Model

In a hundred years, how do you want the world to be? Everybody should get together to make the world a better place.

I'm Christian. Growing up in Ethiopia, it's half-Christian and half-Muslim. You grow up with Muslim kids. I'm very much aware of their religion.

While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the option of attending birthing classes with my husband.

There's a saying in Africa: 'To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.'

Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.

I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.

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.

For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season.

When I see Lemlem walking around New York City, it's just mind-boggling, because I know it came from this one man sitting and weaving this little product.

It's always a tricky thing, trying to make aid sustainable.

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

President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.

I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that.

What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.

For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.

I think, first of all, every time you want to play somebody who is real is always challenging and always scary, because you are given a responsibility of someone's real life.

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.

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.

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.

Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.