{"id":9313,"date":"2026-04-15T16:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=9313"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:09:35","slug":"message-from-ceo-of-merck-foundation-senator-rasha-kelej-on-marking-international-day-of-girls-and-women-in-science-by-providing-780-scholarships-to-women-doctors-to-empower-women-in-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=9313","title":{"rendered":"Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on marking International Day of Girls and Women in Science by providing 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main_Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-The-Gambia1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9314\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main_Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-The-Gambia1-1.jpg 884w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main_Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-The-Gambia1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main_Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-The-Gambia1-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Main_Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-The-Gambia1-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure><p>We at\u00a0<strong>Merck Foundation mark<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u2018International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2024\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0by supporting and empowering women in the areas of Science and Technology. Despite the significant strides women have made in their careers, there remains a notable underrepresentation in these areas. We aim to narrow the gender inequality gap and empower women to participate equally in these areas of science and technology.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1010.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>In partnership with\u00a0<strong>my dear sisters, African First Ladies,<\/strong>\u00a0we have been transforming the patient care landscape in Africa by providing medical training to young doctors in many critical medical specialties. Out of the total 1700 scholarships provided, more than<strong>\u00a0780 scholarships\u00a0<\/strong>were for women medical graduates. This is close to 45% of the total Merck Foundation Alumni, which is a great milestone for us. Aditionally, we have contributed to the future of\u00a0425 of girls by providing scholarships to continue their education and also providing essential school items for thousands of school girls through our\u00a0<strong>\u201cEducating Linda\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0program in many African countries such as\u00a0<em><strong>Burundi, Malawi, Ghana, The Gambia, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger and more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-Uganda.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9316\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-Uganda.jpg 748w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-Uganda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Senator-Dr-Rasha-Kelej-with-More-Than-a-Mother-heroines-in-Uganda-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure><p>I am also excited to announce the Call for Applications for our prestigious&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2024<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>\u2018The Role of Scientific Research in Women Health and Infertility &amp; Reproductive Care\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;will be the key focus this year too. Eventually, through these awards, Merck Foundation aims to empower Women Researchers and young African Researchers to strengthen the important role research plays towards contributing to public health thus improving healthcare capacity with special focus on women health, infertility and reproductive health in Africa.<\/p><p><strong>MARS 2024&nbsp;<\/strong>will have scientific support from&nbsp;<strong>African Union Scientific-Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC)<\/strong>;&nbsp;<strong>African Reproductive Care Society (ARCS), International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS);&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em><u>Details for MARS AWARDS 2024<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>&#8211; Abstracts are invited from final year PhD students, young investigators involved in research and Medical Doctors in Postgraduate Medical Fellowship program related to either of the following topics:<\/p><p><strong>1) Women Health<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>2) Infertility and Reproductive Care<\/strong><\/p><p>Applicants should be primarily based at African Research Institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is also welcome.<\/p><p><strong>Last Date of Submission:<\/strong><\/p><p>Applications can be submitted till&nbsp;<strong>30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;June 2024<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>How to apply:<\/strong><\/p><p>Apply online here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Merck-Foundation-Africa-Research-Summit-Application-Form\"><strong>https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Merck-Foundation-Africa-Research-Summit-Application-Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Alternatively, Applications and abstracts can be submitted via email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mars@merck-foundation.com\"><strong>mars@merck-foundation.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Along with CV (including Name, Gender, Country, University\/Hospital Name, Email address, Mobile Number) and the abstract document as an attachment.<\/p><p><strong>Entries are invited under the below categories:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Best African Women Researchers<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Best African Young Researcher<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The Winners receive a 3-month Research Training scholarship in India.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MARS-call-for-application-2024-FINAL_Option-1-725x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9317\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MARS-call-for-application-2024-FINAL_Option-1-725x1024.jpg 725w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MARS-call-for-application-2024-FINAL_Option-1-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MARS-call-for-application-2024-FINAL_Option-1-768x1084.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MARS-call-for-application-2024-FINAL_Option-1-600x847.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MARS-call-for-application-2024-FINAL_Option-1.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover,<em>&nbsp;we have benefitted<\/em><strong><em>&nbsp;1000\u2019s of girls&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>through our awareness campaign which includes releasing many inspiring<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;children\u2019s storybooks, animation films and songs&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>to support girl education and end child marriage.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Kind Regards,<br>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,&nbsp;<br>CEO of Merck Foundation&nbsp;<br>Chairperson of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit -MARS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" 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