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“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.”

Quote by Liya Kebede

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Liya Kebede, born on March 1, 1978, is an internationally renowned model. Her career began in the late 1990s, quickly making her a favorite in the fashion industry. Known for her unique African heritage and elegant demeanor, Liya has brought a diverse perspective to the world of fashion, becoming an ambassador for several international brands and gracing the covers of magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. more

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“If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try.”

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“We should work to guarantee that there is a midwife or health worker by every woman's side during childbirth.”

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“I am always touched when friends make contributions to my foundation on my behalf.”

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“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.”

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“Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own long-term national interests.”

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“I don't think we should judge celebrities for doing charity work. Period. Whatever their reasons for doing it, they are shedding light on issues that would otherwise go unnoticed.”

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“Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives.”

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“A small gold plain cross was passed down from my grandma to my mom, then to me, and now to my daughter. It is always nice to own something that connects you to the women who made it possible for you to exist.”

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