Mother Teresa's life was marked by defining events that shaped her mission of service. Originally Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, she felt a calling to serve the poor and suffering from a young age. Her experiences in the slums of Calcutta profoundly impacted her commitment to helping the needy. Founding the Missionaries of Charity allowed her to dedicate her life to providing care and compassion to the destitute. Her advocacy for social justice and human dignity set a global example of selflessness, making her an enduring symbol of charity and humanitarianism.