Community Quote by Michael Marmot
“Empowerment of individuals and communities is absolutely central. Getting the community involved in organising their own destiny has got to be a key part of it.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Social Determinants of Health, 2015
Empowering communities shapes their own futures.
In simple terms: Community empowerment matters.
Key Takeaway
Support local agency.
Themes
health
community
empowerment
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
policy
social
When to use this quote
- neighborhood planning
- grassroots activism
- policy design
Key Concepts
public health
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can empowerment be measured?
- What barriers exist for community self‑organisation?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be uneven.
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