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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), <\/strong>the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of \u201cStay at Home\u201d Media Recognition Awards<\/strong> for Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong> in partnership with H.E. DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). <\/strong>The theme of the awards was \u2018Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown\u2019 <\/strong>with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n H.E. DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo and Ambassador of Merck More than a Mother <\/strong>said, \u201cI am very happy to announce the winners of the \u201cStay at Home\u201d Media Recognition Awards, together with our long-term partner, Merck Foundation. The media played an important role in disseminating correct facts and information about COVID 19 and in sensitizing communities to stay safe, which has had a significant impact in delaying the progression of this disease in our country. Congratulations to all the winners from my country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Keep doing great work, you are helping to save lives\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI am very happy to announce the winners of \u201cStay at Home\u201d Media Recognition Awards, together with our long-term partner Merck Foundation. The media played an important role in disseminating correct facts and information about COVID 19 and sensitizing the communities to stay safe. Congratulations to all the winners from Democratic Republic of Congo, keep up the good work.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation <\/strong>emphasizes, \u201cI am proud to share the winners of the Merck Foundation \u2018Stay at Home\u2019 Media Recognition Awards from DR Congo. They represent the best of reporting in the field of journalism and have earned the reward by standing out in a group of very impressive applicants. I would like to congratulate all the winners. We look forward to a long-term association to further raise awareness and be the voice of the voiceless, particularly during such a global health pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n Here are the winners from Democratic Republic of Congo <\/strong>in partnership with The First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E. DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Online Category Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n First\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cassien Tribunal Aungane <\/em><\/strong>– Radio Centrale & personal blog named “Diplomacy & Development”,\u00a0 DRC \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>(500 USD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mukanya Kafuata Andre <\/em><\/strong>– Mbote Africa, DRC <\/strong>(500 USD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n Second\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n St\u00e9phie Manza Mukinzi <\/em><\/strong>– www.alertecoronavirus.wordpress.com, DRC <\/strong>(300 USD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n<\/p>\n Print Category Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n First\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Mathy Musau Dinyika <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Forum Des As, DRC <\/strong>(500 USD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n Multimedia Category Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n First\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Muemba Wa Muemba Donat <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Jua Services \/ Jua Magazine, DRC <\/strong>(500 USD)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Second\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jessy Nzengu <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Palmier Radio-T\u00e9l\u00e9vision Communautaire, DRC <\/strong>(300 USD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n Third\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kazadi Lukusa Nicolas<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 – <\/em>\u00a0Radiot\u00e9l\u00e9vision\u00a0 Happy Day,\u00a0 DRC <\/strong>\u00a0( 200 US$ )<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n Radio Category Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n First\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Aly Bukasa Kabambi <\/em><\/strong>– Radio Communautaire Butook, DRC <\/strong>(500 USD)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Second\u00a0Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jody Daniel Nkashama <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Radio Okapi, DRC <\/strong>(300 USD)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The quality of work received was impressive, therefore, the Merck Foundation Media Awards Committee has introduced a second and a third position and selected more than one winner, on some occasions, for each of the Four Categories.<\/p>\n \u201cThe valuable contribution from the winners in sensitizing their respective communities about COVID 19 has encouraged us to additionally reward them all to become Merck Foundation Alumni and provide them with one-year access to online educational training program called \u201cMasterClass\u201d.<\/strong> The MasterClass<\/strong> is an immersive online experience and self-paced learning course in English that can be accessed anywhere with the Internet. This is to motivate passionate journalists to continue writing and advocating for social, economic and health issues across their countries\u201d, added Dr. Rasha Kelej.<\/strong><\/p>\n Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.<\/i><\/p>\n Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard:<\/strong> About Merck Foundation:<\/strong>\n
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