Shahid Afridi doesn’t make the list of most charitable celebrities in the world for no reason. The man will go to all lengths to help people.
In a recent effort, the former cricketer was seen distributing rations and cash in remote areas in Balochistan. The philanthropist made the effort to go distribute ration bags himself, even if it was with an armed security guard.
Videos of his efforts in Balochistan were shared on Twitter and have been making rounds on the Internet ever since.
This is our lala Shahid Afridi?? 😳@SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/H1ODrph47L
— Rafi Khokhar (@RafiqueKhokhar) May 6, 2020
On Way Back To Karachi From Balochistan , Shahid Afridi Distributing cash to needy people 👍🏻
Keep Supporting @SAFoundationN #DonateKaroNa pic.twitter.com/ukfXoMAXnV— TEAM AFRIDI (@TEAM_AFRIDI) May 5, 2020
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The efforts seem to be part of the Shahid Afridi Foundation’s ‘Hope Not Out‘ initiative in Balochistan. The cricketer and his team are making efforts to bring rations and essential items to remote areas even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The best of you are those who feed others.”
Musnad Aḥmad 23408Returning from @SAFoundationN #DonateKaroNa Ration Drive, Balochistan. Cash & food was given to the poor waiting roadside during #Covid19
پاکستان بھر تک, آپ کے گھر تک#HopeNotOuthttps://t.co/tw5QOQY9oT pic.twitter.com/TGmT8boARf— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 5, 2020
Twitter loves Shahid Afridi
Soon enough, Pakistani Twitter erupted with applause for the former cricket captain.
Thats y i like shahid afridi he has no attitude man so down to earth
— Aniha Chaudhary (@anihachaudhry) May 6, 2020
Whoever extends a helping hand to d needy in distress is treading d noble path of humanity and must be appreciated sincerely, regardless of d foreground or d background of d person.
— Basheer Ahmad (@bashir_matta) May 7, 2020
Great effort by Lala, camera is sometime necessary so we knew that how people living and where they are living. LALA is inspiration of millions, may some follow him and reach the very far areas of balochistan, kpk, Sindh and Punjab and help the real poors of Pakistan.
— Asif kaimkhani (@asifkaimi) May 7, 2020
One cannot move forward toward Right path with out the help of Allah Almighty.. Most of us are now habitual of giving negative remarks about others.. Hum khd to kuch acha kr naii skty.. Or ager ksii or ko acha kaam krta daikh lien.. Wo b hum sy hazam naii htaa
— Mohsin Hussain (@Mohsin_Hussain7) May 6, 2020
All such charity work is great and must be appreciated.. but making videos and being watched by the masses is part of a longer plan to create humble impression of him in mind of general public and pave the way for him to be PM.. just to put naswar and speak to the nation..
— Asim Sheikh (@sheikh1_asim) May 6, 2020
He is Pakistan’s pride, a real hero… jiyo lala @SAfridiOfficial
— Dr Bushra Iqbal🇵🇰 (@DrBushraIqbal) May 7, 2020
Wah lala MashaaAllah Allah qabool karien or sab ko naiki ki tofeeq ata farmaien Ameen
— Yasir Hameed (@Yasir_HameedQ) May 7, 2020
Looks like very rural area. Nobody bear bags of Flour on their shoulders to distribute, Mashallah LALA has a big heart and sensitivity for needy people.
Taking care of them personally.— M. Asad Chaudhry (@Asadchaudhryusa) May 8, 2020
https://twitter.com/Genghis76043275/status/1258434734729957382
https://twitter.com/romaancekhan/status/1258334658170888194
I may not be a great admirer of @SAfridiOfficial as a cricketer but his inning as social worker is worth praising and following.
— Asad Aftab Langah (@asadlangha) May 6, 2020
As for people picking what he could have done better, some netizens rushed to Lala’s defense.
The negative people are of two kinds:
1- suffering from lockdown syndrome
2- people without jobs or already using a remote working modality.The above two kinds shall never be happy.
— The Profèssórie (@Alamgir77) May 7, 2020
Yes, individuals cannot fulfil the needs of entire population but are contributing their part. Shahid Afridi has helped thousands in KP & now in Balochistan. He will also go to other provinces. His help is not cosmetic. Many have benefited. May Allah SWT give its reward to him
— Naimat Khan (@NKMalazai) May 6, 2020
Jo log ye kh rahay han kh lala next PM bnny k lye ye kam kar rhay ha unsay durkhawast Ha k ap b SA k tarah remote area me as trha ration distribute kry aur PM banaany ke koshish kr le..Hud ha yar.. Ager Khud kush kr nai sktay too dosroo ko too krnay doo..🙏🤷♀️🙄@SAfridiOfficial
— bisma (@AfridianGirl_) May 7, 2020
Of course, there were some naysayers, who were more concerned with pitching theories how the whole thing looks scripted. Scripted or not, the fact of the matter remains that Shahid Afridi made the trip to that remote area himself to help the destitute.
It can be scripted, i agree but if a scripted display can bring some change in our attitudes, that script should be tried again
— Yaqub. M (@xaqubz) May 7, 2020
Would love to see your such SCRIPTED video…
If all rich people & celebraties will make such SCRIPTED video, they can save deaths due to hunger & the number is ~20k per day.— Adnan (@Mazs09) May 7, 2020
How to Donate to Shahid Afridi Foundation?
The Shahid Afridi Foundation is a welfare organization that wants to help people in every way they can, be it via food security or education. The body is globally acclaimed and also enjoys support from International figures.
To do your part and support the less fortunate, you too can donate to the Shahid Afridi Foundation. Here’s how you can:
- You can text ‘Hope Not Out‘ to ‘8086’ and donate 10 rupees.
- For account transfers, the welfare body has multiple accounts set up to collect ‘Zakat‘ (compulsory Muslim tax) and charity, all titled Shahid Afridi Foundation.
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For Zakat, transfers can be made to:
- Al-Baraka Bank
PK – 102416262012
IBAN # PK93AIIN0000102416262012 - HBL
PK – 000077900924703
IBAN # PK04 HAAB 0000 077900924703 - Dubai Islamic Bank
PK – 009 – D471290001
IBAN # PK54DUIB0000000471290001
For charitable donations, transfers can be made to:
- Al-Baraka Bank
PK – 102416064012
IBAN # PK35AIIN0000102416064012 - HBL
PK – 000077900930203
IBAN # PK11 HAAB 0000 077900930203 - Dubai Islamic Bank
PK – 009 – D471290005
IBAN # PK43DUIB0000000471290005
You can also follow the instructions in the video below to donate as well.
Global Chairman @SAFoundationN @SAfridiOfficial, calling all supporters to join his efforts in #DonateKaroNa ration drive throughhttps://t.co/4pFCuLXqDx
every signup will contribute $50 to the cause.
Ensuring #HopeNotOut during #Covid19 #Quarantine#SAFCanada@LaunchGood pic.twitter.com/QPdAy3fvWy— Shahid Afridi Foundation (@SAFoundationN) May 4, 2020
