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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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" 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. "

Liya Kebede

First

Foundation

Goodwill

" 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. "

" 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 actually started modeling in Ethiopia, because that's where I grew up, and I started out by just doing little fashion shows for school, and I liked it so much that I started pursuing it. "

Liya Kebede

School

Modeling

" In a hundred years, how do you want the world to be? Everybody should get together to make the world a better place. "

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" It's one thing to donate money. It's a whole other thing to give an opportunity for someone to make his own money. "

" President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding. "

" Traveling around Ethiopia, I saw dozens of abandoned textile factories. People kept asking me to help them find work. So I thought I could make use of my experience in fashion to commercialize their products outside of Ethiopia. "

" 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. "

" Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is. "

" 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

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

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

" 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. "

Liya Kebede

Gold

Small

" I know how much parents love buying clothes for their kids and how they want to give them something new in the closet. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

" 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. "

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

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

Liya Kebede

Everything

Change

" The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it. "

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

" 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. "