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

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

" 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. "

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

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

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

" Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that. "

" I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy. "

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

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

" 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. "

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

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

" 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 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. "

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

" 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! "

" 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. "

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

" For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season. "

" 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. "

" The world needs our mothers. "