Liya Kebede : (8)

" 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. " - Liya Kebede

" 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. " - Liya Kebede

" Helping others isn’t a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is. " - Liya Kebede

" 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. " - Liya Kebede

" The world needs our mothers. " - Liya Kebede

" 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. " - Liya Kebede

" We can’t end poverty if we fail to save the lives of our world’s mothers. " - Liya Kebede

" I’ve been told the best way to make a sexy face is to say ‘pruuune.’ " - Liya Kebede