Lillian Dickson was an American missionary who spent most of her life serving in Taiwan during the mid-20th century. She founded numerous organizations aimed at improving health care, education, and social services for Taiwanese people.
Imagine Lillian Dickson as a combination between Mother Teresa and Bill Gates - she dedicated her life to helping others through faith-based service but also focused on practical solutions like healthcare improvements and educational opportunities.
Missionary Work: Religious work done by someone sent to a place to spread their religion or perform social services.
Healthcare Reform: Changes made within existing health policies that aim at improving access, efficiency, quality or cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems.
Education Advocacy: Actions taken with the goal of influencing decisions within political, economic, and social systems/institutions that directly affect people's current educational opportunities.
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