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Gates Foundation's Living Proof Project: Liya's Diary

January 28, 2010


In Ethiopia, 94 percent of women deliver their babies at home, without the aid of a trained birth attendant. Follow Liya Kebede, the World Health Organization's Global Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and a native of Ethiopia, as she explores the challenges facing mothers and newborns and how new U.S.-funded programs are helping to shift the odds in their favor.

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The Strongest Bond

September 23, 2009


A film documenting maternal health in Ethiopia and the government's efforts to save lives with the Health Extension Worker Program. Produced by DFID and the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, "The Strongest Bond" tells the story of the young women working on the front lines of maternal health

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Liya Addresses UN Forum

June 17, 2009


Liya Kebede spoke at the United Nations Secretary-General’s Forum for Advancing Global Health in the Face of Crisis about the world’s maternal health crisis.

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Liya Talks About Maternal Mortality on Daily Beast

November 09, 2009


Liya Kebede discusses the importance of saving mothers lives and what inspired her to get involved on the Daily Beast in a clip from Giving, a show about creative philanthropy on Plum TV

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Maternal Mortality on the Today Show

May 12, 2009


Liya Kebede and Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson talk about the maternal mortality crisis and the White Ribbon Alliance, a global grassroots effort to prevent maternal deaths.

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Liya Discusses Maternal Mortality with Riz Khan

October 11, 2007


Liya Kebede talks about the inspiration behind her foundation and the importance of saving mothers lives with Al Jazeera's Riz Khan.

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Liya Profiled on CNN Revealed

August 06, 2007


CNN Revealed profiles Liya Kebede and the launch of the Liya Kebede Foundation.