{"id":6267,"date":"2022-12-20T19:18:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T15:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=6267"},"modified":"2022-12-20T19:18:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T15:18:36","slug":"merck-foundations-tv-programs-our-africa-by-merck-foundation-twelfth-episode-advocates-for-womens-economic-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=6267","title":{"rendered":"Merck Foundation\u2019s TV program\u2019s \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d Twelfth Episode advocates for Women\u2019s Economic Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Main-Image_APO_1-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Main-Image_APO_1-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Main-Image_APO_1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Main-Image_APO_1-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Main-Image_APO_1-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Main-Image_APO_1.jpg 1321w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <strong><em>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with\u00a0Fashion &amp; Art with purpose Community members<\/em><\/strong><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><strong>Merck Foundation<\/strong>, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Twelfth Episode of their TV program&nbsp;<strong>\u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d on Saturday, 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;July 2022 on KTN, Kenya, repeated every Wednesday at 6:30 pm<\/strong>&nbsp;and on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday, 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;July on NTV, Uganda, repeated every Thursday at 4 pm.&nbsp;<\/strong>The TV program also airs on&nbsp;<strong>GH One TV in Ghana, every Sunday, repeated every Monday at 1:30 pm.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Senator%2C+Dr_+Rasha+Kelej%2C+CEO+of+Merck+Foundation+with++Fashion+%26+Art+with+purpose+Community+members+%2850%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>The twelfth episode of \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d addresses the important topic of \u201cWomen Empowerment\u201d. The past episodes of the show have addressed the Importance of early detection &amp; prevention of Diabetes, Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, promoting a Healthy Lifestyle, Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Coronavirus Health Awareness, Sustainability &amp; up-cycled fashion and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The TV program has been receiving great feedback from viewers across the three countries and social media followers across Africa and beyond.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Watch the Twelfth Episode promo here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program Promo Ep. 12: Women Empowerment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cml03AhGzpw?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>Watch the Twelfth Episode here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; by Merck Foundation Ep. 12: Women Empowerment.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xghKVbJi2ds?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>\u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<strong>pan African TV program<\/strong>&nbsp;that is&nbsp;<strong>conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&nbsp;<\/strong>to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts&nbsp;from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa. The show is&nbsp;<strong>co-hosted&nbsp;<\/strong>by<strong>&nbsp;Brian Mulondo from Uganda.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Senator%2C+Dr_+Rasha+Kelej%2C+CEO+of+Merck+Foundation+with++Fashion+%26+Art+with+purpose+Community+members+%281%29%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;expressed, \u201cFirstly, I would like to thank all our audiences for the overwhelming response we have been getting for \u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019. I am excited to bring to you the twelfth episode of this entertaining and informative TV Program that you all have given so much love. \u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019 TV Program\u2019s twelfth episode focuses on \u2018Women Empowerment\u2019. I firmly believe that investing in Women Economic Empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Senator%2C+Dr_+Rasha+Kelej%2C+CEO+of+Merck+Foundation+with++Fashion+%26+Art+with+purpose+Community+members+%2817%29.jpg\" alt=\"Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Fashion &amp; Art with purpose Community members.\"\/><\/figure><p>\u201cWe have addressed this very sensitive topic&nbsp;of Women Empowerment&nbsp;through Merck Foundation\u2019s \u2018Fashion and Art with Purpose\u2019 community. I strongly believe that media, fashion and art should have a purpose beyond entertainment and looking good and can raise awareness about issues such as Diabetes Awareness, Breaking Infertility Stigma, Ending Child Marriage, stopping FGM, stopping GBV, Supporting Girl Education and Women Empowerment, among other social and health issues affecting the continent. Through our programs, we want to reach out to youth and other members of urban and rural communities across the continent to address and raise awareness about a wide range of hindering social and health issues that are relevant to Africa\u201d, added&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Rasha Kelej.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Senator%2C+Dr_+Rasha+Kelej%2C+CEO+of+Merck+Foundation+with++Fashion+%26+Art+with+purpose+Community+members+%2819%29%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>\u201cOur African by Merck Foundation\u201d TV Program is broadcasting&nbsp;on the&nbsp;following TV channels:<\/p><p><strong>&#8211; Every Saturday @ 5:30 pm (EAT) on KTN, Kenya; re-run on Wednesday @ 6:30 am (EAT)<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>&#8211; Every Sunday @ 6:30 pm (EAT) on NTV Uganda; re-run on Thursday @ 4:00 pm (EAT)<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>&#8211; Every Sunday @ 2 pm on (GMT) GH One TV, Ghana; re-run on Monday @ 1:30 pm (GMT)<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Watch the Promo of \u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019 here:<\/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=\"\u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039;, directed &amp; produced by Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej-Promo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XOdXqQUdkm8?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>The twelfth episode of \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d features&nbsp;<strong>Prince Akpah,&nbsp;<\/strong>Founder &amp; Managing Director, Avance Media, Ghana;&nbsp;<strong>Wezi Afro-Soul&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Singer;&nbsp;<\/strong>Songwriter Advocate and Humanitarian, Zambia;&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Sabrina Devi Ramamy Iranah,&nbsp;<\/strong>Director of Fashion and Design Institute, Mauritius and&nbsp;<strong>Jean Luc Emile,&nbsp;<\/strong>Managing Editor, Defimedia Group, Mauritius. Fashion designers from Mauritius:&nbsp;<strong>Dasheena Deena Appaddo<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Desire Cedric Vincent&nbsp;<\/strong>featured their designs in this episode displaying strong and relevant messages on Women Empowerment.<\/p><p><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha<\/strong>&nbsp;further emphasized, \u201cEmpowering girls and women is part of our DNA at Merck Foundation. Together with our ambassadors, African First Ladies, we work closely to empower women and girls through our programs including our&nbsp;<strong>\u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;Campaign,&nbsp;<strong>\u201cEducating Linda\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;program,&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Capacity Advancement<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation STEM program<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Senator%2C+Dr_+Rasha+Kelej%2C+CEO+of+Merck+Foundation+with++Fashion+%26+Art+with+purpose+Community+members+%2824%29%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d&nbsp;campaign is a strong movement that aims to empower women living with Infertility through access to information, education, change of mind-set, and economic empowerment.<\/p><p>\u201cTogether with the African First Ladies, Merck Foundation have provided more than 590 scholarships (out of total 1334 scholarships) to female doctors for critical and underserved specialties; especially that is related to women\u2019s health and reproductive health such as fertility specialty, embryology and sexual &amp; reproductive care and also other specialties like Oncology, diabetes, endocrinology, respiratory care, intensive care, preventive cardiology and many more.<\/p><p>To quantify our total efforts to transform access to better women\u2019s health, I am proud that we have provided more than 400 scholarships to doctors (177 female and 228 male doctors) from 39 countries, with the aim to advance women&#8217;s health by building Reproductive &amp; Sexual care and Fertility Care Capacity in Africa and beyond\u201d,&nbsp;<strong>Senator Rasha Kelej<\/strong>&nbsp;explained their impact.<\/p><p>Merck Foundation also supports childless women by helping them start their own small businesses. It\u2019s all about giving every woman the respect and support she deserves to lead a fulfilling life, with or without a child.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Senator%2C+Dr_+Rasha+Kelej%2C+CEO+of+Merck+Foundation+with++Fashion+%26+Art+with+purpose+Community+members+%284%29%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>\u201cMoreover, we also trained more than 2200 media representatives from more than 35 countries, to be the voice of the voiceless and raise community awareness around breaking infertility stigma around women and other critical issues such as: ending child marriage, stopping GBV, supporting girl education and women empowerment. In partnership with African First Ladies, we have also announced awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians\/ Singers to raise awareness through their creative work about these critical social and health issues.\u201d, explained&nbsp;<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha.<\/strong><\/p><p>Merck Foundation strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women&#8217;s empowerment. Through their&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Educating Linda\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;program, Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies has been supporting the education of many unprivileged but brilliant African girls by providing scholarships, so they can reach their potential and pursue their dreams.<\/p><p><strong>Enjoy reading &#8220;Educating Linda&#8221; story here:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1623068469_6affa28d861b48da41cf.pdf\">English<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1623068426_277a6ccd22b60f18fa2e.pdf\">French<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/uploads\/digital_library\/1623068453_8d5d80f51c6650be9937.pdf\">Portuguese<\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=Pages+from+Educating+Linda+storybook+-general+version+English.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Merck Foundation has also announced the&nbsp;<strong>MARS Awards<\/strong>&nbsp;to appreciate and recognize&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Best African Women Researchers\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>&#8216;Best Young African Researcher\u2019<\/strong>. The aim is to empower women and young African researchers, advance their research capacity and promote their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).<\/p><p><strong>CALL FOR APPLICATIONS<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Merck-Africa-Research-Summit-Awards-Application-Form\"><strong>Apply now<\/strong><\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/merckfoundation\/public\/assets\/plugins\/ckfinder\/core\/connector\/php\/connector.php?command=Proxy&amp;type=Files&amp;currentFolder=%2F&amp;fileName=MARS+Awards+2022%282%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Also, Merck Foundation has released many inspiring children\u2019s storybooks and over 25 songs on breaking infertility stigma, supporting girls&#8217; education, and women empowerment, in English, French and Portuguese language. To listen to the Merck Foundation songs and read the Merck Foundation storybooks, please visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/our-programs\/Merck-Foundation-More-Than-a-Mother\/Local-Songs-and-Children-Stories\">https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/our-programs\/Merck-Foundation-More-Than-a-Mother\/Local-Songs-and-Children-Stories<\/a><\/p><p>\u201cI am very excited to bring to you all the upcoming episodes&nbsp;<strong>of \u2018OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation\u2019 TV program<\/strong>. So, stay tuned and be ready to Get informed, Get healthy, and Get entertained!\u201d, concluded&nbsp;<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Watch Episode 1 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.1: Diabetes Awareness\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fz1S1Dlugkc?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>Watch Episode 2 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.2: Ending Child Marriage &amp; Supporting Girl Education\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g5wpzOr22l0?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>Watch Episode 3 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.3: Breaking Infertility Stigma\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BONCtUJZLHI?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>Watch Episode 4 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.4: Promoting Healthy Lifestyle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ok6_B8EKNks?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>Watch Episode 5 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.5: Breaking Stigma around Infertility\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RqobIDOHc4E?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>Watch Episode 6 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.6: Stop FGM\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7GtXkBYv_94?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>Watch Episode 7 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.7: Coronavirus health Awareness\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCiS_r5y1zM?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>Watch Episode 8 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.8: Sustainability Is a Shared Responsibility\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFIHJ39Wd98?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>Watch Episode 9 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep. 9: Stop GBV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YH3DKwHuvsM?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>Watch Episode 10 here:<\/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=\"&#039;Our Africa by Merck Foundation&#039; TV Program, Ep.10: No To Infertility Stigma\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FXkB6sYb2Rw?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>Watch Episode 11 here:<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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