THREE WOMEN WHO MADE a DIFFERENCE

“The Saint of the Gutters”

Born:   Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910
Died:   Mother Teresa in 1997
Major Contributions:   Set up projects around the world to give care and comfort to the very poor and sick, and to children without parents.


“Our Fair Lady”

Born:   Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston in 1929
Died:   Audrey Hepburn 1993
Major contributions:   worked as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, calling attention to starving children and raising money to help them.


“The People’s Princess”

Born:   Lady Diana Spencer in 1961
Died:   Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997
Major contributions:   used her fame to focus attention on worldwide problems such as AIDS, drug addiction, and land mines.

goodwill: helpfulness, friendliness, generosity

Questions for Discussion:

1.        What special qualities do you think these women had allowed them to make such far-reaching contributions?

2.        Who are three other people whose lives made a difference? What did they do?

3.        In your opinion, what is the most challenging thing that can contribute to the people?

4.        Are you willing to sacrifice those things that you have just to help other?

Why do you think you exist in the world? Talk about the purpose and mission in life.