I was working part-time as a cleaner while I was going to college and then babysitting after school. Alek Wek babysitcleancollege Change image and share on social
I could never understand why other kids wanted to truant - my education here gave me everything. It's the place where I really got to flourish. Alek Wek educationflourishgive Change image and share on social
Don't focus on negative things; focus on the positive, and you will flourish. Alek Wek flourishfocusnegative Change image and share on social
True beauty is born through our actions and aspirations and in the kindness we offer to others. Alek Wek actionaspirationbear Change image and share on social
The day you stop enjoying something is the day you should quit, if you can afford to. Alek Wek afforddayenjoy Change image and share on social
South Sudanese people are rich like the soil; they just need a little water, and they will grow. Alek Wek growpeoplerich 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 think beauty is not just about what we put on our heads or on our faces or what we wear: it's deeper than that, and if we can celebrate that, celebrate the women, not just the superficiality... I think it would be really gorgeous. Alek Wek beautycelebratedeep share on social
When I was a girl, civil war in Sudan forced me to flee my home town of Wau. Alek Wek civilfleeforce 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
