I like unique little boutique hotels, such as Blakes in London. Alek Wek blakeboutiquehotel Change image and share on social
I've seen mothers and children really being vulnerable in the refugee camps; it's supposed to be temporary, but they end up having children who have grown up in refugee camps. Alek Wek campchildend Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, my mother taught me and my sisters to celebrate each other - there was no room in our household for negativity. She taught us to embrace each other, and this was empowering for us. She also taught us the value of celebrating our differences. Alek Wek celebratedifferenceembrace share on social
At times, we take freedom for granted. We really don't know how to cherish the freedom we have until it's taken from us. Alek Wek cherishfreedomgrant Change image and share on social
I meet and talk to women from every corner of this planet, and I can find beauty in each and every one of them. Alek Wek beautycornerfind Change image and share on social
My experience as a refugee had made me strong; I could survive anything, even the world of fashion. Alek Wek experiencefashionmake Change image and share on social
I grew up in southern Sudan, one of nine children. Our life was simple but very happy. Alek Wek childgrowhappy Change image and share on social
Going back to South Sudan after the independence took place was deeply emotional for me because I had gone through the civil war with my family just before going to seek refuge in London. Alek Wek backcivildeeply Change image and share on social
There are mothers who sew for six months to make a fashion collection - someone's grandmother, someone's sister. We come in and get paid to walk for 10 minutes at the end. Whenever I think about that, I realise it's not about me. I was just the one chosen to represent those women and sell the clothes. Alek Wek chooseclothecollection share on social
Whenever I feel I am going through my own 'little' challenging moment, I just think about my mom. Alek Wek challengefeelmom Change image and share on social