Teresa Sarti
Teresa Sarti Strada (born March 28, 1946 in Sesto San Giovanni , † September 1, 2009 in Milan ) was an Italian peace activist.
Together with her husband Gino Strada , she was a co-founder and first chairwoman of the emergency aid organization . During its 15-year presidency, Emergency has carried out numerous humanitarian aid projects in the medical field. (Realization and operation of many hospitals, including a highly specialized heart surgery center in Sudan ). Teresa Sarti died in Milan on September 1, 2009 of a tumor disease. Her daughter Cecilia Strada has been the first chairwoman of Emergency since then.
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| SURNAME | Sarti, Teresa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian peace activist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 28, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sesto San Giovanni |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 1, 2009 |
| Place of death | Milan |