Thursday, March 08, 2007

International Women's Day - The Liya Kebede Foundation

Today is International Women's Day! I'm highlighting one great Afrique Chic who is doing something to help their fellow women.

Liya Kebede

Recently reappointed as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, this famous model (face of Gucci and Estee Lauder in recent years) runs the Liya Kebede Foundation that is dedicated to mothers and children. The foundation is committed to reducing infant and maternal mortality and increase access to healthcare for mothers and children at risk. Most of the foundations work is done for her native Ethiopia, and she's made plenty of strides. If you're interested in learning more about Liya and her foundation, or want to get involved or contribute, click here to find out more.

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