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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 (1)
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Merck Foundation Health Media Training provided for African Media to raise awareness about Breaking Infertility Stigma and Supporting Girl Education during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit

Since 2017, Merck Foundation has provided their Health Media Training for more than 3,700 media representatives from 35 countries in Africa

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian First Ladies, who are the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”.…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025
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Merck Foundation marks World ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) Day 2025 by providing 716 scholarships of Embryology, Fertility and Reproductive care in 41 countries in Africa and Asia

Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” is a powerful campaign that defines interventions to build quality and equitable Reproductive and Fertility Care Capacity

Merck Foundation has made history by training the first local Embryologists and Reproductive & Fertility Experts in many countries such as The Gambia, Liberia,  Burundi, Guinea, Chad, Niger, Sierra Leone, Malawi, and Congo. Moreover, supported training for the staff of First Public IVF Centers in Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Niger, Bangladesh,…

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    • 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with a group of infertile women during her visit to Central African Republic
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (2)
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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Kenya meeting infertile women
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO during their visit to Uganda
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Marking International Women’s Day 2025: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa Empower and Uplift Women & Girls Through Education & Healthcare

Merck Foundation also actively empowers women in Science and Technology through its STEM Program

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha…

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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during Our Africa TV Program (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during Our Africa TV Program (4)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the Second Episode of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV program
    • Merck Foundation marks World Art Day 2025 (1)
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Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their Film, Song, Media and Fashion Awards 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues

Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Ladies of Africa announces annually 8 important Awards, under two themes, for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians/ Singers, and potential young African talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social…

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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during Our Africa TV Program
    • Merck Foundation marks World Art Day 2025 (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the Second Episode of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV program
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during Our Africa TV Program (1)
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Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their Film, Song, Media and Fashion Awards 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues

Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social issues while empowering artists across Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social…

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (2)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, together with African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (2)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (2)
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    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Song Awards 2025 (1)
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej congratulates the winners of their SONG Awards 2023 and launch the Song Awards for 2025

The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, together with African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (2) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (3) (PT)
    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Songs Awards 2025 (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

Merck Foundation Song Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • .Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni fro Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the MARS Awards Ceremony
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Dr. Rasha Kelej on Celebrating International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025: "Science & Technology Know No Gender"

In partnership with The First Ladies of Africa, Merck Foundation also launched the 2025 Edition of their annual awards of best Media work, Film, Song and Fashion Designs to Support Girl Education and raise awareness on other sensitive social issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender & Information and Academia.   Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the SONG Award Winners of "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes & Hypertension” 2023 (1)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the SONG Award Winners of "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes & Hypertension” 2023 (2)
    • Call for Applications – SONG Awards (1)
    • Call for Applications – SONG Awards (2) (FR)
    • Call for Applications – SONG Awards (3) (PT)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies announce winners of their SONG Awards 2023 to Empower Women & Girls in Education

Songs are a powerful medium for addressing and influencing social and health issues across Africa

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the…