THE EDHI FOUNDATION - SWOT ANALYSIS

SWOT ANALYSIS is used to assess the internal and external factors, as well as the current and future potential of any organization. It helps the organization in keeping an accurate analysis which can be used as a guide. 

In this blog, I’ll be doing SWOT Analysis of the famous philanthropic organization ‘EDHI FOUNDATION’. 

STRENGTHS: 

• Self-less philanthropist  

Edhi Foundation was started by Abdul Sattar Edhi whose sole purpose was to help the people of his country. His efforts were self-less and he only wanted the best for his country and its people. 

• Determination  

There is no doubt in saying that this organization was made successful only because of his strong will and determination. 

• Humanity at first  

Serving humanity is the main objective of this organization. The first priority has always been to help the needy. 

• No religion and political partnerships  

The services of this organization are for everyone regardless of what religion they profess or what political party do they support. 

• Nonpartisan approach  

The approach of this organization is non-biased. It does not favor or dis-favor anyone based on any political affiliation.  

• Centralized management 

The management style of this organization is very centralized. Abdul Sattar Edhi was the founder, Bilquees Edhi was the Director Head Office and now Faisal Edhi and Kubra Edhi are the Chairman Head Office and Director Head Office respectively. 

WEAKNESSES: 

• No Proper Strategic Planning  

Unfortunately, there has been no strategic planning to manage and run the affairs of this organization. 

• No financial report  

It doesn’t give a financial report at the end of a year or month which would tell the exact facts and figures about how well the organization is doing. 

• Conventional Services 

The services provided by the organization are old and conventional now. There is no innovation in them. 

• Lack of digitalization/ Old technology 

The working of the organization and the services it provides are not digitalized. Same old methods are used, and technology is not used.  

OPPORTUNITIES:  

• Digitalization  

It can digitalize its system and make things easier for everyone. 

• Neo public management  

It is an anti-hierarchal management style based on the idea that the leader should take the role of general public which would help to solve the issues public in a better way. 

• Human resources  

It can improve its human resources which includes the manpower, labor, personnel associated with the organization. 

• Collaboration with international organizations 

It should collaborate with international organizations and bring in their ideas and the services they provide, to improve the working of the organization. 

THREATS: 

• Abdul Sattar Edhi and Bilquees Edhi’s death  

The two most trusted persons of this organization have unfortunately passed away which can result in decreased credibility of the organization.  

• Turning from personality driven to institutional management  

Institutional management is the management of different activities simultaneously. Previously, the organization was driven by only Abdul Sattar Edhi, but now different bodies have taken over the management which can result in inefficiency. 

• Misuse of resources 

People trust this organization blindly. Their donations can be misused if the system of accountability is not strong. 

• Trust issues 

People can have trust issues regarding the organization because of the death of Founder and his wife and because most of the working of this organization is not transparent.  

 

CONCLUSION 

Despite of these weaknesses and threats, the organization has been working successfully for so many years and we hope that it keeps on running at the same pace (InshaAllah).