Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) honors winners of their Fashion Awards 2023 to encourage them to be the Voice of the Voiceless and break infertility stigma and support girl education

• Merck Basis CEO in partnership with First Women of Africa and Asia has additionally introduced the Name for Utility for his or her two FASHION Awards 2025 – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com
• Merck Basis FASHION Awards “Extra Than a Mom” to handle a number of of the next social points reminiscent of: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Lady Schooling, Ending Youngster Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Girls Empowerment.
• Merck Basis FASHION Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to advertise wholesome way of life and lift consciousness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and wholesome way of life promotion in Africa.

Merck Basis (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the Africa’s First Women, introduced the winners of their two FASHION Awards “Extra Than a Mom” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” 2023.

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Basis and President of the “Greater than a Mom” marketing campaign, acknowledged, “I’m extremely proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Merck Basis Style Awards along with my expensive sisters, African First Women, who’re additionally the Ambassadors of “Merck Basis Extra Than a Mom”. The progressive designs submitted by our 16 proficient winners not solely spotlight their distinctive expertise but in addition convey impactful messages aligned with the awards’ themes. We warmly welcome them to our ‘Style&Artwork with Function’ group, as I firmly consider that style can considerably contribute to elevating consciousness on important well being and social points, thereby facilitating a cultural shift in Africa.”

The theme of the “Extra Than a Mom” Style Awards was to boost consciousness about social points reminiscent of Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Lady Schooling, Ending Youngster Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/ or Girls Empowerment. The “Diabetes& Hypertension” FASHION Awards centered on selling a wholesome way of life and elevating consciousness concerning the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension throughout Africa.

Right here is the checklist of Merck Basis FASHION Awards “Extra Than a Mom” 2023 Winners:

1. Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA
2. Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA
3. Favour Olayinka Okunola, NIGERIA
4. Musema Robert, UGANDA
5. Ofoegbu Ngozi Anita, NIGERIA
6. Oluwakorede Adeyinka Adeyanju, NIGERIA
7. Esther Gathoni&Stephene Baraka, KENYA
8. Lynn Chipendo Musema Robert, ZIMBABWE

Listed here are the Winners of Merck Basis FASHION Awards “Diabetes&Hypertension” 2023:

1. Linda Ngwira, ZAMBIA
2. Ofillia Nzengu, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
3. Kaluba Ngulube, ZAMBIA
4. Ewubare Religion, NIGERIA
5. Malanga Mukanzo, ZAMBIA
6. Kolawole Feranmi, NIGERIA
7. Solace Akos Sakah, GHANA

Merck Basis CEO has additionally conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted ‘Our Africa by Merck Basis,’ a pan-African TV program designed to function African Style Designers, Singers, and outstanding specialists from varied fields with the intention of elevating consciousness and making a tradition shift throughout Africa.

The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations in a number of nations, capturing the eye and hearts of thousands and thousands of viewers throughout the continent. “Our Africa” TV Program can also be accessible on social media handles of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej [Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4bpxYY2), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/41s3RuF), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/3QK4IC0) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/3XsfH6H)] and Merck Basis [Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/41EquwW), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/41Enhxn), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/4khHEI6) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/43n41pM)].

Watch the Promo: https://apo-opa.co/4hZixs0

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej additionally shared, “I’m excited to ask purposes for the Merck Basis FASHION Awards 2025, in partnership with African First Women, beneath two themes ‘Extra Than a Mom’ and ‘Diabetes&Hypertension’.”

Merck Basis invitations all African Style Designers and College students to create and share designs that ship robust and influential messages 1) Merck Basis FASHION Awards “Extra Than a Mom” to handle a number of of the next social points reminiscent of: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Lady Schooling, Ending Youngster Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Girls Empowerment, and a pair of) Merck Basis FASHION Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to advertise wholesome way of life and lift consciousness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and wholesome way of life promotion in Africa.

Who can apply?

All African Style Designers and College students.

Final Date of Submission

For Merck Basis Style  Awards “Extra Than a Mom” 2025: 30^th September 2025.

For Merck Basis Style Awards 2023 “Diabetes&Hypertension”: 30^th October 2025.

The best way to Apply?

Please share unique sketches as attachment(s) on:

submit@merck-foundation.com

The topic line of the mail ought to point out: Merck Basis FASHION AWARDS “Extra Than a Mom” 2025 OR Merck Basis FASHION AWARDS “Diabetes&Hypertension” 2025

Please specify your title, establishment title, nation, and phone particulars within the mail.

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