When did Mother Teresa get a Nobel Peace Prize and why?

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work and selfless dedication to helping the poor and sick in Calcutta, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation that operates hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy, and tuberculosis. Mother Teresa's tireless efforts to alleviate suffering and promote peace and understanding earned her international recognition and the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.