Ertharin Cousin Quotes

Ertharin Cousin — American Public Servant

Ertharin Cousin is, since 2012, the twelfth Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme... (wikipedia)

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.

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?

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.

When you're providing emergency aid, you're fighting hunger; you're filling stomachs.

I consider myself a persuasive person. With the ability to persuade comes a certain level of power.