Women that are changing the world

Liya Kebede

Ethiopian-born model Liya Kebede is a famous name in the fashion industry. But it’s her work as a maternal health advocate that has positively affected the lives of thousands around the world. Kebede has served as WHO's ambassador for maternal, newborn and child health since 2005. That year, she also founded the Liya Kebede Foundation, which works to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality in Ethiopia and other parts of the world.