81 Quotes by Liya Kebede

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.

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.

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.

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

Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives.

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

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

I am always touched when friends make contributions to my foundation on my behalf.