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This unsettling period due to the coronavirus scare is difficult for everyone – both physically and mentally. While most countries are under complete lockdown or restricted movement, people do not know how to handle this situation. Physical distancing is our Social Responsibility and the only way to kill Coronavirus. however, it will take a lot […]

“The pandemic has led to a horrifying increase in violence against women. Nearly one in five women worldwide has experienced violence in the past year. Infertile and childless women have suffered physical and psychological violence of Infertility stigma. Many of these women are now trapped at home with their abusers, struggling to access services, they

I’d like to encourage all media representative across Africa & Asia to apply for “Stay at Home”Media Recognition Awards in partnership with Africa First Ladies. This competition will encourage media to sensitize our communities on how to keep safe and stay healthy physically and mentally.Raising awareness about coronavirus in our communities will contribute to supporting health workers who

My Dear Friends and Partners, I am like anyone of you , stressed because I have to work from home and I cannot travel as I used to do to continue our programs and perform the work I really love and be close to my people in Africa, my home. I want to share with

“Today we celebrate the Earth Day with a great gift: We have gotLess industrial pollutionLess air pollution from carsLess CO2 footprint from planesLess noise pollution at airportsLot less litter on streets.  All It took was a global pandemic shutdown. Now our Mother Earth can breathe. I know we are missing our normal lives, but it is time

I am very proud of our partnership with H.E.AISSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, The First Lady of Niger, President of the GURI Vie Meilleure Foundation to help retirees and boarders in Niamey, Niger. As you know, the unprecedented scale of the covid-19 health crisis has forced the government of Niger to take containment measures.  A strategy that

I’d like to encourage all media representative across Africa & Asia to apply for “Stay at Home”Media Recognition Awards in partnership with Africa First Ladies. This competition will encourage media to sensitize our communities on how to keep safe and stay healthy physically and mentally.Raising awareness about coronavirus in our communities will contribute to supporting health workers who

“Today we celebrate Earth Day with a great gift: We have gotLess industrial pollutionLess air pollution from carsLess CO2 footprint from planesLess noise pollution at airportsLot less litter on the streets.  All It took was a global pandemic shutdown. Now our Mother Earth can breathe. I know we are missing our normal lives, but it is

Barely a week after identifying with at least 100 families from the community of people living with a disability in Monrovia, Montserrado County, Merck Foundation together with the First Lady of Liberia foundation, extend support to other communities affected by the coronavirus lockdown by distributing boxes which contain 160 bags (25kg each) of rice and

As an African woman and the CEO of Merck Foundation, I am very proud to introduce this inspiring story. In many cultures, childless women still suffer discrimination, stigma and ostracism. An inability to have a child or to become pregnant can result in being greatly isolated, disinherited or assaulted. This often results in divorce or