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Merck Foundation Won the Voters’ Choice as the Most Influential Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of 2024 for their Collective Efforts Shaping Africa’s Future

Merck Foundation has been raising awareness about many critical social issues including breaking infertility stigma

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has been awarded as the “NGO of the Year 2024”, the Most Influential NGO Shaping Africa’s Future and Leading Community Empowerment, by Avance Media, a leading rating and voting firm in Africa. On receiving the accolade, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of…

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    • APO Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; and The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila recognized amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, and The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN recognized amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023
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Tanzania President, Namibia Prime Minister and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office named amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023

Dr. Rasha Kelej has been recognized for her commitment towards Women Empowerment, Girl Education and Patient Care transformation in Africa and other developing countries

The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023; The list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2023 is made up of prominent African women breaking the bias…

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Rasha Kelej Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) recognized as one of Most Influential African Woman and Everyday Hero 2022 for her commitment to patient care, women empowerment and girl education

Over the past 10 years, her work in the field of social, health and economic development of Africa and other developing countries, has not gone unnoticed

The New African Woman Magazine, UK released the Most Influential African Women of the Year & Everyday Heroes list; Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO among exceptional women creating an impact in different fields that matter have been nominated and voted by their industry peers. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation along with The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2022 (1)
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Tanzania president, Merck Foundation Chief executive officer (CEO), the Prime Minister of Uganda, Namibia & TOGO, named as Most Influential African Women 2022

The list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2022 is made up of prominent African women breaking the bias across the world

The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja; The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila; and The Prime Minister of TOGO, Rt. Hon Victoire Tomegah Dogbé amongst 100 Most Influential African Women…

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Why Merck Foundation is most Influential in community Awareness in Africa!

Merck Foundation succeeded to create a “Fashion and Art with Purpose” community

There are many reasons why people in Africa believe that Merck Foundation, the German not-for-profit Foundation is most influential in Africa. One of these reasons is that Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej is an African woman who is nominated as the One of the Most Influential Africans for…

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Senator, Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO on a mission to support girl education and transform patient care in Africa

Dr. Kelej was acknowledged as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women (2019, 2020, 2021)

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, an African woman to hold the position of the first CEO to Merck Foundation. She is also Senator at the Egyptian Senate, a strong crusader for transforming patient care in Africa and developing countries, passionate advocate of women’s rights and girls’ education, one of the most influential…

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AKON Meets Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej to Discuss Programs to Support Africa's Development

AKON was impressed to know about the work being undertaken by Merck Foundation across the African continent

AKON, the Senegalese descent international superstar met the Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, at her office to discuss the programs of Merck Foundation, and opportunities of collaboration to support girls’ education, women empowerment and building healthcare capacity in Africa. AKON, who is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and…

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The President of Tanzania, Merck Foundation CEO, The Prime Minister of TOGO, and Vice Presidents of Uganda and Benin named as Most Influential African Women

Dr. Rasha Kelej has been recognized for her efforts to transform patient care in Africa, breaking the infertility stigma through her poignant “More Than a Mother’ campaign and to empower girls

The President of Tanzania, SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of TOGO, H.E. VICTOIRE TOMEGAH DOGBÉ, The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. JESSICA ROSE EPEL ALUPO and The Vice President of Benin, H.E. MARIAM CHABI TALATA amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2021;…

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Senator Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation named among Most Influential African Woman in the world, as “African Woman of the year 2020”, for the third time

She has been nominated this year as the “African Woman of the Year 2020” by the New African Woman Magazine UK, and most influential African woman 2020, by Avance Media

NAW: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, is truly a force of nature and one of Africa’s unsung ‘sheroes’ of women’s empowerment and health advocates. Here at the NAW, we will be right behind this inspirational woman, all the way; SENATE APPOINTMENT in December 2020: Dr Rasha Kelej appointed as a Senator,…

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Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation makes it to the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2020

Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelej, featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2020, by Avance Media as part of “Be a Girl” Initiative for her efforts to build health care capacity in Africa and to empower girls in education to help them reach their potential and pursue their dreams.

Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President, Merck More Than a Mother has been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2020, released by ‘Be a Girl’ Initiative, for the second time as she was selected to be One of Most Influential African Women by New…