Day One of the Social Good Summit has already wrapped up, and not without its fair share of exciting announcements, insightful speakers, and powerful moments. Below we have compiled a list of 10 must-see quotes from the Summit.
“We’re living at a time where anyone can be a diplomat. All you have to do is hit send.”
-U.S. Secretary Clinton virtually opens the Social Good Summit. @StateDept
“Investing in girls and women isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.”
-Jill Sheffield, President of Women Deliver, talks about delivering solutions for girls and women around the world. @jillsheffield
“Data by itself is useless. Data is only useful if you apply it.”
-Todd Park, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, discussing the power of innovation in government. @todd_park
“Actions always speak louder than words … and peaceful actions always speak louder.”
-Kumi Naidoo, International Executive Director of Greenpeace International addresses environmental challenges. @kuminaidoo
“We need to be active with our voices, not just reactionary.”
-TMS “Teddy” Ruge, Co-Founder, Project Diaspora discusses Africa’s technology Renaissance. @tmsruge
“[The Internet] cannot be controlled. And that’s why is so powerful.”
-Singer/songwriter Peter Gabriel, surprises the Social Good Summit. @ItsPeterGabriel
“What would Paul Revere say today? ‘The British are coming! The British are coming! Retweet!’”
-Rob Reich, Co-Director of Stanford University’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, talks about a changing world through the lens of social media. @robreich
“Non-profits, indigenous people and local communities are using [Google Earth] to make the world a better place.”
-Rebecca Moore, Engineering Manager, Google Earth Outreach, demonstrates how Google Earth is creating access. @RebeccatMoore
“A child today has more knowledge in the palm of his hands than Einstein or Darwin.”
-Fabien Cousteau, Ocean Producer, Founder and Executive Director of Plant-a-Fish addressing ocean conservation and the power of information from technology. @FCousteau
“Motherhood is the tie that binds the Millenium Development Goals together.”
-Elizabeth Gore, Vice President of Global Partnerships at the United Nations Foundation, shares exciting announcements from the UN Foundation. @emgoreun
