web analytics

Dr. Rasha Kelej and Africa’s First Ladies announce winners of Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the Africa’s First Ladies, announced the winners of their two FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” 2023.

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More than a Mother” campaign, stated, “I am incredibly proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Merck Foundation Fashion Awards together with my dear sisters, African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. The innovative designs submitted by our 16 talented winners not only highlight their exceptional skills but also convey impactful messages aligned with the awards’ themes. We warmly welcome them to our ‘Fashion & Art with Purpose’ community, as I firmly believe that fashion can significantly contribute to raising awareness on critical health and social issues, thereby facilitating a cultural shift in Africa.”

The theme of the “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards was to raise awareness about social issues such as Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/ or Women Empowerment. The “Diabetes & Hypertension” FASHION Awards focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension across Africa.

Here is the list of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” 2023 Winners:
Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA
Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA
Favour Olayinka Okunola, NIGERIA
Musema Robert, UGANDA
Ofoegbu Ngozi Anita, NIGERIA
Oluwakorede Adeyinka Adeyanju, NIGERIA
Esther Gathoni & Stephene Baraka, KENYA
Lynn Chipendo Musema Robert, ZIMBABWE

Here are the Winners of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2023:
Linda Ngwira, ZAMBIA
Ofillia Nzengu, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Kaluba Ngulube, ZAMBIA
Ewubare Faith, NIGERIA
Malanga Mukanzo, ZAMBIA
Kolawole Feranmi, NIGERIA
Solace Akos Sakah, GHANA

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.

The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations in several countries, capturing the attention and hearts of millions of viewers across the continent. “Our Africa” TV Program is also available on social media handles of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/3ZO5kMf), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3Vy1156), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/4fZL2ox) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/3ZOfaxq) and Merck Foundation (Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/3ZNB9og), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3Db8Siy), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/3Vxxpom) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4g5kdiP). Watch the Promo: https://apo-opa.co/4g7IHrB

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej also shared, “I am excited to invite applications for the Merck Foundation FASHION Awards 2025, in partnership with African First Ladies, under two themes ‘More Than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’.”

Merck Foundation invites all African Fashion Designers and Students to create and share designs that deliver strong and influential messages 1) Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment, and 2) Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa.

Articles connexes

The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024
  • décembre 28, 2024

The London-based New African magazine released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024.

Lire la suite / Read more

Merck Foundation Chairman and First Ladies share their partnership journey in Transforming Patient Care Landscape
  • décembre 28, 2024

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 11th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, under the patronage of The President of…

Lire la suite / Read more

A l'officiel

Renouvellement du permis d’opération pour les pharmacies privées

  • janvier 6, 2025
Renouvellement du permis d’opération pour les pharmacies privées

La piscine de Mare d’Albert dans un état piteux

  • janvier 4, 2025
La piscine de Mare d’Albert dans un état piteux

[Vidéo News] Message du nouvel an de Navin Ramgoolam

  • janvier 2, 2025
[Vidéo News] Message du nouvel an de Navin Ramgoolam

Tournée Patient Day pour Anil Baichoo

  • décembre 31, 2024
Tournée Patient Day pour Anil Baichoo

La revendication mauricienne est basée sur trois critères

  • décembre 31, 2024
La revendication mauricienne est basée sur trois critères

800 millions de livres sterlings par année

  • décembre 31, 2024
800 millions de livres sterlings par année
Verified by MonsterInsights