If we are to make poverty history, we must have the active participation of States, civil society and the private sector, as well as individual volunteers.
The U.N. has been focusing on the global goals in terms of trying to fight and eradicate poverty, and I feel like education is at the root of it all.
Can we not wage a war and emerge victorious against poverty. Let us defeat poverty.
If you think creating a world without any poverty is impossible, let's do it. Because it is the right thing to do.
Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice... Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.
Joblessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction. Hunger is a weapon of mass destruction. Poor health care is a weapon of mass destruction. Poor education is a weapon of mass destruction. Discrimination is a weapon of mass destruction. Let us abolish such weapons of mass destruction here at home.
We are stronger than those who oppress us, who seek to silence us. We are stronger than the enemies of education. We are stronger than fear, hatred, violence and poverty.
As long as superstition and ignorance prevail, humanity will fall short of eradicating war, poverty, and hunger.
Do we have the will to make poverty history?
