2024 – Kolkata, Where the Mission Lives On

In 2024, the Mother Teresa International Awards returned to Kolkata, the city that still echoes with the quiet strength and selfless love of its most revered humanitarian. Held amidst familiar streets and timeless values, the event felt less like a ceremony and more like a homecoming.

This year’s celebration honored those whose work reflected the essence of Kolkata itself—resilient, inclusive, and deeply rooted in service. From community health workers and educators to grassroots reformers, the awardees embodied the everyday courage that Mother Teresa so deeply believed in.

Surrounded by people who continue to carry forward her mission in silence and sincerity, the Kolkata chapter served as a reminder that some of the greatest acts of compassion happen far from the spotlight. Here, the legacy of love is not just remembered—it is lived, every single day.