Organizations of Mother Teresa

 

Mother Teresa is a catholic nun and missionary, known for her note-worthy charitable works and the establishment of the Missionaries of Charity. The Missionaries of Charity is a Mother Teresaorganization, founded in Calcutta in 1950, which was dedicated to helping the sick, poor, and the needy.

The sisters of the Missionaries of Charity form the backbone of the organization, they begin their journey by taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They wholeheartedly dedicate their lives to serving the unwanted, abandoned, sick, dying, and the needy and come from all over the world, united by the glorious calling of God. The sisters manage the homes, hospices, and various centres, work and offer services in shelters, schools, soup kitchens, and clinics. They not only offer medical care and shelter to those whom they tend to, but also physical emotional, and spiritual support to extremely vulnerable communities.

 

How has Mother Teresa's organization inspired others?

Mother Teresa organization has been a strong inspiration to millions in India and worldwide. Her works and the homes and centres founded by her have greatly contributed to and inspired the creation of many other organizations.

·        Brothers Missionary of Charity

The Brothers Missionary of Charity is a male religious congregation affiliated with the Missionaries of Charity. It was established in 1984, and the brothers share the same aims as the sisters, serving the poor and the marginalized communities. However, they pay special attention to areas such as education, social work, and pastoral care. They work with the sisters in various centres and homes, and aside from their services they also offer spiritual guidance, and manual labour and provide support to the needs of the communities.

·        Co-Workers of Mother Teresa

Millions of lay people wish to provide a better living and care for those suffering from poverty and serious illnesses who have been abandoned or unwanted. The Co-Workers of Mother Teresa is an organization founded in 1985. It was made for lay people who wish to offer the same services as the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, without having to take any religious vows.

·        Missionaries of Charity Fathers

It is an organization that was founded in 1981, and this movement encourages the spiritual renewal and commitment of priests to serve the poor and marginal communities.

 

Mother Teresa Trust

The sisters of the Missionaries of Charity run their homes and hospices with the donations that they receive. These donations play a very important role in helping the Missionaries of Charity to continue with their mission and complete their projects. They receive individual donations directly online or through cheques, there is a particular section called 'You Can Help' on the official website where you can help in various ways.

It must be brought to attention that many organizations and fundraisers may use the cause or the name Mother Teresa Trust to misuse donations. Such fundraisers, crowd-funding platforms, or organizations use this guise to mislead people and scam them.

 

Conclusion

The sisters of the Missionaries of Charity are simple, modest, humble, and compassionate women who reject materialistic possessions and dedicate their lives to serving those in need. The donations made to the Mother Teresa organization are used to provide proper shelter, medical care, education, rehabilitation, and support to the poor, sick, and marginalized communities.

 

Author's Bio

For further details and inquiries, do visit the official webpage for the Missionaries of Charity if you wish to donate to a true humble cause.

 

 

 

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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