{"id":5781,"date":"2022-03-03T17:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T13:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=5781"},"modified":"2022-03-08T17:59:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T13:59:41","slug":"message-from-ceo-of-merck-foundation-senator-rasha-kelej-on-announcing-winners-of-merck-foundation-film-awards-more-than-a-mother-2021-in-partnership-with-african-first-ladies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=5781","title":{"rendered":"Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on announcing winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-1-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>I am extremely happy to announce the&nbsp;<strong>winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies<\/strong>. Big congratulations to all the winners. I appreciate the efforts put in by the young talents across Africa in their films through which they have beautifully conveyed important messages in line with the theme of the awards. I strongly believe that all forms of art including filmmaking can play a significant role in bringing about a culture shift in society, in the world. Our aim was to utilize this medium to encourage promising filmmakers and new talents across the continent to create short or long films either drama documentary or docudrama conveying messages to break the stigma of infertility or empower Girl Education at all levels.<\/p><p>I would also like to announce the&nbsp;<strong>Call for Applications for the new edition of the Merck Foundation Film Awards \u2018More Than a Mother\u2019 2022<\/strong>. I am looking forward to the entries from our African Filmmakers and students of film making institutions this year too.<\/p><p>This year, I\u2019d like to emphasize that the&nbsp;<strong>theme in 2022 aims to address wider range of topics such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls\u2019 Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment at all levels.<\/strong><\/p><p>Filmmakers and Young talents of Africa, it\u2019s time to showcase your talent and contribute towards making a difference in society with your unique films with strong and relevant messages about app critical ca and sensitive issues we face in our continent. Be the voice of the voiceless, break the silence and let\u2019s all join hands to create a cultural shift.<\/p><p><strong>Kind regards,<\/strong><br><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,<\/strong><br><strong>CEO of Merck Foundation,<\/strong><br><strong>President of \u201cMore than a Mother\u201d campaign<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here is the list of Award Winners:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>FIRST POSITION (English)<\/strong>:<br><strong>Sharon Kavhu and Hatite Hoabeb,\u00a0NAMIBIA<\/strong><br><em>Film Name:<\/em>\u00a0<strong>Matumaini<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Film Awards 2021 winner-Sharon Kavhu &amp;Hatite Hoabeb from Namibia\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wDBJ8uvgMzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Emulo Kgomotso,\u00a0BOTSWANA<\/strong><br><em>Film Name:<\/em><strong>3 in 5<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Merck Foundation &#039;More Than a Mother&#039; Film Awards 2021 - Emulo Kgomotso from Botswana\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mpCCGeUDXvQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>SECOND POSITION (English):<\/strong><br><strong>Nanmet Anthony,\u00a0NIGERIA<\/strong><br><em>Film Name:<\/em>\u00a0<strong>Future Present<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Merck Foundation &#039;More Than a Mother&#039; Film Awards 2021 winner - Nanmet Anthony from Nigeria\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1D3LVrkyekQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>FIRST POSITION (French):<\/strong><br><strong>Doux-mignon MALOBA,\u00a0DRC<\/strong><br><em>Film Name:<\/em>\u00a0<strong>Le d\u00e9fi de Mariana<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Merck Foundation &#039;More Than a Mother&#039; Film Awards 2021 - Doux-mignon MALOBA from DRC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9A4IJl7oM-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>MERCK FOUNDATION FILM AWARDS &#8220;MORE THAN A MOTHER&#8221; 2022<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/General-English_CFA_MF-Film-Awards-2022_1-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/General-English_CFA_MF-Film-Awards-2022_1-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/General-English_CFA_MF-Film-Awards-2022_1-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/General-English_CFA_MF-Film-Awards-2022_1-768x1087.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/General-English_CFA_MF-Film-Awards-2022_1-600x849.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/General-English_CFA_MF-Film-Awards-2022_1.jpeg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><br><strong>All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls\u2019 Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment at all levels.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Last Date of Submission:&nbsp;30th July 2022<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>How to Apply?<\/strong>: <strong>Please share your work as YouTube links on:<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:submit@merck-foundation.com\"><strong><em>submit@merck-foundation.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Share a short brief about the issue you are addressing.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The subject line of the mail should mention:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>Merck Foundation FILM Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Please specify your name, institution name, country, and contact details in the mail.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Categories:<\/strong><br><strong>English<\/strong><br><strong>French<\/strong><br><strong>Portuguese<\/strong><br><strong>Arabic<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Prize money: USD 1000 for each category.<\/strong><\/p><p>Selection committee can decide to award more than one winner for each category based on the quality of work received.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am extremely happy to announce the&nbsp;winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies. 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