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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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" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" I am always touched when friends make contributions to my foundation on my behalf. "

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

" When a woman has her first child in places like Africa, they're really young. They can be 12, 13,14, so their frames are really small, and they're usually malnourished. "

" Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives. "

" 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. "

" It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality. "

" One thing modeling taught me is that the spotlight can change everything. "

" We can't end poverty if we fail to save the lives of our world's mothers. "

" I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child. "

" I've been told the best way to make a sexy face is to say 'pruuune.' "

" I don't listen to people who say my dreams are impossible; I just work to prove them wrong. "

" 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! "

" It's very difficult to hand someone your whole life story to play, and you've never really met that person. "

" A small gold plain cross was passed down from my grandma to my mom, then to me, and now to my daughter. It is always nice to own something that connects you to the women who made it possible for you to exist. "

" 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. "

" I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure! "

" What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother. "

" I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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'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. "

" 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. "

" I don't think we should judge celebrities for doing charity work. Period. Whatever their reasons for doing it, they are shedding light on issues that would otherwise go unnoticed. "

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

" 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. "