Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, known to the world as Mother Teresa, was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, in present-day North Macedonia. A Roman Catholic nun, she became globally renowned for her radical compassion, founding the Missionaries of Charity and devoting her life to serving the poorest of the poor in Kolkata, India.

At the age of 18, she joined the Sisters of Loreto and traveled to India, where she taught at a girls’ school. In 1946, she experienced what she called her “call within a call,” directing her to leave the convent and live among the poor. By 1950, she had established the Missionaries of Charity, a religious order dedicated to serving “the poorest of the poor.”

Mother Teresa’s work included caring for the sick, establishing hospices, and providing shelter to the destitute. Her order spread internationally, eventually operating in over 130 countries. Her deep humility, selflessness, and service became a beacon of love for many.

Her work was not without controversy—critics questioned the quality of medical care provided in her facilities and her views on issues like contraception. Nonetheless, her influence and moral authority were undeniable. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian efforts.

Even in frail health later in life, Mother Teresa continued her mission until her death in 1997. She was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016 by the Catholic Church.

Mother Teresa is honored in the Good Trouble Makers Hall of Fame because she demonstrated that Good Trouble can also mean radical compassion. By devoting herself to society’s most forgotten, she challenged the world to see dignity in every human life.