Unfortunately, the world pays attention when the media shines a light on those in need, which is why it's so important that we maintain the global public will that is necessary to meet the needs of those we serve. Ertharin Cousin attentionglobalimportant share on social
The people in the United States are some of the most generous people in the world. We saw it in Haiti. We saw it with Katrina. When devastation strikes, American people want to step up. Ertharin Cousin americandevastationgenerous Change image and share on social
Too often, as a global community of humanitarians, we meet the needs of the same families, the same individuals, the same communities crisis after crisis, when we are focused on meeting crisis needs but not on building resilience. Ertharin Cousin buildcommunitycrisis share on social
Our goals and what we hope to achieve by moving to food assistance is even in supporting the crisis needs of the most vulnerable people, we provide them with the capacity to be more resilient to the next shock. Ertharin Cousin achieveassistancecapacity share on social
I'm lucky. As soon as I open my mouth, people see I know what I'm talking about, and when I leave the room, I think most say, 'She's OK.' Ertharin Cousin leaveluckymouth Change image and share on social
When people are hungry, when a mother or father is facing a child that they can't feed, you can't ask that family to lay down their arms. Ertharin Cousin armchildface Change image and share on social
When you're providing emergency aid, you're fighting hunger; you're filling stomachs. Ertharin Cousin aidemergencyfight Change image and share on social
Don't ever take a seven-year-old with you to a campaign dinner - they will embarrass you no end. Ertharin Cousin campaigndinnerembarrass Change image and share on social
I consider myself a persuasive person. With the ability to persuade comes a certain level of power. Ertharin Cousin abilitylevelperson Change image and share on social
If we're afraid to stand in our own skin with those we work with, then how do we lead those who have no voice at all? Ertharin Cousin afraidleadskin Change image and share on social
