Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910. She was born in Skopje, Yugoslavia. In other words she was born in Eastern Europe. Her parents were Nikola and Dronda Bojaxhiu. They were Albanians, they settled in Skopje just after they turn of the century. Mother Teresa had 4 siblings. It is so interesting where she was born and raised. They were one big family. "Teresa Of Calcutta, Mother." Historic World Leaders. Gale, 1994. Biography in Context. Web. 23 Jan. 2014. MotheTeresa once said, "For all kinds of diseases there are medicines and cures. But for being unwanted, except there are willing hands to serve and there's a loving heart to love." I agree with this quote Mother Teresa said. I agree because people do take the time to make cures for numerous diseases. Also, there are people who every day wake up just to help others in need. "Mother Teresa." Contemporary Heroes and Heroines. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 1990. Biography in Context. Web. 22 Jan. 2014. In 1952 Mother Teresa and some of her Catholic sisters established the Nirmal Hiriday. Also, known as "Pure Heart". A home for the dying Destitute in Calcutta, India and in a former temple of the Hindu goddess, Kali. Mother Teresa lived not just to help herself but everybody else in the world. "Mother Teresa." Contemporary Heroes and Heroines. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 1990. Biography in Context. Web. 22 Jan. 2014.