Accelerate Quote by Ban Ki-moon
“At a time when we aim to accelerate our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and define a bold agenda for the period beyond 2015, the role of charity can and should grow. U.N. bodies such as the U.N. Volunteers Programme and UNICEF offer venues for people across the world to get involved.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2015
Charity’s role must expand to meet global development goals, leveraging volunteer and UNICEF platforms.
In simple terms: Charity should grow to help meet development goals.
Key Takeaway
Support and expand charitable initiatives.
Themes
development
charity
global cooperation
volunteering
policy
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- community projects
- international aid
- policy advocacy
- volunteer recruitment
Key Concepts
sustainable development
social impact
public‑private partnership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals maximize impact through charity?
- What policies best support charitable growth?
A Different Perspective
Charity alone cannot replace systemic change.
