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“I knew that I needed to focus on something that would get me out of poverty and for me, it was education. So, education was a do or die affair. I kept going, and I started seeing results.”
Adeola Olubamiji (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“During my research, I found out that poverty seemed to have the face of a woman”
Atinuke Olusola Adebanji wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As we approach the season of Christmas, when we believe that the face of God meets us in the face of a vulnerable child, for God's sake, and for the sake of our children in and out of season, let us rid our nation and our world of poverty in our lifetime”.”
Valerie Howarth, Baroness Howarth of Breckland (1940–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Human rights are about human dignity and how people are treated. It is about wellbeing, about living a self-sufficient life, a life in which you are not below the poverty line. It also encompasses self-esteem. It’s about not treating people as inferior.”
Usha Prashar, Baroness Prashar (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Children suffering from diseases of poverty.”
Heather Zar (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Educating girls breaks the cycle of poverty and creates a ripple effect of opportunity that can influence generations to come. It also shows that educating a girl equates to a 10-20% increase in earning potential income that goes back into her family and community. Ife on the importance of educating the African girl child”
Ife Durosinmi-Etti wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was born in a Christian family. I had the desire to join a convent from my early years onward. My calling to become a nun was not because of the effects of poverty on my family or because I was not performing well in class, but it was my choice to serve God.”
Helene Nayituriki (born 1955) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Q & A with Sr. Helene Nayituriki, who saved 150 people during Rwanda's genocide ( Global report March 29, 2022)
“For how long should we sit back and watch people die of hunger? We have to adopt innovative technology to avoid hunger and poverty. I am confident this time Africa will not be left because it is in the lead in the application of the technology.”
Norah Olembo (1941–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I grew up on a continent that faces significant challenges, such as lack of access to quality healthcare and education; no food security; water and energy crisis and crippling poverty for so many people. I want to be one of those young people who has the passion to solve our problems.”
Nneile Nkholise wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This downward spiral is especially severe for girls of color, girls with disabilities, girls living in poverty and girls who are learning English as a new language, The United States cannot afford to lose more than half of its talent and the fresh perspective that women and minorities can bring to these critical fields. We must work together across the boundaries of skin color and gender.”
Aprille Ericsson-Jackson (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are three Bishops in Liberia who, despite poverty and difficulties, work closely and in harmony. We Bishops are now an example of unity, reconciliation and peace, in a Country still wounded by the long civil war.”
Anthony Fallah Borwah (born 1966) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop Borwah: "Let's give President Weah time to act because the challenges are immense" (6 June 2018) Fides News Agency
“Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2022 revealed that approximately 62.9% of the population live in multidimensional poverty, threatening the development of a vibrant middle class.”
Yinka Iyinolakan wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With population growth outpacing poverty reduction, Nigeria’s current trajectory highlights the critical need to prioritise long-term development and shared prosperity,”
Yinka Iyinolakan wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“These are not just numbers. They represent real people, mothers, children, and communities trapped in poverty and disease.”
Gertrude Kazarwa (born 1964) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Africa’s water crisis draining billions, leaders warnnews times(May 24, 2026)
“I have seen the impact financial inclusion can have on poverty alleviation and I realize impacts can happen anywhere. We tend to assume you can only make impact in medicine or philanthropy, but I believe you can make impact even in a financial institution.”
Tomilola Majekodunmi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Poverty alleviation is at the core of the impact we're trying to achieve, whatever form it takes. We're using access to financial services to do it now; later it could be by other means.”
Tomilola Majekodunmi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I saw the huge impact technology could have in lifting entire communities out of poverty. I could see the rapid technological advances that were in the pipeline. For instance, I saw the advent of Google, PayPal and Amazon and some of my research was around the technologies that powered these huge companies and the impact they had on e-commerce, telecommunications, and the financial industry.”
Unoma Ndili Okorafor (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was always a story of war, poverty or famine.”
Nicole Amarteifio (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We believe education is key to bringing about the eradication of poverty.”
Marlon Parker wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Capitalism is the best thing that ever happened to feminism. Women can escape poverty—and bad husbands too.”
Magatte Wade (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Youth empowerment is more than a passion—it's a lever for lifting communities out of poverty.”
Joseph Nguthiru wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Who know but that, once his poverty and misery shall have been assuaged, the Chinese will return to the freedom of thought, speech, and enterprise that we have realized is necessary for personal happiness and national well-being.”
Maria Kalaw Katigbak (1912–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That nothing will happen is pathetic, to say the least. What if it happens? The military would be the laughing stock. National security is a priority among other priorities like education, poverty, unemployment and so on. The BDF ‘s fighter capability is compromised at the moment.”
Gaolathe Galebotswe wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If extreme poverty still exists on the African continent, it means that imperial neocolonial forces continue exploiting our countries, taking natural resources from us and sucking everything that could invigorate us out of us”
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (born 1942) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Negotiations with Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo 7 September, 2023
“If there is responsible mining why is it that wherever there is mining, there is poverty? The poorest sites in the country are mining areas.”
Gina Lopez (1953–2019) said by 2019 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that through care of the environment and adequate marketing, communities can get out of poverty in record time. The mainstream performance indicators are way more impressive than that of mining, which has been going for over a hundred years and has nothing to show for it, except the enrichment of a few and the destruction for generations to come.”
Gina Lopez (1953–2019) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://newint.org/columns/makingwaves/2018/01/01/gina-lopez
“I believe that through care of the environment and good marketing, communities can get out of poverty very quickly.”
Gina Lopez (1953–2019) said by 2019 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A lot of damage is done by poverty and being thrown into circumstances where you are forced to raise a child when you are not ready. We need to tell more of these.”
Siyasanga Papu (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ipelegeng entraps people into poverty - Moroka 11 September 2018”
Daniel Neo Moroka wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For us poverty is actual and present danger and it comes first”
Theo-Ben Gurirab (1938–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Poverty is a manmade crisis”
Zulaikha Patel (born 2003) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There are not enough hours in the day to explore the lives of men and women in their daily struggles with poverty, hunger and disease”
Mandla Langa (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Gov’t commits to ramp up poverty reduction efforts 27 August 2018”
Nonofo Molefhi (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When citizens allow leaders to get away with providing sub-par infrastructure, or none at all, without demanding more for themselves and their children, nations remain stuck in a cycle of poverty and victimhood”
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope to add my voice to the African authors before me, beside me, and behind me committed to creating balanced, engaging, informative, and authentic portraits of the continent. I don't want to romanticize Africa, but I do want people to be aware that there is more to the continent than corruption, political unrest, war, disease, poverty, genocide and the rest”
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (born 1950) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: An Interview with Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, author of Powder Necklace,20 August 2010
“Lots of Black people are looking for jobs, some have jobs that they dont necessarily want to do for the rest of their lives, many suffer from poverty and hopelessness.”
“The Botswana Council of Women was established when the country was still reeling in abject poverty and now I am proud to say that the organization is thriving and it is clear that it is on the right track.”
Edwin Batshu (born 1947) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Batshu slams Chinese contractors 2 July 2013
“It is therefore selfevident that supporting womenwho have good business ideasthat can be developed into viablebusiness ventures should serve toprevent poverty and vulnerabilityto exploitation as well as to createa hitherto untapped contributionto national economic growth.”
Edwin Batshu (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The majority of black people have a problem of poverty, which is something that leads to witchcraft, jealousy, and fights among families.”
Siyabonga Thwala (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am a result of coming from a poverty stricken background, to where I am today. So my life is a motivation. If you were to look into my life or watch my interviews, with that I don't even have to motivate you. My life itself is a clear indication that if you dream, you become what you want to be.”
Zakes Bantwini (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“... one seems forced to conclude that a disproportionally large number of the nation's "pockets of poverty" are found in rural-farm areas.”
Matilda White Riley (1911–2004) said by 2004 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Growing up in a village made me realised the importance of education. It is important for young girls and boys to be educated and to break the cycle of poverty through education. It is my wish to work with corporates and universities across South Africa to champion the power of education”
Ndavi Nokeri (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Whatever angle you use to look at our scenario, government alone can never make the required dent in turning the tide against – poverty, unemployment and inequality in our province”
Noxolo Kiviet (born 1963) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet calls for collective onslaught against under-development,26 February 2023
“Anything is possible through hard work and determination. I didn’t ever think that my life would turn out this way coming from poverty and lack of resources. I am so grateful for what netball has brought into my life.”
Bongiwe Msomi (born 1988) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: SA Netball captain is thrilled to be the first South African female to be represented by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation IOL (3 July 2021)
“It isn’t a problem that we can sweep under the carpet, not at all. The problem with drug-related crimes is that it is very violent. It is actually something that requires the government and Zimbabweans to get involved, before it becomes a major problem. Poverty is also driving people to sell drugs and the war against it will be tougher”
Carole Nyakudya (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Since assuming power, Mnangagwa has neglected civil servants who are now earning slave wages. Our men and women in uniform have lost their dignity even in the eyes of the public due to state sponsored poverty”
Blessed Runesu Geza (1943–2026) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Group of war veterans demand Mnangagwa ‘must go now’,26January 2025
“It continues to rob many farmers of their livestock and relegate them to a life of poverty and destitution.”
Lemogang Kwape wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This country could be awash with scientifically trained personnel who would boost our ailing economy. But because of the ruling party’s bad policy choices our fellow citizens are languishing in poverty and a state of helplessness. That was very cruel and evil to Batswana.”
Bagalatia Arone wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our water, electricity, poverty and unemployment problems are a result of the bad choices we made. The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chose the wrong path and as a result inflicted pain and suffering on our people. America, Rwanda and the Asian economies are what they are because they made the right choices. It’s all about making right choices.”
Bagalatia Arone wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Eradication of poverty, protection of the environment, the shared prosperity to which we all aspire are necessities which demand both human and financial resources and greater involvement of the private sector”
Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini (1942–2018) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Global integration key to attaining development and climate goals, African leaders tell UN Assembly,24 September 2016