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Ride’s accomplishments went far beyond her space missions. She was a fervent advocate for STEM education and was dedicated to inspiring young girls to pursue careers in science and engineering.
10. Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa is synonymous with simplicity and mercy. Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, she was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary known for her extraordinary charitable work. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation that manages homes for people dying of HIV/AIDS, leprosy, and tuberculosis, as well as orphanages and schools.
Her selfless service to the poorest of the poor in Kolkata, India, earned her global recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
11. Junko Tabei
Mount Everest is on the bucket list of many mountaineers. Junko Tabei was a pioneering Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Born in 1939, Tabei developed a passion for climbing at a young age, despite societal expectations that discouraged women from participating in mountaineering.
In 1969, she founded the Ladies Climbing Club: Japan (LCC), the first of its kind in the country, aimed at encouraging women’s participation in the sport. She is remembered for shattering gender barriers and motivating climbers of all genders to follow their aspirations.
