Wali Rahmani (influencer)

This article is about a social media influencer and activist. For the Indian Islamic scholar, see Wali Rahmani.
Wali Rahmani
Born1998 (age 25–26)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
EducationLL.B
Alma materJamia Hamdard
Occupation(s)Political analyst, influencer, activist, lawyer
OrganizationAl Hadi Educational Trust
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Years active2017–present
Subscribers750 thousand[1]
Total views37.64 million[1]
Last updated: 15 November 2024

Wali Rahmani (born 1998) is an Indian Muslim social influencer, political analyst,[2] lawyer, activist,[3][4][5] and motivational speaker.

Early life and education

Wali Rahmani was born in 1998 in Kolkata. His father, Shafiuddin is a businessman who comes from Bihar.[6]

He received his primary education at St. James' School, Kolkata. He completed the intermediate at the Genesis Global School, Noida, in 2018. He completed his law degree from Jamia Hamdard, Delhi.[6]

Career

Rahmani founded Al Hadi Educational Trust. Then, he established Umeed Academy under the trust[7][8] on April 1, 2018, for disadvantaged children who have been trapped in the cycle of poverty for seven, ten, or fifteen generations.[6][7][9][10][11][12]

He appealed to only 2 million of India's 200 million Muslims by making a video to build a formal school building on 2 acres of land purchased for Umeed Global School in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. He asked for donations of Rs 100 per to raise Rs 10 crore.[7][13][14] His appeal was so effective that, from September 15 to 20, 2023, six crore rupees were deposited[15][16][17][18][19] and seven crore rupees were collected.[20][21] By March 15, 2024, he had made a video inspecting the newly completed building of Umeeed Global School.[6][21][22][14]

Activism

Rahmani has also been active in anti-CAA protests.[23][24][25]

He and his NGO members distributed food in the Corona Lockdown Period to 10,000 families.[26][27]

He was affected by COVID-19 after providing relief material to COVID-19 victims.[28]

Awards and honours

Rahmani has received several awards for his social work, including the Young Social Hero Award at the South India NGO Conference in 2019, recognition as one of India's top 20 achievers under 20 by Mumbai Coworking, and the Shan-e-Hindustan Award from Youth Ekta Front, Delhi.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "About Wali Rahmani". YouTube.
  2. ^ "'Aaj Ki Taza Khabar': New breed of YouTube vloggers come in all political colours". The Indian Express. 2019-04-14. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  3. ^ "An Inspiring Young 20-Year-Old Activist: Wali Rahmani". The Talented Indian. 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. ^ Moin, Kaniza Garari and Ather (2019-12-04). "Hyderabad: Muslim groups sore as cops refuse them meeting permit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  5. ^ Archana, KC (2019-06-18). "5 People Who're Changing The Lives Of Underprivileged Kids, One Small Step At A Time". IndiaTimes. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  6. ^ a b c d "Wali Rahmani fathers 300 children and seeks to free them of the cycle of poverty". Awaz – The Voice. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  7. ^ a b c Shahid, Qutubuddin (2023-10-01). "ولی رحمانی: قوم کے بچوں کے لیے خواب دیکھنے اور اپنی نیند قربان کرنے والا حوصلہ مند نوجوان" [Wali Rahmani: A courageous young man who dreams and sacrifices his sleep for the children of the nation]. The Inquilab (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  8. ^ Vikas (2023-09-19). "Wali Rahmani Wikipedia, Age, Biography, Career, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Father". Right Rasta. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  9. ^ "Stories Of Fatherhood: Meet Wali Rahmani, The 20YO Who Became 'Abba Ji' To 23 Orphaned Children". IndiaTimes. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  10. ^ Hashmi, Rasia (2023-09-19). "Wali Rahmani Launches Video Campaign To Bridge Educational Gaps for Underprivileged Muslim Children". The Munsif Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  11. ^ a b Fatima, Nikhat (20 November 2021). "Meet Wali Rahmani, whose Umeed Academy is source of inspiration for Kolkata's underprivileged children". Two Circles. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  12. ^ Akhtar, Shahnawaz (2022-08-17). "Umeed Academy provides education par excellence to create future leaders from the lower strata of society". eNewsroom India. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  13. ^ Jamaluddin, Javed (2023-09-24). "نوجوان ولی رحمانی کی پہل ملت کے لیے سبق" [The initiative of young Wali Rahmani is a lesson for the nation]. Baseerat Online (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  14. ^ a b "From ₹100 Donations to a Dream School: The Inspiring Journey of Wali Rahmani". The Hindustan Gazette. 2024-10-06. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  15. ^ "Academy That Raised Rs 5.5 Crore in 5 Days, All About Umeed Academy Wali Rahmani". Times Now. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  16. ^ Sahni, Malika (23 September 2023). "25-Year-Old Raises Rs 6 Crore In 6 Days for Underprivileged Kids". News24. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  17. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (2023-09-22). "Bengal man crowdfunds 'school of rich for poor', raises Rs 6 crore in 6 days". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  18. ^ "मुफलिसी में बीता बचपन तो स्कूल बनाने की ठानी, बंगाल के युवक ने 6 दिन में जुटाए 6 करोड़ रुपये" [After spending his childhood in poverty, he decided to build a school, a youth from Bengal raised 6 crore rupees in 6 days]. ABP Live (in Hindi). 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  19. ^ Choudhary, Rakesh. "Wali Rahmani Collected 6 Crore For Child Education In Bengal: मुफलिसी में कटा बचपन, अब बच्चों के लिए 6 दिन में जुटाए 6 करोड़ रुपए, जानिए कैसे?". News24 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  20. ^ Choudhury, Pritha Roy (2024-02-20). "Kolkata school raises Rs 7 crore in 1 week for new building, campus". Careers360. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  21. ^ a b Faridi, Mansuruddin (15 March 2024). "ولی رحمانی کا خواب بنا حقیقت: صرف چھ مہینے میں بن کے تیار ہوا اسکول" [Wali Rahmani's dream came true: School completed in just six months]. Awaz – The Voice (in Urdu). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  22. ^ Heena, Fatima (2024-03-18). "Educating people: Kolkata youth icon Wali Rahmani appeals for funds, this time to build a hostel". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  23. ^ Roy, Subhajoy; Chowdhury, Subhankar (1 March 2020). "Constitution and roses for Amit Shah from CAA protesters at Ramlila Maidan". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  24. ^ "Hindu-Muslim don't celebrate festivals together since Modi came to power: Activist Wali Rahman". The New Indian Express. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  25. ^ Bhattacharya, Snigdhendu (1 March 2020). "Kolkata braces for stir ahead of Amit Shah's CAA rally". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  26. ^ "৪০ দিন ধরে নিঃশব্দে দুস্থদের মুখে খাবার তুলে দিচ্ছেন মুসলিম তরুণ, গর্বিত তপসিয়াবাসী". sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  27. ^ "Kolkata boy extends a helping hand to joyride horses of Victoria Memorial". eNewsroom India. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  28. ^ "Young social activist Wali Rahmani tests COVID positive". The Siasat Daily. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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