Achieve Quote by Thoraya Obaid
“We also know that the various faith-based institutions provide about 50 per cent of the health and education services in the poor communities; we also know that they have a large constituency including women and youth; they have outreach and networks and they are credible to their people. If we want to achieve the Millennium Development Foals by scaling up the responses of all the communities, do we ignore this large investment in people? Or do we engage in dialogue and in action?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Development Programme remarks, 2000
Faith‑based groups deliver half of health and education in poor areas, have strong community ties, and can be partners for scaling development efforts.
In simple terms: Religious NGOs are key partners for development goals.
Key Takeaway
Leverage their networks, not ignore them.
Themes
development
community
partnership
health
education
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- Rural health programs
- school construction
- women empowerment initiatives
- youth mentorship
Key Concepts
social capital
trust
capacity building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments and NGOs share accountability?
- What safeguards ensure equitable service delivery?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on NGOs may limit state responsibility or create dependency.
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