From nine years old, I lived with fear. I saw our neighbours disappearing. I was scared that I would come home from school and my parents would not be there. Alek Wek disappearfearhome Change image and share on social
There are people who can look out for other human beings; there are people who can speak up when something is not right and say, 'This is wrong, and something should be done.' Alek Wek beinghumanpeople Change image and share on social
All the exhausting aspects of my job are made worthwhile because I get to experience so many different cultures. It makes you really appreciate the memories. Alek Wek aspectcultureexhaust Change image and share on social
The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don't celebrate those, they can pass you by. Alek Wek beautifulcelebratememory Change image and share on social
I used to have nightmares about the civil war when I got to England at ages 14 to 15. It took me some years to get over that. Alek Wek agecivilengland Change image and share on social
It's a small world when you're from South Sudan. Alek Wek smallsouthsudan Change image and share on social
My family is the most important thing to me. Alek Wek familyimportantthing Change image and share on social
The beauty of reading is that it lets you travel in a way you could never know. Alek Wek beautyletread Change image and share on social
