"Stay tuned for the big surprise “Life is sweeter without Sugar”, composed and sung by Dr. Rasha Kelej and Cwezi to launch our “No Sugar” Campaign.
Final master coming soon!”
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
"I strongly believe that the design should raise awareness about various social and health issues through “Fashion and Art with purpose”.
This is a snippet from 8th episode:
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
“I’m very excited to share the 8th episode of "Our Africa by Merck Foundation" TV Program. This episode features prominent personalities who discuss and advocate for Sustainability Is a Shared Responsibility."
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
“Proud to be selected as one of 100 most Influential African Women 2020 as part of “Be a Girl “ initiative to inspire girls in Africa and beyond to reach their potential. This is my second time , last year I was selected as one of 100 most influential Africans -2019” Rasha Kelej
“I am happy to share with you “My White Army” a song I directed & produced featuring for the first time ever, singers from 11 African countries to show our support for medical workers in Africa & around the world." Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation
“After celebrating my 2 M followers on my Facebook page
@Rashakelej
, today I want to thank you for reaching 1 M followers on our Facebook page. Thanks to our friends and followers.”
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
One of 100 most influential Africans in 2019
"2019 was a successful year for Merck Foundation. We came a long way in sensitising & raising awareness to break infertility stigma & empower childless women. I was happy to visit these women in Zambia with First Lady H.E Esther Lungu."
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"It gives me great honor to award H.E. Esther Lungu The First Lady of Zambia to acknowledge her great efforts to build healthcare capacity & empower infertile women in Zambia & the rest of Africa as an ambassador of Merck more than a Mother." Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO Merck Foundation
“I am very happy and proud to share with you the family photo of Merck Foundatiin Furst Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2019 . During our strategy committee we shared experience and defined strategy to break the stigma of infertility and to empower women…
"I am proud of Meko Kenkpen our Merck Foundation Alumni from Liberia, graduated from Embryology Training Program in India which she is now using to provide her community with quality fertility care in Liberia."
~ Dr. Rasha Kelej,
CEO Merck Foundation
"I am happy to share with you Merck Foundation “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards for Latin speaking countries to reward journalists raising awareness in most effective & creative way on how to keep safe & keep physically & mentally healthy."
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Foundation
Merck Foundation joins hands with African First Ladies to improve cancer care in Africa through providing one, two- and three-year Oncology fellowship and master degree for more than 80 doctors from 26 countries.
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"I am proud to share the testimonial of Dr. Sofia Jarombwereni Natshikare Nepembe, Merck Foundation alumni from Namibia who said she feels fortunate to be a part of this program.
Together we can lead Africa to a better future".
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
"This beautiful song is part of Merck more than a Mother movement to discover African talent that can produce songs and music to address infertility stigma.” Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO Merck Foundation
Listen to Wezi from
#Zambia
#MerckMoreThanAMother
Dubai is home to +200 nationalities with a diverse & multicultural population. Dubai offered me a perfect environment for creativity and achievement. I am inspired.
Which city in Africa is on the right track with regards to infrastructure development and healthcare development?
Fundación Merck anuncia la llegada de los Premios Stay at Home Media Recognition a los países de América Latina
Quién puede postularse Periodistas de plataformas impresas en línea de radio y multimedia de países latinoamericanos
Fecha límite de presentación 31 de Agosto de 2020
"Women deserve respect even if they can't have children. There are many women in different societies that are blamed, criticized & banished for not having children even if they are not the reason for the infertility." Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO Merck Foundation
I'm happy with the passion African First Ladies have for Girls’ Education. Girls who receive an education lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, make informed decisions, build better futures for themselves & their families.
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
“Watch the promo of 6th episode for
#OurAfrica
by Merck Foundation", a TV Program set to raise awareness, be the voice of the voiceless & break the silence on social & health issues in Africa.”
Concept, Director & Executive Producer
Dr. Rasha Kelej
“It was an exciting learning experience as I was exposed to current advances in cardiovascular care.” said Dr. Joel Allotey Merck Hypertension Award winner who was awarded PG Diploma in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine from South Wales University
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“ Eat Healthy , exercise regularly , stop smoking . According to Research , laughing improve memory and immunity, help regulate blood sugar levels, improve sleep and reduce stress. Laughter has changed my life and it can change yours. “ Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO
@MerckFoundation
"I am proud to share the testimony of Dr Sekitene Semei Buswambaza of Merck Oncology Fellowship Program, to be a Medical Oncologist from Uganda. Together we can fight Cancer Every Day and lead Africa to a Better Future."
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"I am proud to share the testimony of Mr. Obame Ondo Juste Alain of Merck Foundation Oncology Fellowship Program, to be an Oncology Nurse from Ethiopia.
Together we can fight Cancer Every Day and lead Africa to a Better Future."
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
“During my visit to the central provenance of ZAmbia with Madam First Lady of ZAmbia , Esther Lungu the Merck More than a Mother Ambassador , We asked all men to respect their wives like they should sisters and mothers. Women ate more than mothers. They a…
Dr. Rasha Kelej is the first Egyptian lady to receive the title of the most influential, influential and inspirational woman in Africa in 2019 from the English magazine "New African."
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شاركت الدكتورة رشا قلج عضو مجلس الشيوخ، والرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك الدولية، في الحملة الوطنية «#احميها من الختان»، التى أطلقتها اللجنة الوطنية للقضاء على ختان الإناث بمناسبة اليوم العالمي لمناهضة ختان الإناث.
“I am honored to have The President of Ghana, H. E. Nana Akufo -Addo to officially inaugurate the 6th edition of Merck Africa Asia Luminary.Thank you Mr. President and my dear sister,First Lady of Ghana for their support and hospitality.”~ Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation.
"I am proud to have The First Lady of The Gambia H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW as partner to implement strategies for reducing infertility sitgma, improving the capacity of health care delivery systems to provide care in her country."~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation.
#MFFLI
very inspiring to co-chair this meeting with First Lady of Ghana , H.E. Rebecca Akufo-Addo and myself with the emergent fashion designers from Ghana to discuss delivering breaking infertility stigma messages in their designs as an innovative way to create culture shift .
"I believe in the important role that media plays to influence our society to create a cultural shift with the aim to break infertility stigma, raise awareness on infertility prevention & empower girls & women through education.”
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
“I’m very excited to share the promo for the 3rd episode of 'Our Africa by Merck Foundation'. It is set to raise awareness, be the voice of the voiceless & break the silence on many social & health issues in Africa."
Concept, Director & Executive Producer
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej
"Happy birthday to my dear sister, S. E. Madame Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo. Wish you 100 years of health, love & success. Enjoy the day with your family and friends."
Your sister,
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"I'd like to share the testimonial of Dr. Moses Chirwa, Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia who is now a fertility specialist. He enhanced his skill and knowledge & is now saving lives of infertile couples in Zambia.”
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
“I am proud to partner with African First ladies as “Merck More Than a Mother” ambassadors to build healthcare capacity, break the stigma of infertility & empower women & girls in education with special focus on STEM.” Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO Merck Foundation
Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of Malawi Prof. Gertrude Mutharika launched fashion awards in Malawi. This award aspire to motivate fashion designers to think outside the box and break infertility stigma in the country.
"I’m happy to share with you in partnership with First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo H.E MADAM DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, the Merck Foundation "Mask up with care" Media Recognition Award 2021 to mark the "World Health Day".
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"I'm honored to receive this recognition & to be included in this prestigious list among such an eminent group of people. I strongly feel a need to empower girls & women so they can reach their true potential"
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"I am so proud that The First Lady of The Democratic Republic of Congo & Ambassador of Merck more than a Mother, H.E. Mrs.
@DeniseNyakeru
Tshisekedi handed over by herself the awards & certificate of Merck Foundation Stay at Home Awards to winners from DRCongo."
Dr. Rasha Kelej
“I am very proud to be appointed the Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother, to empower infertile women through access to information, education, change of mindset and economic empowerment."
H.E. Madam DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI,
First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo
Merck Foundation marks the International Women’s Day themed
#BalanceforBetter
through partnering with 11 African First Ladies to work together on defining interventions to break the stigma around infertile women in Africa.
“I would like to invite to watch how Merck Foundation trains the future oncologists from Africa essentially changing the landscape of cancer care in the beautiful continent."~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation
"I introduce to you my interview with Sunita, a Gambian singer who created a song about Merck more then a Mother with the aim to sensitize the communities to break the infertility stigma." ~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
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"It's a great honor to share the intervention of H.E Madam Esther Lungu, First Lady of Zambia from the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative meeting during the ‘Merck Africa Asia Luminary’ Conference held in Ghana." Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO Merck Foundation
“I'm happy to share with you in partnership with First Lady of Chad, H. E. Madam Hinda Déby Itno, Merck Foundation “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards to reward journalists raising awareness during this phase."
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
“proud to be selected as one of 100 most Influential African Women 2020 as part of “Be a Girl “ initiative to inspire girls in Africa and beyond to reach their potential. This is my second time , last year I was selected as one of 100 most influential Africans -2019”Rasha Kelej
I am honored to be nominated African Woman of the Year 2020 by New African Woman magazine, UK acknowledging my efforts and dedication to advocate for women empowerment & healthcare capacity building especially during this pandemic. Thank you.
“I'm happy to share in partnership with First Lady of Congo Brazzaville H.E Madam Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso Merck Foundation “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards to reward journalists raising awareness during this phase" Dr. Rasha CEO Merck Foundation
"I'm proud to share my meeting with H.E Madam Brigitte Touadera First Lady of Central African Republic & Merck Foundation More than a Mother Ambassador & +100 infertile women enrolled in the "Empowering Berna"
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"I am proud to have The First Lady of The Gambia H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW as partner to implement strategies for reducing infertility sitgma, improving the capacity of health care delivery systems to provide care in her country."~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation.
#MFFLI
"I am proud to receive this prestigious award, the Doctorate of letters (D.Litt) Honoris Causa. Special thanks to Dr. Suresh Bhosale, Chancellor of Krishna Vishwa University and the full board for this honor."
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
«Je suis très fier de notre partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République Démocratique du Congo et lui souhaite la bienvenue en tant que l’Ambassadrice de Merck More Than a Mother, et nouveau membre de ‘MFFL'.»
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
I'd like to share Judith Chisani's story; a true Merck More Than A Mother heroine from Zambia. I'm proud to partner with H.E. Esther Lungu First Lady of Zambia & Ambassador for the Merck More Than A Mother campaign."
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
1/3* يسعدني مشاركتكم “MY White Army” "جيشي الأبيض" ..أول أوبريت غنائي أفريقي بثلاث لغات من انتاجي و اخراجي كجزء من مسؤوليتي الاجتماعيه الخاصه لدعم ملائكة الصفوف الأمامية فى مواجهة جائحة كورونا
أضخم عمل غنائي يضم نجو�� من ١١ دوله افريقيه
"I am happy to share with you the story of the empowerment of Grace Kimbani, Merck More Than A Mother Heroine from Kenya. Infertility is wrongly viewed as a curse or a stigma."
~Dr. Rasha Kelej,
CEO of Merck Foundation
Watch her story:
Merck Foundation's panel discussion with Health Ministers from Senegal, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Gambia, C.A.R, Botswana, Namibia, Chad & Niger to discuss the strategy to improve access & build healthcare capacity in partnership in their countries
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"I'm happy to work in partnership with The Rebecca Foundation run by H.E the First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, and the UNFPA to deliberately mentor adolescent girls through BECAUSE I WANT TO BE TV show.”
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"We started “Merck More Than a Mother” campaign in 2015. It's now in 35 countries in Africa and Asia & aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education & health." Dr. Rasha kelej, CEO Merck Foundation
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"Estou muito feliz por lançar o filme de animação “A Pressão de Mark” em parceria com as minhas queridas irmãs, as Primeiras Damas Africanas. Através do nosso novo livro de histórias infantis, queremos enfatizar a importância da prevenção e detecção precoce da Hipertensão.
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Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health build cancer care capacity in Africa by providing One-, two- and three-years fellowship, master degree, and Diploma programs for 70 African doctors from 24 Countries.
Working with Zimbabwe’s First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is also the country’s health ambassador, the “Merck More than a Mother” initiative aims at empowering infertile women through access to information, education & health by changing mindsets.
Proud to direct and produce this song 12 singers 12 countries 3 languages love messge to our medical staff in white coats. We love you , one love one Africa.
The Singers are:
A Pass-Uganda
Cwezi-Ghana
Kambua-Kenya
Mahmoud Al Leithy-Egypt
Nikki-Nigeria
Rozzy-Sierra Leone
Salatiel-Cameroon
Sean K-Namibia
Sunita-Gambia
Tom close-Rwanda
Wezi-Zambia
-Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
One of 100 most Influential Africans(2019)
قالت الدكتورة رشا قلج، عضو مجلس الشيوخ، إنها تستهدف دعم الفتاة الإفريقية وتمكينها من الفرص التعليمية والاقتصادية، من خلال تعليم الفتيات وتمكين النساء في القارة السمراء.
“Merck Foundation is dedicated to empowering women who suffer discrimination & violence due to their inability to bear children by defining interventions to break infertility stigma.” Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
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“I am pleased to share the video of the awards ceremony of Merck more than a Mother Fashion, Media and Film awards of Ghana, acknowledging the African young talents in fashion, film and media."~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation & President of Merck More Than a Mother.
I am happy to announce Call for Application 'Merck More Than a Mother' fashion award for Malawi in partnership with
@first_malawi
. Designers are invited to create design with strong message on
#NoToInfertilityStigma
. Dr. Rasha Kelej,CEO Merck Foundation
"It is a very special day for me. We held this conference to Contribute, to build Healthcare Capacity in fields of Diabetes, Cardiology, Oncology and Fertility across Africa and Asia."~says Dr. Rasha Kelej
Hear Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO Merck Foundation speech:
“I'm happy to share “My White Army“ song with singers from 11 African countries in one song in 3 languages; English, French and Arabic to show our support for medical workers in Africa & around the world.”
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
"Happy birthday to my dear sister, H. E. Mrs.
@DeniseNyakeru
Tshisekedi, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo and Ambassador of Merck Foundation more than a Mother.
Enjoy the day with your family and friends."
Your sister,
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO Merck Foundation
To all men out there You are more than Fathers. Please love, respect and support your wives during the journey of making a happy family.
Merck more than a Father is the natural evolution of our successful Merck more than a Mother