Quotes by Jan Vandemoortele

“One hundred days into the process all is not well.”

“Our rapid assessment of needs after the first biting taste of winter suggests that we need to do more for people in these unplanned camps below the snow line.”

“It was found to be a credible threat. Since security is priority No. 1 for me, I decided to withdraw our staff from the field.”

“We have to focus now on the next big problem which will be heating.”

“It is important to start building new hospitals and schools as soon as possible but its most urgent to save the lives of thousands of children who could then make use of these schools.”

“We hope that this week there will be a major change in commitments and contributions.”

“The race to provide suitable shelter in time is not lost yet, but the consequences of failure, resulting from the lack of relief funds, could result in the deaths of vulnerable people.”

“The situation is horrific. The job is colossal. One disaster occurred Saturday that couldnt be prevented but a second disaster must be.”

“I would say we have made good progress. The glass is definitely half-full -- its not half-empty -- but we are still worried because the weather is the big unknown factor and we are not sure how people will be able to cope.”

“We need the money now or we will be forced to scale down food deliveries. So far, we have been operating on reserves, and borrowing ... and the pipeline is drying up.”