I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child. Liya Kebede childfilmgrow Change image and share on social
The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it. Liya Kebede africadesertheat Change image and share on social
President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding. Liya Kebede aidcorefund Change image and share on social
When countries commit to protecting vulnerable lives, they should receive support from those who can provide it in order to make their programs a success. Liya Kebede commitcountrylive Change image and share on social
Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise. Liya Kebede arisecomplicationcrucial Change image and share on social
The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts. Liya Kebede adviceagedifficult share on social
For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything. Liya Kebede balancebelieverbig Change image and share on social
Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations. Liya Kebede carecomplicationeffective Change image and share on social
When a woman has her first child in places like Africa, they're really young. They can be 12, 13,14, so their frames are really small, and they're usually malnourished. Liya Kebede africachildframe Change image and share on social
