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
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
There's one thing we all share: We eat to nurture ourselves, to feel stronger. Alek Wek eatfeelnurture 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