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8 Remarkable Acts of Kindness by 8 Remarkable Women

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCU chapter.
  1. Princess Diana 

Princess Diana showed the world that treating people from all levels of society with kindness. During the HIV/AIDS epidemic, she frequently visited patients in hospitals to bring them joy. She raised awareness about HIV/AIDS, and exemplified goodness by treating all people with kindness.   

  1. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett  

The brains and intellect that Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is blessed with gave us the Moderna vaccine. Because of her talents, she gave the public protection from the harmful effects of COVID-19.  

  1. Malala Yousafzai  

The passion and dedication that Malala has for female rights in the schooling system impacted many girls in Pakistan and across the world to use their passions to encourage girls to stand against oppression.    

  1. Jacinta Ardern 

The Prime Minister of New Zealand is a leader by her caring actions to protect the health of all New Zealanders by slowing the spread of COVID-19. She encouraged the people of New Zealand to limit the spread of the deadly virus by taking precautionary actions, such as via social distancing and wearing a face covering.  

  1. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune  

Dr. Bethune’s establishment of a hospital in Daytona, Florida for the African American community has impacted as many people as the young minds she educated. Her dedication to providing education and care for minorities and girls illustrates the depth of her heart.  

  1. Dolly Parton 

The famous country music star, Dolly Parton, donates her time by reading books to children. She has donated many books to elementary schools, and she continues to encourage children to enjoy their love for reading.  

  1. Loujain al-Hathloul 

This inspiring young woman encouraged other women in Saudi Arabia and across the globe to defy against the discriminatory driving laws imposed on women. Because of her bravery, many girls and women embraced the power of standing up for each other.   

8. Audrey Hepburn

The star who portrayed Holly Golightly in the famous movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and many other iconic characters in various films. Not only is she gorgeous on the outside, but is beautiful on the inside. Hepburn was a remarkable ambassador of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which is an organization that provides aid to children in third world countries.

Catherine Lira is a junior studying communication and education at Texas Christian University.