Liya Kebede
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.
In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.
Creative new health strategies like micro-insurance for poor people or Kangaroo care for pre-term babies are transforming health outcomes in even the most low-resource settings. Dedication and innovation are transforming health care worldwide.
I can contribute, be valuable, and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.
I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.
If you don't have a dream in life, I don't know what you have. You have to want something beyond your reach; it's exciting when it works out.Collection: Dream
The best lesson that I've learned from my mother is that she just never accepted no for an answer and I think that's something that has stayed with me.Collection: Mother
Helping others isn't a chore, it is one of the greatest gifts there is. I want to challenge the next generation of women to find a way to give back that inspires and fulfills them and weave it into their daily lives. If the next generation can learn that early on, we have a real chance to change the world.Collection: Real
There's a saying in Africa: To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.Collection: Feet
I think you should really research your cause, see if there are other people who are already doing the same thing you're doing and try to join forces because I really feel like collaborating is really important and very efficient. More is more, you know?Collection: Thinking
Every day we hear about the dangers of cancer, heart disease and AIDS. But how many of us realize that, in much of the world, the act of giving life to a child is still the biggest killer of women of child-bearing age?Collection: Children
I can contribute, be valuable and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.Collection: Way
The message of our campaign is "Make every mother and child count". This campaign is not just about health. It is also a powerful call for radical progress in women's rights and the rights of their children. Too often, the health of mothers and children does not count. In too many parts of the world, they are forgotten.Collection: Mother
My children are still young, but I try to talk to them about giving back and how important it is, just to look at the world, be invested in things, to be passionate about things, to have a dream.Collection: Dream