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Merck Foundation\u00a0(Merck-Foundation.com<\/a>) CEO in partnership with African First Ladies also announce Winners of their FASHIO AWARDS 2022 to raise awareness about Diabetes, Hypertension and Healthy lifestyle; Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2023 for two Merck Foundation FASHION Awards in partnership with African First Ladies – apply now at <\/strong>submit@merck-foundation.com<\/strong><\/a>; Merck Foundation FASHION Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d to address one or more of the following social issues such as:\u00a0Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV; Merck Foundation FASHION Awards \u201cDiabetes and Hypertension\u201d to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Merck Foundation,<\/strong> the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies<\/strong>, announced the winners of Merck Foundation\u2019s<\/strong> two FASHION Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d and \u201cDiabetes and Hypertension\u201d 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, President of \u201cMore than a Mother\u201d campaign<\/strong> emphasized, \u201cI am very proud to announce today the winners of our Merck Foundation FASHION Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d and \u201cDiabetes and Hypertension\u201d<\/strong> in partnership with my dear sisters, African First Ladies<\/strong>. Congratulations to all 23 winners<\/strong>. I loved the unique designs they shared with us and the messages on the outfits creatively conveyed important messages in line with the theme of the awards. I welcome our winners to our \u2018Fashion & Art with Purpose\u2019 community, as I \u00a0strongly believe that Fashion and Art play a significant role in raising awareness about health and sensitive social topics and can bring about a culture shift in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n The theme of \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d FASHION Awards<\/strong> was to raise awareness on any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/or Stopping GBV at all levels<\/strong> and the theme of \u201cDiabetes and Hypertension\u201d FASHION Awards<\/strong> was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension <\/strong>in the African countries.<\/p>\n Here is the list of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2022 Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n FIRST POSITION: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n SECOND POSITION: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Here are the Winner of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards \u201cDiabetes & Hypertension\u201d\u00a0 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\n FIRST POSITION: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n SECOND POSITION: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Merck Foundation CEO has also conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted \u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019, <\/strong>a\u00a0pan African TV program\u00a0to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts\u00a0from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa.<\/p>\n The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations of many countries like\u00a0KTV in Kenya,\u00a0NTV in Uganda, and\u00a0GH One TV in Ghana\u00a0and\u00a0ZNBC in Zambia,\u00a0AYV in Sierra Leone\u00a0and\u00a0LTV, Liberia<\/strong>, and it immediately captured the attention and hearts of millions of viewers across Africa. \u201cOur Africa\u201d TV Program will soon be broadcast on\u00a0TV 3 in Ghana, BTV in Botswana, KTN in Kenya and QTV in The Gambia.<\/strong> \u201cOur Africa\u201d TV Program is currently on social media handles of\u00a0Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3SfA0AF<\/a>, Instagram:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3YSasvq<\/a>, Twitter:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3jVPzAw<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0and\u00a0YouTube:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3xoxZs7<\/a>)\u00a0\u00a0and Merck Foundation\u00a0(Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3Ykd3hH<\/a>, Instagram:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3lsqM7q<\/a>, Twitter:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3Yo3y11<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0YouTube:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3SGN568<\/a>)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej<\/strong> further added, \u201cI would also like to announce the Call for Applications for the 2023 Edition of the<\/strong> two<\/strong> Merck Foundation FASHION Awards \u2018More Than a Mother\u2019 and \u2018Diabetes & Hypertension\u2019, <\/strong>in partnership with African First Ladies<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n For Merck Foundation<\/strong> Fashion\u00a0 Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>, announced in partnership with African First Ladies, <\/strong>all African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as:\u00a0Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM and\/or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes & Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>, announced in partnership with African First Ladies, <\/strong>all African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n All African Fashion Students and Designers.<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Date of Submission<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n For Merck Foundation<\/strong> Fashion\u00a0 Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023: <\/strong>30th<\/sup> September 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes & Hypertension\u201d: <\/strong>30th<\/sup> October 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n How to Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n Please share original sketches as attachment(s) on: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n submit@merck-foundation.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The subject line of the mail should mention: <\/strong>Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023 <\/em><\/strong>OR <\/em><\/strong>Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS \u201cDiabetes & Hypertension\u201d 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Please specify your name, institution name, country, and contact details in the mail.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Prize money: 10 winners will be granted $500 each to execute their designs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.<\/i><\/p>\n More images here:\u00a0https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3J2U2e9<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Media contact:<\/strong> Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard:<\/strong> About Merck Foundation:<\/strong> Source<\/a> Merck Foundation\u00a0(Merck-Foundation.com) CEO in partnership with African First Ladies also announce Winners of their FASHIO AWARDS 2022 to raise awareness about Diabetes, Hypertension and Healthy lifestyle; Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2023 for two Merck Foundation FASHION Awards in partnership with African First Ladies – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com; Merck Foundation FASHION 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