Liya Kebede Quotes
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Helping others isn't a chore, it is one of the greatest gifts there is. I want to challenge the next generation of women to find a way to give back that inspires and fulfills them and weave it into their daily lives. If the next generation can learn that early on, we have a real chance to change the world.
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I think you should really research your cause, see if there are other people who are already doing the same thing you're doing and try to join forces because I really feel like collaborating is really important and very efficient. More is more, you know?
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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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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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In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.
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Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.
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I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.
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The best lesson that I've learned from my mother is that she just never accepted no for an answer and I think that's something that has stayed with me.
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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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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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I want to do action, romantic comedy, and I love drama.
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I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!
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I can contribute, be valuable and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.
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It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality.
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I'm Christian. Growing up in Ethiopia, it's half-Christian and half-Muslim. You grow up with Muslim kids. I'm very much aware of their religion.
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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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Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.
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For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.
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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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President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.
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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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Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.
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The message of our campaign is "Make every mother and child count". This campaign is not just about health. It is also a powerful call for radical progress in women's rights and the rights of their children. Too often, the health of mothers and children does not count. In too many parts of the world, they are forgotten.
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No other health disparity is so stark; virtually every woman who dies giving birth lives in a poor country.
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When our mothers are alive and healthy, they do extraordinary things... like the mothers of Plaza de Mayo, who marched in Argentinean plazas, defying the military junta dictatorship and demanding the whereabouts of their abducted children... or the Liberian mothers who faced down civil war armed only with T-shirts and courage.
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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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I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child.
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I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.
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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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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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