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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Zimbabwe First Lady to mark the 7th Anniversary of their Partnership (1)
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Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the First Lady of Zimbabwe Celebrate 7 Years of Long-Term Partnership to Train healthcare providers, Support Infertile Women & Girl Education

Merck Foundation has conducted six editions of their Health Media Training for the Zimbabwean journalists in order to empower them to raise awareness about sensitive issues

Merck Foundation marked a milestone of providing 166 scholarships for Zimbabwean doctors in 44 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit – Celebrating 7 years of partnership between Merck Foundation and Zimbabwe First Lady and Government, and a remarkable legacy of transforming the country’s patient care landscape. Merck Foundation Zimbabwe…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Oncology Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Drives Impactful Change in Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Hypertension, and Diabetes Care Across Africa and Beyond by Empowering Local Doctors Through 925 Merck foundation Scholarships from 52 Countries

Merck Foundation has launched a range of community awareness initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle, and emphasizing the prevention, early detection, and effective management of diabetes and hypertension

Merck Foundation in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2500 scholarships, 925 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity & Weight Management; and One Year Fellowship program for…

Arab Coordination Group (ACG)

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Arab Coordination Group (ACG) Heads of Operations Hold Routine Technical Meeting in Riyadh to Review Progress and Advance Ongoing Work

Hosted by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), the meeting brought together senior representatives and experts from all ACG member institutions

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (https://TheACG.org/) convened a periodic technical meeting of Heads of Operations on December 8–9, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss joint initiatives and development projects. The meeting served as a routine session to continue ongoing work, deliver progress reports, and implement directives at the technical…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej and Cabo Verde First Lady sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to underscores their long-term partnership to strengthen healthcare capacity

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of Cabo Verde has also conducted 2 editions of Online Health Media Training to emphasize on the critical role of media in addressing critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany sign MoU to underscored their long-term partnership to strengthen healthcare capacity in Cabo Verde during a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Cabo Verde, H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO who is…

APO Group

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Africa No Filter Foundation Appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Council

This strategic appointment underscores a shared vision to empower authentic African voices and drive inclusive growth

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading, multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been appointed as Council Member of the Africa No Filter Foundation (www.AfricaNoFilter.org), incorporated in Mauritius. Africa No Filter is a non-profit advocacy organisation…

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Africa No Filter announces inaugural Council as it expands its reach on the continent and beyond

The ANF Council brings together people who have not only excelled in their fields, but who Moky Makura, Executive Director of Africa No Filter, deeply admires for the way they show up for the continent

It takes a village to shift a narrative — and Africa No Filter’s (https://AfricaNoFilter.org) village just got stronger. Africa No Filter (ANF) today announced the formation of its inaugural Council: a collective of eight highly respected leaders whose expertise spans media, finance, philanthropy, law, advocacy and research. Their appointment signals…

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

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Nigeria’s Smartgenix Crowned Grand Prize Winner of the 15th Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Abuja

As the continental champion, Smartgenix will proceed to represent Africa at the global finals of the De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award, where it will compete against winning teams from other regions for a grand prize of US $15,000

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org) successfully concluded the 15th edition of the JA Africa COY Competition, held from December 3–5, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together Africa’s brightest young entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business solutions aligned with the theme “ACT! Action for Climate Transformation.” The continental finals convened student companies…

The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

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The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul presented its 2024 Annual Report in Brazil: 30 million people served and 18,000 projects throughout the world

155 countries benefited from SSVP’s actions thanks to the commitment of 1,500,000 volunteers and 800,000 members

The 2024 Report declares a total of 18,000 social projects and a global investment of €1.65 billion. The year was marked by the growth in initiatives and the international organization’s response to new social realities. The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) (www.SSVPGlobal.org) presented on 5…

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Mozambique’s displaced facing massive needs as attacks intensify

Humanitarian partners are calling for urgent funding to prevent further deterioration, warning that without rapid support, the crisis will deepen and families may face renewed displacement within weeks

According to the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, 107,000 people have fled their homes in recent weeks, pushing total displacement in just the past four months to 330,000. “They barely had time to recover when they again had to leave, due to attacks or fear of attacks,” said Paola Emerson, OCHA…

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As Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared over, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) calls for investment in community-based surveillance

Despite swift containment, the outbreak exposed weaknesses in local health systems, including limited isolation capacity, shortages of protective equipment, and gaps in infection prevention and control

Following the Ministry of Health’s declaration that the 16th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is officially over, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for an urgent scale-up of community-based surveillance, stronger infection prevention and control, and long-term investment in…