The Nobel Peace Prize for 1979 was awarded to a Catholic nun and missionary of Albanian heritage. She was awarded the prize “for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitutes a threat to peace.” She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation that was dedicated to caring for the poor, sick, and dying. She also worked in Calcutta, India, where she established a hospice, a home for the dying, and a home for abandoned children. She also established homes for the poor and sick in other parts of India and in other countries around the world. This person was widely recognized for her selfless service to the poor and her dedication to peace, and she received numerous awards and honors in addition to the Nobel Peace Prize.
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