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Through Merck Foundation\u2019s Educating Linda program<\/strong>, we want every girl to grow up knowing that her future is full of possibilities.<\/p>

When families, teachers and communities believe in a girl\u2019s potential, they can help her believe in herself. But that belief must become action: keeping her in school, giving her time to study, encouraging her interests and supporting her through challenges.<\/p>

A girl can aspire to become a doctor, a scientist, an engineer, an entrepreneur or even a president. Her gender should never determine the limits of her ambition.<\/p>

To every parent and community leader: listen to her dreams, encourage her learning and give her the opportunity to discover how far she can go.<\/p>

To every girl: the sky is the limit. Your voice matters, your ambitions matter, and you deserve the opportunity to fulfill your potential<\/p>

Kind Regards,<\/strong><\/p>

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.),<\/strong>
CEO of Merck Foundation<\/strong><\/p>

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Through Merck Foundation\u2019s Educating Linda program, we want every girl to grow up knowing that her future is full of possibilities. When families, teachers and communities believe in a girl\u2019s potential, they can help her believe in herself. 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