I've eight brothers and sisters - five girls, four boys. I am the seventh. Alek Wek boybrothergirl Change image and share on social
When I first started modeling, I realised I was very different from many of my colleagues, but I welcomed the opportunities my career in fashion offered me and the support from many inspiring individuals in the fashion industry. Alek Wek careercolleaguefashion share on social
Going on safari in South Africa was hardcore but a lot of fun - though my friend Maura was absolutely freaking out about all the bugs in her hair and having to pee in the sand. Alek Wek absolutelyafricabug Change image and share on social
When I talk, it shouldn't just be black girls listening. Alek Wek blackgirllisten Change image and share on social
When the militias came to Wau, they would blast out 'Thriller' as they moved down the dirt streets. Alek Wek blastdirtmilitia 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
My life was filled with family in South Sudan. I am the seventh of nine children, and we grew up in what would be considered a middle-class family. We did not have a lot, but we did have more than a lot of other people. Alek Wek childclassconsider share on social
We need to do everything we can to protect the health and welfare of children around the world, but fortunately, it's getting easier to provide things like medication and care. Alek Wek carechildeasy 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
There are tons of black girls modeling, and each one is special. Alek Wek blackgirlmodele Change image and share on social
