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" 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. "

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" 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. "

Liya Kebede

People

Beauty

Challenge

" It's always a tricky thing, trying to make aid sustainable. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

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

" 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. "

" 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 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

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

" There are things that I will always shoot, but now that the modeling and acting worlds are becoming very close, you can do a little bit of one and more of the other. "

" 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. "

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

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

Liya Kebede

Season

Accessories

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

" I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that. "

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

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

Liya Kebede

Everything

Change

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

" 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

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

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

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

" 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. "

" 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

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

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