My father made sure of discipline, but my mum, she was serious business. Alek Wek businessdisciplinefather Change image and share on social
I like to accept it all, the negative and the positive. Alek Wek acceptnegativepositive Change image and 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
You've got to make yourself happy. I'm a happy person naturally. Alek Wek happyhavemake 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
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
I still have dreams in which someone is coming to the door. Alek Wek comedoordream Change image and 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
I had serious psoriasis as a child - it's strange that I make my living off my looks after years of looking like a monster. Alek Wek childlivemake Change image and share on social
