Able Quote by Shakira
“I never thought it was fair for an 8-year-old child not to be able to afford shoes, or to wander the streets having to beg for money. To know that child's joy would end soon, when they realised there was no future.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2022 UNICEF Ambassador interview, 2022
A child’s basic needs and future are denied, highlighting systemic poverty and injustice.
In simple terms: Children lack basic needs and hope.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for child welfare and equity.
Themes
poverty
justice
child welfare
inequality
Mood
empathetic
urgent
determined
Type
advocacy
social commentary
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- charitable donations
- community support
- education initiatives
Key Concepts
human rights
social responsibility
systemic oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure children have basic needs met?
- What systemic changes are needed to prevent such injustice?
A Different Perspective
Addressing root causes of poverty is complex and requires sustained effort.
![“Half of the world lives on [about] $2 a day. If there is a hungry kid in the world, we shouldn't consider ourselves more evolved than homo habilis.” quote by Shakira](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/shakira-1582_half_half-of-the-world-lives-on-about-2-a-day_275252.jpg)
