Liya Kebede Quotes
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I don't listen to people who say my dreams are impossible; I just work to prove them wrong.
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Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developing world. She brings basic medical services to women and children in East Africa.
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When countries commit to protecting vulnerable lives, they should receive support from those who can provide it in order to make their programs a success.
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I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it.
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Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise.
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I think, first of all, every time you want to play somebody who is real is always challenging and always scary, because you are given a responsibility of someone's real life.
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Dying in childbirth is something that's not new; it's been going on for ages, and so it's not something that people focus on; it's not something that gets funded a lot, and it's exactly for that reason that we are losing mothers all the time, and we have kids with no mothers.
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We should work to guarantee that there is a midwife or health worker by every woman's side during childbirth.
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I want to spend as much time as possible with my children, so I always like to keep my beauty and fashion routines effortless... but still chic!
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While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the option of attending birthing classes with my husband.
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I know how much parents love buying clothes for their kids and how they want to give them something new in the closet.
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Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.
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When I see Lemlem walking around New York City, it's just mind-boggling, because I know it came from this one man sitting and weaving this little product.
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Creative new health strategies like micro-insurance for poor people or Kangaroo care for pre-term babies are transforming health outcomes in even the most low-resource settings. Dedication and innovation are transforming health care worldwide.
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For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season.
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If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try.
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It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality.
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I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!
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What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.
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The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.
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First I became U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for WHO, and that was in 2005. And then, about a year or so later, I decided to start my foundation.
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Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.
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The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.
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It's not just Ethiopia, but Africa in general - most of the media concentrates on what's not going well. But there is so much beauty there. When you go, it changes everything. It changes you, your life, and the way you see things. The challenge is changing the image of Africa that's been anchored in people for years now.