Child labour Quote by Craig Kielburger
“We learned that kicking down doors to free children from carpet factories isn't enough to stop child labour - we had to tackle the underlying poverty in which their families lived, through education.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on child labour, date unknown
Addressing child labour requires tackling the poverty that drives families to exploit children.
In simple terms: Ending child labour needs poverty reduction and education.
Key Takeaway
Focus on education and economic support to end child labour.
Themes
poverty
education
human rights
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
policy
When to use this quote
- NGO campaigns
- government policy
- community development programs
- school funding
- micro‑finance initiatives
Key Concepts
economic development
social policy
child welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What are effective ways to reduce family poverty?
- How can education be made accessible to all children?
A Different Perspective
Poverty alone may not be solved by education without systemic change.
