When I see Lemlem walking around New York City, it's just mind-boggling, because I know it came from this one man sitting… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
A small gold plain cross was passed down from my grandma to my mom, then to me, and now to my daughter.… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
First I became U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for WHO, and that was in 2005. And then, about a year or so later, I… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own… — Liya Kebede Consequently Copy Share Image
I actually started modeling in Ethiopia, because that's where I grew up, and I started out by just doing little fashion shows… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
Helping others isn't a chore, it is one of the greatest gifts there is. I want to challenge the next generation of… — Liya Kebede Challenges Copy Share Image
Creative new health strategies like micro-insurance for poor people or Kangaroo care for pre-term babies are transforming health outcomes in even the… — Liya Kebede Babies Copy Share Image
Traveling around Ethiopia, I saw dozens of abandoned textile factories. People kept asking me to help them find work. So I thought… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season. — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
There are things that I will always shoot, but now that the modeling and acting worlds are becoming very close, you can… — Liya Kebede Acting Copy Share Image
In a hundred years, how do you want the world to be? Everybody should get together to make the world a better… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
I think, first of all, every time you want to play somebody who is real is always challenging and always scary, because… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
I can contribute, be valuable, and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying. — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college. — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
The best lesson that I've learned from my mother is that she just never accepted no for an answer and I think… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives. — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
I want to spend as much time as possible with my children, so I always like to keep my beauty and fashion… — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developing world. She brings basic medical services to women and children… — Liya Kebede Africa Copy Share Image
It's one thing to donate money. It's a whole other thing to give an opportunity for someone to make his own money. — Liya Kebede Copy Share Image
I know how much parents love buying clothes for their kids and how they want to give them something new in the… — Liya Kebede Buying Copy Share Image
