NAOMI CAMPBELL has been presented with a prestigious award at the African First Ladies Health Summit by Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Naomi Campbell and First Lady of Britain Sarah Brown atAfrican First Ladies SummitThe supermodel has been appointed as global ambassador of the White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) following her Fashion For Relief charity work during the last year. The award was presented to her in LA by the Prime Minister’s wife, who is global patron of the initiative.
“When I met with Sarah Brown at Downing Street over a year ago, she explained in detail the staggering statistics around maternal mortality. I was deeply moved. We decided I would host Fashion For Relief 2008 in aid of the White Ribbon Alliance,” explains Campbell, who has helped to attract new supporters worldwide. “It is with great pride that I accept my role as global ambassador. I hope you will join me in continuing to support the important work of the White Ribbon Alliance.”
Brigid McConville, UK director for White Ribbon Alliance, adds: “Naomi will be a great ambassador for White Ribbon Alliance because she is the embodiment of this great spirit of creativity, positive energy and womanhood.”
HOW YOU CAN HELP
become a member of WRA. See whiteribbonalliance.org for more information
Wear the White Ribbon and celebrate safe motherhood
Get together with other mothers and mothers-to-be and organise a discussion or support group
Write a letter to your local paper
Educate your friends and family about the issues of maternal death
99% of deaths during pregnancy and childbirth occur in developing countries
1 woman every minute will die during pregnancy and childbirth
80% of the deaths are preventable
1,000,000 children are left motherless by these deaths every year
When newborns are left motherless they are 10 times more likely to die
From the grass roots we can put pressure on governments and enforce change
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