Compassionate Women Who Have Transformed Society (Women’s History Month)

March 1st marks the start of Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is the worldwide celebration of the history, achievements, and legacies of women around the world who have made a difference in society.

Throughout history, there have many been many women who have transformed society through the power of Compassion. Through compassion, these women have achieved greatness, while inspiring and empowering people through their compassionate actions.

Here are just a few women who have transformed the world throughout history:

1. Mother Teresa

“Mother Teresa was a great saint and known as “One Woman, One Mission” she had taken a big step to change the world. Mother Teresa (1910–1997) was a Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to helping the poor and poor around the world. Mother Teresa was a humanitarian.”

“Her entire life was fully devoted to helping the poor, the sick, the needy, and the helpless. Mother Teresa has been bestowed with the Nobel Peace Prize, in 1979. While becoming a symbol of charitable, selfless work.”

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2. Oprah Winfrey

“Oprah became the first African-American woman to reach billionaire status. Using her talk show to publicize The Angel Network, Winfrey has said that 100% of any donation you give, goes directly towards funding a project. On The Oprah Winfrey Show, she has talked about various issues including the importance of donating to charity.”

“The Oprah Winfrey Foundation was established to support the inspiration, empowerment, education and well-being of women, children and families around the world. Oprah has contributed millions of dollars towards providing a better education for underserved students.”

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3. Malala Yousafzai

“Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is known for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women and children in her native Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwest Pakistan, where the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan had at times banned girls from attending school. Her advocacy has grown into an international movement, and she has become the country's "most prominent citizen"

“Malala Yousafzai is also the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate, and second Pakistani to ever receive a Nobel Prize.”

“In 2014, with the help of her father’s co-funding, Malala created the Malala Fund organization. Today, the Malala Fund has become an organization that, through education, empowers girls to achieve their potential and become confident and strong leaders in their own countries. Funding education projects in six countries and working with international leaders, the Malala Fund joins with local partners to invest in innovative solutions on the ground and advocates globally for quality secondary education for all girls.”

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4. Princess Diana

“The extraordinary life of Diana, Princess of Wales, not only humanized the British monarchy, but captured the world’s attention. And she harnessed that media frenzy to raise awareness of a number of progressive philanthropic causes.”

“Princess Diana was known as a prodigious fundraiser and at one point was linked to more than 100 charities.”

“Princess Diana’s extensive list of charity work includes campaigning for animal rights, fighting the use of landmines, and was the patroness of charities and organizations working with the homeless, youth, drug addicts, and the elderly, and her tireless efforts with children’s hospitals.”

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5. Harriet Tubman

“Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to freedom in the North in 1849. But, she risked her own life and returned to lead family members and other slaves to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad, all while carrying a bounty on her head. The Underground Railroad was a lifeline for slaves escaping to freedom, and Harriet Tubman was one of its most famous “conductors” and she never lost a slave.”

“A part of the indomitable legacy of Harriet Tubman was that no matter the odds you face, "keep going."

“Truly, one of the most endearing legacies of Harriet Tubman was her ability to forge alliances between whites and blacks at a time of incomprehensible opposition. The alliances she developed with many whites set her far apart in many ways from the radical blacks and whites of her era.”

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