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Merck Foundation

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    • Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with the schoolgirls in Namibia
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during 'Our Africa' TV Program (1)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during 'Our Africa' TV Program (2)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Chairman and The First Ladies of Africa, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Gambia during the launch of their programs in the country
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during 'Our Africa' TV Program (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with their Alumni in Mauritius
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at the launch of Merck Foundation programs in The Gambia
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Zambia during the Merck Foundation Annual Alumni Summit
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the launch of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Campaign in Uganda
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with infertile women, during the launch of of Merck Foundation programs in The Gambia
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Chairman and The First Ladies of Africa, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Chairman during the Merck Foundation Kenya Annual Alumni Summit
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Merck Foundation, Featured by Vogue India on transforming creativity into a force for social change

The Vogue article also highlights Dr. Rasha Kelej’s efforts to establish impactful partnership between Merck Foundation and over 28 African First Ladies, showcasing their collective efforts to transform healthcare across Africa and beyond

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), has been featured by a leading lifestyle media organization, Vogue India (http://apo-opa.co/3YOLtvd). The article, titled "Leading with Courage and Conviction: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on empowering women, advancing healthcare, and transforming media in Africa," highlights the unique approach she adapted by…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation announces Media Winners of their More Than a Mother and Lifestyle Awards 2024 (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets the 125 Winners from 36 Countries- “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards 2024, announced in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa

The Awards Ceremony was conducted virtually to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of all the winning media professionals

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, proudly announced the Winners of their Merck…

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Eritrea: 19th Conference of Young People's Front for Democracy and Justice (YPFDJ) in Europe

The objective of the conference was to review the victories attained and challenges encountered by the YPFDJ over the past 20 years

The YPFDJ organization in Europe conducted its 19th conference in Frankfurt, Germany, from 17 to 21 April under the theme “Building on Triumph; Eritrea Focus on Development.” The conference was attended by over 600 youth, members of the ‘Hidri’ organization, national associations, as well as heads of Eritrea’s diplomatic missions.…

Verdant Capital

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Verdant Capital ranked 2nd in DealMakers Africa league table for East Africa

This accolade highlights the firm’s growing influence and consistent performance in East Africa’s corporate finance space

Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) has been ranked second in the Financial Advisers (Transaction Flow) category for East Africa at the 2024 DealMakers AFRICA Awards, under the General Corporate Finance sector. This ranking is the 5th year in the row that Verdant has ranked in the top 3 in the DealMakers Africa…

Merck Foundation

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Fashion Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Merck Foundation MTM Fashion Awards 2025 (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Fashion Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Fashion Awards 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Fashion Awards 2025 (2)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in partnership with African First Ladies announce Winners of their FASHION AWARDS 2023 to raise awareness about Diabetes, Hypertension and promote Healthy Lifestyle

Merck Foundation CEO has also conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation,’ a pan-African TV program designed to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various fields with the aim of raising awareness and creating a culture shift across Africa

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking…

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Africa’s coffee culture comes home

From baristas to African fine robusta, a new generation is reshaping the continent’s coffee narrative

South Africa, Uganda and Kenya topped the podium at this year’s Africa Barista Championship. But the real winner at this year’s Africa Barista Championship was African coffee culture itself. From 24 to 28 February 2025, the scent of homegrown coffee filled the air in Dar es Salaam, as 23 baristas…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation marks World Art Day 2025 (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the Second Episode of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV program
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation during Our Africa TV Program (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) raise awareness about health & social issues in Africa through their Our Africa TV Program and “Art and Fashion with Purpose” Community

Beyond Our Africa TV Program, Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Ladies of Africa announces annually 8 important Awards

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social…

Pan African Visions

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    • The Journalists were inducted into the prestigious Merck Foundation Alumni community, a global network of journalists dedicated to using their platforms to drive health advocacy and positive change
    • The winners were announced during a virtual awards ceremony held on April 10, 2025, and presided over by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of the Merck Foundation and President of the More Than a Mother campaign
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Pan African Visions Journalists Win Prestigious Merck Foundation Awards for Excellence in Health and Social Reporting

The recognition came during the 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards, held virtually on April 10, 2025, under the patronage of Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of the Merck Foundation

In a major milestone for African journalism, three reporters from Pan African Visions (PAV) (www.PanAfricanVisions.com) have been honored with international accolades from the Merck Foundation, underscoring the publication’s growing influence and commitment to impactful storytelling on health and social issues across the continent. The recognition came during the 2024 Merck…

African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)

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The 16th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (ABU) will be held from June 18 to 20, 2025 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

This year's event aims to explore the challenges and opportunities offered by the evolution of digital technologies in the broadcast media sector

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org) will hold its 16th General Assembly from June 18 to 20, 2025 in Abidjan, capital of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, under the theme: Empowering the media: what strategies for financial and technological resilience and innovative content?   This high-level meeting will bring together…

Merck Foundation

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (2)
    • MF MTM Song Awards 2025 _ General Portuguese
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, together with African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…