181 Quotes by Jan Egeland

I think it would be a massive undertaking to actually have a full-fledged tsunami warning system that would really be effective in many of these places,

The earthquake in Kashmir afflicting three countries is becoming worse by the day as the extent of the emergency dawns upon us,

We need rich countries, rich individuals, even only those of us who are reasonably affluent to respond generously.

The coast is low, it takes the full blast of the tsunami which was at its highest at that point, and now the villages are gone,

We need more resources to save 2 million to 3 million lives and we need much more resources in the next few days.

The concept is one warm room per family before it becomes too cold.

We need additional resources. I want more from everybody but I do recognize that some Europeans and the Americans give us already a lot. There are others who should step up to the plate.

The loss of life, the new displacement of families, the destruction to businesses and property, as well as threats to humanitarian workers, are creating a climate of fear and tension for civilians.

We need a change in mentality. You get a lot of headlines for foodstuffs for those who are already in disasters. You don't get any headlines for prevention.