Liya Kebede Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“Helping others isn't a chore, it is one of the greatest gifts there is. I want to challenge the next generation of women to find a way to give back that inspires and fulfills them and weave it into their daily lives. If the next generation can learn that early on, we have a real chance to change the world.”
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“I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child.”
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“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.”
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“I can contribute, be valuable, and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.”
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“President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.”
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“What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.”
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“We can't end poverty if we fail to save the lives of our world's mothers.”
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“Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.”
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“Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.”
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“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.”
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“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!”
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“I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.”
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“Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.”
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“The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.”
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“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.”
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“Theres a saying in Africa: To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.”
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“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.”
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“I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it.”
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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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“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 is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!”
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“Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives.”
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“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.”
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“Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own long-term national interests.”
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“For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.”
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“It's one thing to donate money. It's a whole other thing to give an opportunity for someone to make his own money.”
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“I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.”
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