Invest Quote by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

“We do not invest in victims, we invest in survivors.”

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

About This Quote

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Investing should target survivors who are rebuilding, not victims who remain dependent

In simple terms: Support those who have overcome adversity, not those still suffering

Key Takeaway

Fund resilience, not dependency

Themes

philanthropy investment survivor empowerment

Mood

compassionate pragmatic

Type

social economic

When to use this quote

nonprofit funding
micro‑loans
social enterprises

Key Concepts

resilience empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

How to balance aid between victims and survivors?
What criteria define a “survivor” in investment decisions?

A Different Perspective

Survivors may still need support; not all can be self‑sufficient

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