{"id":7441,"date":"2025-01-19T16:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=7441"},"modified":"2025-01-19T16:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T12:00:47","slug":"merck-foundation-ceo-meets-kenya-award-winners-alumni-during-the-release-of-their-tv-program-our-africa-on-ktn-of-partner-the-standard-media-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=7441","title":{"rendered":"Merck Foundation CEO meets Kenya Award Winners &amp; Alumni during the release of their TV program \u201cOur Africa\u201d on KTN of partner; The Standard Media Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7442\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-11-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during the launch of OUR AFRICA TV program in Kenya<\/strong><\/em><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Merck Foundation CEO released their TV Program \u201cOur Africa\u201d with partner; The Standard Media Group on KTN during her visit to Kenya.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>\u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019\u00a0is a pan-African TV program\u00a0is currently\u00a0 broadcasted on KTN\u00a0 of their partner, The Standards Media Group on every Saturday at 5:00 pm, repeated every Wednesday at 6:30 am.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>\u201cOur Africa\u201d\u00a0 is\u00a0conceptualized, produced, directed, and hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation\u00a0to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts\u00a0from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa such as: \u00a0Diabetes, Ending Child Marriage, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Stopping GBV, Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma, among other social and health issues affecting the continent.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck foundation and Joe Munene \u2013 KTN Managing Director, the importance of responsible media projects such as \u201cOur Africa\u201d TV program to sensitize our communities and being the voice of the\u00a0 voiceless.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-261.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7443\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-261.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-261-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation,\u00a0<\/strong>the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany launched the\u00a0<strong>\u201cOur Africa\u201d TV Program<\/strong>\u00a0during a Press Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Watch the Promo of<\/em>&nbsp;<em>\u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019 here:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-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\/_RIoIMbFd2Q?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><\/p><p>Expressing her excitement about the release of\u00a0<strong>\u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0TV program,\u00a0<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d Campaign<\/strong>\u00a0shared, \u201cI am very happy to be here in Kenya and release\u00a0 \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d together with our long term partner the standard\u00a0 media group , KTN , a first-of-its-kind TV program that is set to be the voice of the voiceless and break the silence about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa like Breaking Infertility Stigma, Importance of early detection &amp; prevention of Diabetes, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Stopping Gender-Based Violence, promoting a Healthy Lifestyle, Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Coronavirus Health Awareness, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sustainability, and many more\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7444\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-21.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-21-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>\u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019\u00a0is a\u00a0pan-African TV program\u00a0that is\u00a0conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation\u00a0<\/strong>to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts\u00a0from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa. The show is set to be aired on\u00a0<strong>KTN Home on every Saturday at 5:00 pm, repeated every Wednesday at 6:30 am.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Watch the First Episode here:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-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><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Watch the First Episode promo here:<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-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.1: Diabetes Awareness\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RzliKpAkUAU?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><\/p><p>The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations of many countries like\u00a0<strong>NTV in Uganda, and\u00a0GH One TV in Ghana\u00a0and\u00a0ZNBC in Zambia,\u00a0AYV in Sierra Leone\u00a0and\u00a0LTV, Liberia<\/strong>, and it immediately captured the attention and hearts of millions of viewers across Africa. \u201cOur Africa\u201d TV Program will soon also broadcast on\u00a0<strong>TV 3 in Ghana, BTV in Botswana and QTV in The Gambia.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cOur Africa\u201d TV Program is currently on social media handles of\u00a0<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/KelejRasha\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rasha_kelej\/\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rashakelej\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCO_bN_T_NodcOYwcPjknaog\">YouTube<\/a>)\u00a0<strong>and Merck Foundation (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/merckfoundation\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/merckfoundation\/\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MerckFoundation\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eQ1GIZSPlhk\">YouTube<\/a>).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-341.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7445\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-341.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-341-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>During the release of \u201cOur Africa\u201d TV Program together with KTN,&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Kenya Annual Summit and Awards Ceremony&nbsp;<\/strong>was held, during which&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation CEO<\/strong>&nbsp;met and acknowledged the&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Alumni<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>Winners of the Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-181.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7446\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-181.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-181-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p><p><strong>Dr. Kelej<\/strong>\u00a0expressed, \u201cI am very happy to meet our Alumni from Kenya. I am very proud of the work we are doing to transform patient\u00a0 care landscape in Kenya. We have provided 138 scholarships of one year diploma and two year master degree in Kenya in 39 critical specialties such as \u2013 Oncology, Embryology, Diabetes, Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, Acute Medicine, Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction and Embryology, Critical Care, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Urology, Neonatal Medicine, Pain Management and many more. We are committed to transforming patient care in Kenya and we will continue to scale up these numbers in order to create a stronger platform of skilled medical professionals and strengthen the public healthcare system in Kenya and rest of Africa.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-601.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7447\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-601.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-601-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-611.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7448\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-611.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-611-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>She further stated, \u201cI am extremely glad to meet the Merck Foundation Alumni and Media Awards Winners in person. This year, we have\u00a0<strong>4 Media winners<\/strong>\u00a0from Kenya. Congratulations to all the winners. I am pleased to celebrate and welcome you to be the members of Merck Foundation Alumni and work closely with us to be the voice of the voiceless and raise awareness on social and health issues by featuring impactful and inspiring stories.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-501.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7449\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-501.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-501-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7450\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-511.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-511-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>The following winners were recognized:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2022<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beldeen Waliaula<\/strong>, Standard Media group (Print \u2013 Third Prize)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Elizabeth Angira<\/strong>, The Sun Weekly Online (Online \u2013 First Prize)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Mercy Tyra Murengu<\/strong>, MediaMax Limited-Milele FM\u00a0(Special Award)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-491.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7451\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-491.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-491-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-521-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7453\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-521-1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-521-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;Diabetes &amp; Hypertension&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2022<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pauline Odhiambo,<\/strong>\u00a0BBC (Online &#8211; Second Prize)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-151.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7454\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-151.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-151-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-141.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7455\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-141.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-141-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover,\u00a0<strong>Merck Foundation CEO<\/strong>\u00a0announced the\u00a0<strong>Call for Applications<\/strong>\u00a0for their 8 important awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields from Kenya. Details of the awards below:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-561.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7456\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-561.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-561-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-591.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7457\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-591.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-591-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>1<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-africa-media-recognition-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20232.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7458\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20232.jpg 596w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20232-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>2<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Film Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023:<\/strong><\/p><p>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 one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-film-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20232.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7459\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20232.jpg 596w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20232-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>3<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Fashion Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-fashion-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-718x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7460\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-768x1096.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>4<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Song Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-song-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Song-Awards-_-General-English-20232.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7461\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Song-Awards-_-General-English-20232.jpg 597w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Song-Awards-_-General-English-20232-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>:<\/p><p>Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention &amp; early detection of Diabetes &amp; Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2023. Click\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-media-recognition-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7462\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-General-English-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>6. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d:<\/strong>\u00a0All 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 promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2023. Click\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-film-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7463\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards-_-General-English-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>7<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-fashion-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7464\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-General-English-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>8<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Merck Foundation Song Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to\u00a0promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-song-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards_-General-English-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards_-General-English-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards_-General-English-20231-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards_-General-English-20231.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:submit@merck-foundation.com\"><strong>submit@merck-foundation.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7466\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-41.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Merck-Foundation-Annual-Summit-Kenya-41-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" 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