
Ramzan Chhipa has received many important awards for his hard work and dedication to helping others. These awards show how much his country and different organizations appreciate his efforts.
- In 2013, he received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) from the President of Pakistan. This is a very high honor given for great service to Pakistan.
- Also in 2013, he was given a Gold Medal by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). This award recognized his excellent work with the Chhipa Welfare Association.
- In 2014, the Karachi Press Club made him an Honorary Member. This was to thank him for his amazing services in helping the community.
- The University of Karachi and the Governor of Sindh gave him an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 2014. This special degree honored his social welfare services.
- In 2014, a road in Korangi, Karachi, was named “MUHAMMAD RAMZAN CHHIPA ROAD” after him. This was a way to honor his contributions.
- In 2016, the Federal Urdu University gave him the "Nishan-e-Sipas" Award on Pakistan's Independence Day.
- In 2020, then-Prime Minister Imran Khan gave him an award for his help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In 2021, he received a "Commendation Award" for his humanitarian work during the COVID-19 crisis.
- In 2022, the Governor of Punjab gave him a "Governor Award" for his outstanding service to humanity.
- In 2023, he received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Award from the President of Pakistan. This is one of the highest civilian awards in Pakistan.
- Also in 2023, he received another award from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) for his social and welfare services.
