{"id":4013,"date":"2021-01-12T18:31:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T14:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=4013"},"modified":"2021-01-12T18:31:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T14:31:39","slug":"senator-rasha-kelej-ceo-of-merck-foundation-named-among-most-influential-african-woman-in-the-world-as-african-woman-of-the-year-2020-for-the-third-time-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=4013","title":{"rendered":"SENATOR RASHA KELEJ, CEO OF MERCK FOUNDATION NAMED AMONG MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICAN WOMAN IN THE WORLD, AS \u201cAFRICAN WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2020\u201d, FOR THE THIRD TIME"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NAW: Senator\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/editions.nawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/issue-47\/#page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Rasha Kelej<\/a>, is truly a force of nature and one of Africa\u2019s unsung \u2018sheroes\u2019 of women\u2019s empowerment and health advocates. Here at the NAW, we will be right behind this inspirational woman, all the way.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>-SENATE APPOINTMENT in December 2020: Dr Rasha Kelej appointed as a Senator, member of the Egyptian Senate (2020-2025) by President of Egypt, H.E. Mr. ABDEL FATTAH AL-SISI<\/strong><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M4-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M4-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M4-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M4-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M4-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring \u2018More Than A Mother\u2019 campaign <\/figcaption><\/figure><p><strong>Cairo, Egypt:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>and Member of Egyptian Senate (2020-2025)<\/strong>&nbsp;has been named one of the most influential African women in the world for 2020, for the third time. She has been nominated this year as the \u201cAfrican Woman of the Year 2020\u201d by the New African Woman Magazine UK, and most influential African woman 2020, by Avance Media, for her efforts to advocate for women empowerment and healthcare capacity building especially during these challenging times of Coronavirus pandemic. Senator Dr. Kelej has been previously recognized as One of 100 Most Influential Africans \u2013 2019 by New African Magazine in UK for creating historic campaign \u201cMerck More than a Mother\u201d to break stigma around infertile and childless women in Africa and beyond.<\/p><p>Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej is PROLIFIC WOMEN AND HEALTH RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER:<\/p><p>Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring \u2018More Than A Mother\u2019 campaign \u2013 rallying call against female infertility stigma \u2013 for which she was recognized as one of the Most In\ufb02uential Africans of 2019. The campaign, one of the most successful causes that have been taken forward by Merck Foundation, empowers childless and infertile women through access to information, health, change of mindset, and economic empowerment. More than 18 First Ladies rallied behind the campaign as ambassadors of Merck more than a Mother campaign, which is very impressive.<\/p><p>Some of Its and innovative initiatives include: Health Media Training, Media Recognition Awards, Fashion Awards, and Film Awards. Dr Kelej has also worked closely with local artists to develop local songs to break the stigma of infertility in their communities. More than 18 songs have been developed so far.<\/p><p>But that\u2019s not all! Dr Kelej has in her capacity as CEO of Merck Foundation, also developed many other impactful programs such as the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI), Merck Capacity Advancement Program, Merck Cancer Access Program, Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program, and Merck STEM for women and youth. These programs are focused on building healthcare capacity and improving access to health and empowering women and girls through education in Africa and other developing countries.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/kelejs-793x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/kelejs-793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/kelejs-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/kelejs-768x992.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/kelejs-600x775.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/kelejs.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure><p>In a challenging year that was 2020,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KelejRasha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Kelej&nbsp;<\/a>remained steadfast in her work, and led the Merck Foundation COVID -19 response in Africa in partnership with 18 African First Ladies and Miniseries of health, education and media and communication of more than 45 countries, with focus on four major areas: community support; online education for health-care providers in six di\ufb00erent \ufb01elds (diabetes, cardiovascular, sexual and reproductive health, endocrinology, respiratory and acute medicines); community awareness through \u201cStay at Home\u201c Media Recognition Awards; and community awareness through a children\u2019s storybook The Right Choice.<\/p><p>Transforming Public healthcare sector and TRAINING DOCTORS:<\/p><p>In the midst of the pandemic, Senator Dr Rasha Kelej has also spearheaded an online training of more than 600 doctors from 25 African countries and 10 developing countries in Asia and Latin America \u2013 an important impact in a challenging time.<\/p><p>It has been more important than ever to build capacity and training of specialized doctors. In some of these countries, they have never had not even one oncologist, for example. They may have the general practitioner, but they don\u2019t have specialized doctors, they simply made history in these countries such as The Gambia, Burundi, Guinea &amp; Liberia.<\/p><p>During this di\ufb03cult period, we have therefore provided a one year online Diploma and two year master degree in Respiratory Medicine, Acute Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes &amp; Cardiovascular health and Sexual &amp; Reproductive health,\u201d she explains.<\/p><p>\u201cOur strategy and our program have been crystal clear \u2013 to invest in professional healthcare capacity building through providing scholarship for health care providers. And helping train skilled doctors in the midst of this pandemic, has made a big di\ufb00erence,\u201d she adds.<\/p><p>In the meantime, Dr. Kelej also produced and directed an inspiring pan- African song called My White Army\u2019 as her personal contribution to thank the doctors and nurses \ufb01ghting on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. The song, featuring singers from 11 African countries in three languages Arabic, English, and French has been received to high acclaim across the continent.<\/p><p>SENATE APPOINTMENT:<\/p><p>In December 2020,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/rashakelej\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Rasha<\/a>&nbsp;was among 100 Egyptian experts appointed to the Senate House by President of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. She will be one of the advisers on economic, social and health development and partnership between Egypt and the rest of Africa.<\/p><p>HOW DOES SHE DO IT ALL?:<\/p><p>\u201cI think one of the most important factors that keeps the Merck Foundation strong and continuing with our programs even during this pandemic is that we establish very strong partnerships, and trust levels with our partners. And this has been the case long before COVID-19,\u201d she says adding: \u201cOn a personal level, I can say that I transform under pressure, no matter the challenge. That is just my personality. I don\u2019t break, I transform and I have this work\/life fusion, in which my life and work are totally fused. With any challenge I face, I just keep the same energy levels. I transform to a di\ufb00erent shape and mode. And for me, new challenges give me an opportunity to be innovative and be different. COVID-19 was unexpected and unpredicted, but it helped us to transform to a stronger mode and prepare ourselves to be innovative out of our comfort zone.\u201d<\/p><p>As we enter into an uncertain 2021, Dr Kelej remains characteristically optimistic and hopeful, as she looks forward to breaking new ground. \u201cI\u2019m very optimistic. And with my new position in the Egyptian Senate and what great job our President El- Sisi is doing for&nbsp; Egypt and Africa , I am hopeful that, while I continue with my work, I can utilize and capitalize on this opportunity of doing my job successfully as&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rasha_kelej\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CEO of Merck Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;and as a Senator&nbsp; and continued making&nbsp; an impact. There are lots of opportunities for bringing the Egyptian and rest of African youth together for achieving the sustainable development goals of our beautiful African continent, and I want to explore these opportunities with them, this coming year.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cI am honored to be nominated the African Woman of the year 2020 by New African Woman Magazine, UK to acknowledge my efforts and dedication to advocate for women empowerment and healthcare capacity building specially during these challenging times of Coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to those who believed in me. I am also very honored to be appointed by The President of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, as a member of Egyptian Senate ( 2020-2025) to help strengthening\u00a0 collaboration and partnership\u00a0 between Egypt and rest of Africa with the aim to continue our contribution to the social , economic and health development of our beautiful\u00a0 continent. Moreover, I will continue my mission to empower other women and improve access to equitable and quality healthcare in Africa and developing countries. It is my personal commitment\u201d, said Senator\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rashakelej\/albums\/72157710658327882\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Rasha Kelej\u00a0<\/a>CEO of Merck Foundation, Member of Egyptian Senate ( 2020-2025), Most Influential African (2019&amp; 2020) and African Woman of The Year 2020.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M3.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/M3-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Dr Rasha Kelej was recently appointed as a Senator by President Sisi of Egypt<\/strong><\/p><p>The New African Woman (NAW) has listed 30 strong African women as Women of the Year 2020, chosen from various career backgrounds. The list includes many famous names like; Amina J. Mohamed: Deputy Secretary-General At United Nations; Fadji Maina: Earth scientist at NASA; Bozoma Saint John: Global Chief Marketing Officer of Netflix; Michaela Coel: Producer, Actor, Director; Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, amongst others.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAW: Senator\u00a0Dr. Rasha Kelej, is truly a force of nature and one of Africa\u2019s unsung \u2018sheroes\u2019 of women\u2019s empowerment and health advocates. 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