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.

  • 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?

    Source: www.harpersbazaar.com
  • 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!

    Fashion   Children   Want  
    "4 Effortessly Chic Moms Talk Shop". Interview with Kerry Pieri, www.harpersbazaar.com. May 10, 2013.
  • 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.

    Doctors   Play   Roles  
    "Why Protests Aren’t What we Should Remember About The G8" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 13, 2010.
  • 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.

  • Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.

    Risk   Care   Way  
    "This Mother’s Day" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 6, 2011.
  • I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.

    College   Careers   Pay  
    "More Than a Pretty Face: Liya Kebede". Interview with Julia Savacool, www.marieclaire.com. May 14, 2007.
  • 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.

    Source: www.harpersbazaar.com
  • What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.

  • 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.

  • I want to do action, romantic comedy, and I love drama.

    Drama   Want   Comedy  
  • I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!

    "Interview with Ellen Thomas". Interview with Katie Connor, www.marieclaire.com. January 20, 2011.
  • I can contribute, be valuable and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.

    Way   Interest   Valuable  
    "Face Time | Liya Kebede". Interview with Tina Turnbow, tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com. October 20, 2011.
  • It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality.

  • 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.

  • We should work to guarantee that there is a midwife or health worker by every woman's side during childbirth.

    "Why Protests Aren’t What we Should Remember About The G8" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 13, 2010.
  • Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

  • For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.

    Balance   Trying   Bigs  
    "Face Time | Liya Kebede". Interview with Tina Turnbow, tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com. October 20, 2011.
  • 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.

    Country   Order   Support  
    "Health Care We Can Agree On" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 5, 2010.
  • President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.

    "Mother’s Day Mission: Help Reduce Maternal Mortality in the Developing World" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 7, 2010.
  • 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.

  • Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.

    Fall   Skins   Care  
    "StyleList Sits Down with Liya Kebede". Interview with Ellen Thomas, www.aol.com. May 19, 2013.
  • 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.

  • No other health disparity is so stark; virtually every woman who dies giving birth lives in a poor country.

    "Let’s Make Mother’s Day a Global Reality" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 7, 2009.
  • 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.

    "Let’s Make Mother’s Day a Global Reality" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 7, 2009.
  • 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.

    Children   East   World  
  • I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child.

    Children   Film   Grew Up  
  • I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.

    Design   Easy  
    "Face Time | Liya Kebede". Interview with Tina Turnbow, tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com. October 20, 2011.
  • For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season.

    "4 Effortessly Chic Moms Talk Shop" by Kerry Pieri. Slide 3, www.harpersbazaar.com. May 10, 2013.
  • 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.

    "Redefining “Impossible” When It Comes To Maternal Mortality" by Liya Kebede, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 21, 2010.
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