Activities

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2026’ together with the First Ladies of Africa, and partners including African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender & Information and Academia through their “Scholarship Program” and “MARS Awards”. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation emphasized, “As we mark the International […]

February 2026: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” programs. Merck Foundation has also powerfully addressed the harms and dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through a dedicated episode of their Pan-African

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans, by the prestigious New African Magazine (UK). The special edition spotlights the individuals shaping Africa’s present and future. The publication’s correspondents and collaborators have scanned the length and breadth of the continent

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Cancer Day 2025’ together with Africa’s First Ladies and Ministries of Health. Through their Cancer Access Program, Merck Foundation is building quality and equitable cancer care capacity in Africa. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation, highlighted, “At Merck Foundation, we mark World Cancer Day not just as a single

Merck Foundation, 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 African Woman (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024), highlighted, “At Merck

Watch the partnership journey: Watch the overview of the 2-day Hybrid 9th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 here:  Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted their annual conference, the 9th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”. The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej acknowledged Zambia First Lady for her great efforts as Ambassador of “More Than a Mother” Campaign Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met and awarded H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia for her efforts as the Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a

Merck Foundation Chairperson & CEO meet DR Congo First Lady Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, for the first time physically in DR Congo, officially launched their programs in partnership with H.E. Madam DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”.

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central Africa & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Watch the partnership journey:  Watch the overview of the 2-day Hybrid 9th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 here:  Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Mrs. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Watch the Partnership journey here: Watch the overview of the 2-day Hybrid 9th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 here:  Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm