The Shahid Afridi Foundation is dedicated to supporting people who are in need of good health; to enhance the character of children through educational development and help support communities within the region. While Shahid Afridi is a champion player on the cricket field, and a tough opponent to defeat, he is also a keen observer with a soft heart for his fellow countrymen. He felt a dire need to provide basic health care and education to the community and therefore the SAF project is very close to his heart. Shahid Afridi decided to establish this charitable trust with the object to provide basic healthcare and education to the people of Pakistan. He decided to start from his own hometown, with his own money and his own family and village supporting his noble cause. It’s his way of paying back to the country and his fellowmen, for the love and empowerment they have showered him with, throughout his impressive career. The foundation was established recently (in March 2014) and the core concept behind it is: Charity laced with absolute philanthropy. The three key words here are HEALTH – EDUCATION – SPORTS. The frequent floods, earthquakes and the monsoon seasons tend to destroy the little infrastructure in rural areas of Pakistan. This leaves the people here deprived of all the basic and essential necessities of life including health and education. This triggers a vicious cycle to poverty where people are unable to have basic healthcare. As many as 14 villages within the radius of 10 to 15 km are dependent on this hospital. It is therefore a much needed step and a dream-come-true for the population of these 14 villages surrounding it. Needless to say, it is a ray of hope for the entire country too! “I have gained a great deal of experience within my cricketing career and this has helped me to serve people around me. I now want to take this further and help.” – Shahid Afridi