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Merck Foundation <\/strong>(Merck-Foundation.com<\/a>), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards \u2018More Than a Mother\u2019 2021<\/strong> in partnership with African First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother<\/strong>. The theme of the awards was: to create a film or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages about breaking Infertility stigma, Empowering Girls and Women through Education at all levels.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, President of \u201cMore than a Mother\u201d campaign<\/strong> emphasized, \u201cI am extremely happy to announce today the winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2021<\/strong> in partnership with African First Ladies<\/strong>. Big congratulations to all the winners. I appreciate the efforts put in by the young talents across Africa in their films through which they have beautifully conveyed important messages in line with the theme of the awards. I strongly believe that all forms of art including filmmaking can play a significant role in bringing about a culture shift in society, in the world. Our aim was to utilize this medium to encourage promising filmmakers and new talents across the continent to create short or long films either drama documentary or docudrama conveying messages to break the stigma of infertility or empower Girl Education at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n This year, Merck Foundation had two categories: English and French.<\/p>\n Here is the list of Award Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n FIRST POSITION (English): <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Matumaini<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3McVCtM<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> 3 in 5<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Mkc7o0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n SECOND POSITION (English): <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Future Present <\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sE69Xc<\/p>\n<\/p>\n FIRST POSITION (French):<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Le d\u00e9fi de Mariana<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/34eZ0Du<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Merck Foundation \u201dMore Than a Mother\u201d Film Awards <\/strong>were launched in 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Winner of 2017 edition<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n Ms. Molatelo Mainetje,<\/strong> SOUTH AFRICA<\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Womb Man<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ttAMhl<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Winners of 2019 Edition:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ms. Cecilia Oppong-Badu,<\/strong> GHANA<\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Her She Woman<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sB14yX<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Mr. Godfred Dela Duvi, <\/strong>GHANA<\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Exhale<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HE3eC0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ms. Jane Labous,<\/strong> SENEGAL\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Angels<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HAkdFn<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ms. Fatou Fadiga,<\/strong> GUINEA<\/strong><\/p>\n Film Name:<\/em> Infertile<\/strong><\/p>\n Link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hGtpNP<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej<\/strong> further added, \u201cI would also like to announce the Call for Applications for the new edition of the Merck Foundation Film Awards \u2018More Than a Mother\u2019 2022<\/strong>. I am looking forward to the entries from our African Filmmakers and students of film making institutions this year too.<\/p>\n However this year, I\u2019d like to emphasize that the theme in 2022 aims to address wider range of topics such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls\u2019 Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment at all levels.<\/p>\n Filmmakers and Young talents of Africa, it\u2019s time to showcase your talent and contribute towards making a difference in society with your unique films with strong and relevant messages about app critical ca and sensitive issues we face in our continent. Be the voice of the voiceless, break the silence and let\u2019s all join hands to create a cultural shift.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Who can apply?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls\u2019 Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment at all levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0Last Date of Submission<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 30th July 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n How to Apply?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Please share your work as YouTube links on: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n submit@merck-foundation.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Share a short brief about the issue you are addressing <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The subject line of the mail should mention: Merck Foundation FILM Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Please specify your name, institution name, country, and contact details in the mail.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n Prize money: USD 1000 for each category.<\/strong><\/p>\n Selection committee can decide to award more than one winner for each category based on the quality of work received.<\/p>\n Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.<\/i><\/p>\n Media Contact:\u00a0<\/strong> Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard:<\/strong> About \u2018Merck Foundation More Than a Mother\u2019 campaign<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d is a strong movement that aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education and change of mind-sets. This powerful campaign supports governments in defining policies to enhance access to regulated, safe, effective and equitable fertility care solutions. It defines interventions to break the stigma around infertile women and raises awareness about infertility prevention, management, and male infertility. In partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information, Education & Gender, academia, policymakers, International fertility societies, media and art, the initiative also provides training for fertility specialists and embryologists to build and advance fertility care capacity in Africa and developing countries.<\/p>\n With \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d, we have initiated a cultural shift to de-stigmatize infertility at all levels: By improving awareness, training local experts in the fields of fertility care and media, building advocacy in cooperation with African First Ladies and women leaders and by supporting childless women in starting their own small businesses. It\u2019s all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to live a fulfilling life, with or without a child.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Ambassadors of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d are: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
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