Dying in childbirth is something that's not new; it's been going on for ages, and so it's not something that people focus on; it's not something that gets funded a lot, and it's exactly for that reason that we are losing mothers all the time, and we have kids with no mothers. Liya Kebede agechildbirthdie 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
It's always a tricky thing, trying to make aid sustainable. Liya Kebede aidmakesustainable 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
I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it. Liya Kebede birthcareethiopia Change image and share on social
When our mothers are alive and healthy, they do extraordinary things... like the mothers of Plaza de Mayo, who marched in Argentinean plazas, defying the military junta dictatorship and demanding the whereabouts of their abducted children... or the Liberian mothers who faced down civil war armed only with T-shirts and courage. Liya Kebede abductaliveargentinean share on social
I actually started modeling in Ethiopia, because that's where I grew up, and I started out by just doing little fashion shows for school, and I liked it so much that I started pursuing it. Liya Kebede ethiopiafashiongrow Change image and 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
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