Mother Teresa of Calcutta

 

Saint Teresa is an Albanian-born Roman catholic nun and missionary who devoted her life to serving the poor. Mother Teresa of Calcutta also known as St. Teresa, was canonized, i.e., made a saint, on 4th September 2016 by Pope Francis I. She established the organization of the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 and spent 45 years serving the poor and the needy.

She is a prominent figure who brought about social change and strived to give respect, dignity, and basic needs to the marginalized communities. By the end of her service, she ran over 500 missions in over 100 countries, founded a great many homes and hospices for people with leprosy, tuberculosis, and HIV/ AIDS, and founded schools, soup kitchens, and orphanages.

 

Social efforts made by the Missionaries of Charity 

You must surely be aware of all the charitable works done by Mother Teresa and the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity but do you know about their social efforts? The Missionaries of Charity is a Mother Teresaorganization that has undertaken a vast number of projects and made commendable social efforts.

 

Combating poverty and hardship:

·        Soup kitchens and food distribution: Soup kitchens and food distribution centres help those suffering from food insecurity and alleviate the hunger of those who are unable to feed themselves.

·        Medical clinics and dispensaries: Such clinics and dispensaries aim to provide basic and necessary medical attention and medications to those who are severely in need of them, especially in remote areas where medical care is unavailable.

·        Microfinance schemes: Small loans and financial assistance are offered to the poor and marginalized communities to support the generation of income and encourage entrepreneurial ventures among them.

·        Education and vocational training: Educational facilities and skill training, vocational training is provided to children, teenagers, and adults. This makes them empowered and independent enough to provide for themselves.

Besides this, The Missionaries of charity also address special needs in society and help however they can.

·        Refugee shelters and assistance: Emergency assistance and support are provided to communities and individuals affected by natural disasters.

·        HIV/AIDS care: Mother Teresa worked very hard to offer medical care, counselling, and support to individuals and families having HIV/AIDS. To not only improve their quality of life but also, to make them feel like respected members of society.

·        Prison ministry: Spiritual guidance and support are offered to prisoners, advocating for their dignity and well-being.

 Conclusion

The Missionaries of Charity is a remarkable organization begun by MotherTeresa of Calcutta and her commendable social efforts and works of charity have been a strong inspiration to millions in India and worldwide. The efforts made by this Mother Teresa organization transcend mere works of charity, they aim to ensure that poor and marginalized sections and communities of society receive the dignity and respect they deserve. So that, it is possible for them to live a good quality life and have access to the most basic amenities.

To know more about the projects undertaken and social changes brought about by the Missionaries of Charity, do visit their official page.

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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