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“Poverty is not only about income levels, but for lack of freedom that comes from physical insecurity”

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Jacqueline Novogratz is an entrepreneur born on March 15, 1961. She is renowned for her leadership and innovation in the non-profit sector, particularly for her work on global poverty issues. more

“In today's world, the elites are growing even more comfortable with one another across national lines, yet at the same time, less comfortable with low-income people who share their nationality. How we create those bonds of community that are truly global as well as national is one of our generation's great challenges.”

People World Wells Today Community Challenges Lines Growing Generations Share Comfortable Lows Income Elites Nationality Our Generation Today's World Low Income

Book:The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

Source: The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

“Poverty is too complex to be answered with a one-size-fits-all approach, and if there is any place that illustrates that complexity, as well as a better way forward, it is Rwanda.”

Ifs Way Wells Poverty Fit Approach Complexes Size Complexity Better Ways Rwanda Way Forward One Size Fits All

Book:The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

Source: The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

“We have to remember that the girls and the women are most isolated and violated and victimized and made invisible in those very societies where our men and our boys feel disempowered, unable to provide.”

Men Feels Made Remember Girl Boys Invisible Isolated

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“How you see where you are always depends on where you've been.”

Depends Where You Are

Book:The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

Source: The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

“I finally understood: In order to contribute to Africa, I would have to know myself better and be clearer about my goals. I would have to be ready to take Africa on its own terms, not mine, and to learn my limits and present myself not as a do-gooder with a big heart, but as someone with something to give and gain by being there. Compassion wasn't enough”

Knows Giving Heart Enough Bigs Order Goal Term Compassion Mines Ready Limits Understood Gains Being There Big Heart

Book:The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

Source: The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

“Africa can stun you in an instant. It can throw floods and drought and disease at you, sometimes all at the same time. In the next moment, it will tease you with its magnificent beauty, so even if you don't forget, you can find a way to forgive. Ultimately, it keeps you coming back for more.”

Ifs Way Sometimes Moments Next Forget Disease Forgiving Instant Flood Magnificent Coming Back Tease Forget You Drought

Book:The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

Source: The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

“People need to believe that they can participate fully in the decisions that affect their lives and have a stake in the societies in which they live”

People Needs Believe Decision Stakes

Book:The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

Source: The Blue Sweater : Bridging The Gap Between Rich And Poor In An Intercnnected World

“What would the world look like if we asked ourselves the following more often; are our actions helping others find a way to feel more freer, more dignified and more beautiful?”

Ifs World Way Feels Looks Helping Action Beautiful Following Helping Others Our Actions

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“There is power in creating a small model, and then you can create an alliance of other small models.”

Creating Models Alliances

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