One thing modeling taught me is that the spotlight can change everything. Liya Kebede More Quotes by Liya Kebede More Quotes From Liya Kebede Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise. Liya Kebede doctorsrolesplay I don't listen to people who say my dreams are impossible; I just work to prove them wrong. Liya Kebede dreamimpossiblepeople For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season. Liya Kebede accessoriespairspieces 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 fashionlittlesschool 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. Liya Kebede effortgovernmentcommitment Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that. Liya Kebede talentdesignable I am always touched when friends make contributions to my foundation on my behalf. Liya Kebede behalffoundationcontribution Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives. Liya Kebede motherchildrenschool 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. Liya Kebede issueslightthinking I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that. Liya Kebede chancekindstories No other health disparity is so stark; virtually every woman who dies giving birth lives in a poor country. Liya Kebede birth-lifegivingcountry It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality. Liya Kebede brandsimportantpersonality 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. Liya Kebede fashionaskingpeople 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 youbeautylifepeople 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 citynewmanwalking I've been told the best way to make a sexy face is to say 'pruuune.' Liya Kebede facebestsexyway The world needs our mothers. Liya Kebede mothersourworldneeds
