My father made sure of discipline, but my mum, she was serious business. Alek Wek businessdisciplinefather Change image and share on social
When I first started working with World Vision, I would sit down and talk with them about issues that concern any part of the world. MSF told me about what was going on in North Korea. I also support AIDS and breast cancer charities. Alek Wek aidbreastcancer share on social
I am so impressed by UNHCR staff who live and work side by side with the refugees. It's really remarkable. Alek Wek impressliverefugee Change image and share on social
When I started, I'd hear other people saying, 'God, she's so bizarre-looking,' because I didn't look like the girl next door. But I was just normal. I was the girl next door. There were people in high fashion I could better relate to who were doing something more interesting and not talking this sort of rubbish. Alek Wek bizarredoorfashion share on social
I still have dreams in which someone is coming to the door. Alek Wek comedoordream 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
We survived on natural resources, so we should take care of the earth. When I leave home, I do things like switching off the heat and lights. Alek Wek careearthheat Change image and share on social
London is like my second home. I've still got friends there from school and from when I first started in the modelling business - people such as Karen Elson, Jasmine Guinness, Jade Parfitt. Alek Wek businesselsonfriend Change image and share on social
Having arrived in London to seek refuge during the civil war in Sudan, where I was born, the thing I'm most proud of is having totally evolved. I came here not knowing how to speak English, but I went to school and learned; I adapted to this new culture. Alek Wek adaptarrivebear share on social