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" 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. "

Liya Kebede

Light

Think

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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. "

Liya Kebede

Care

Mom

" 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. "

" 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. "

Liya Kebede

Growing Up

Religion

" 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. "

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

Liya Kebede

Everything

Change

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

" I can contribute, be valuable, and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying. "

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