Achieve Quote by Ertharin Cousin
“Our goals and what we hope to achieve by moving to food assistance is even in supporting the crisis needs of the most vulnerable people, we provide them with the capacity to be more resilient to the next shock.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Food Assistance Forum, 2015
Providing food aid aims to empower vulnerable people to withstand future crises.
In simple terms: Food aid builds resilience for future shocks.
Key Takeaway
Focus on capacity, not just relief.
Themes
humanitarian aid
resilience
vulnerability
food security
policy
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- disaster response
- community development
- social safety nets
Key Concepts
empowerment
capacity building
risk mitigation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can programs balance immediate relief with long‑term resilience?
- What measures ensure aid leads to self‑sufficiency?
A Different Perspective
Aid alone cannot solve systemic poverty.
