After Quote by Ertharin Cousin
“Too often, as a global community of humanitarians, we meet the needs of the same families, the same individuals, the same communities crisis after crisis, when we are focused on meeting crisis needs but not on building resilience.”
About This Quote
Source Report: UN Humanitarian Review, 2021
She critiques repeated short‑term aid without building long‑term resilience.
In simple terms: Aid often repeats without strengthening communities.
Key Takeaway
Invest in resilience to break the crisis cycle.
Themes
humanitarian aid
resilience
community development
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- disaster response
- development planning
- NGO strategy
Key Concepts
sustainability
capacity building
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term solutions can replace repeated aid?
- How can resilience be measured?
A Different Perspective
Resilience building requires resources and coordination.
