Children Quote by Irwin Redlener
“Kids get a lot of lip service in disaster planning, but they tend to get far fewer resources than they need. The mantra of 'children are our most valuable resource' is almost never matched by actual funding.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Disaster Risk Reduction Forum, 2015
Children are often consulted in disaster plans but lack the funding needed for effective protection.
In simple terms: Kids get advice but not enough resources.
Advocate for real resources for children.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community drills
- school safety programs
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources are most lacking for children?
- How can we turn rhetoric into action?
Funding constraints limit implementation.