Mother Teresa

Early Life

Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910, in a town called Skopje, which is now in North Macedonia. Her birth name was Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. Even as a child, she was kind and liked helping people in need.

When she was a teenager, she felt a strong wish to help others and serve God. At age 18, she left her home and family to become a nun. This was a brave choice, and it meant traveling far away to a new country.

A New Home in India

Mother Teresa moved to India, where she learned new languages and became a teacher. She taught children at a school in the city of Kolkata (also called Calcutta). While teaching, she noticed many people around her who were very poor, sick, or lonely.

One day, she felt called to help these people directly. She left her teaching job and began caring for those who had no homes or families to help them. She believed that everyone deserved love and respect.

Helping Others

In 1950, Mother Teresa started a group called the Missionaries of Charity. The group helped feed the hungry, care for the sick, and comfort people who were suffering. Soon, volunteers from all over the world joined her mission.

Mother Teresa always reminded others that small acts of kindness matter. She believed that even a smile or a gentle word could make a big difference in someone’s life.

Achievements and Awards

Because of her caring work, Mother Teresa received many awards. One of the most famous was the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She accepted it on behalf of the poor and used the attention to ask the world to be more loving.

Legacy

Mother Teresa passed away in 1997, but her work continues today. The Missionaries of Charity still help people in many countries. She is remembered as a symbol of kindness, compassion, and helping others.

Her life teaches us that we don’t have to be rich or famous to make the world better. We just need to care and help when we can.