Merck Foundation CEO in Partnership with African First Ladies Announce Winners of Their FASHION AWARDS 2023 to Raise Awareness About Diabetes, Hypertension and Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Business Wire India
Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com
Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment.
Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa.
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More than a Mother” campaign, stated, “I am incredibly proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Merck Foundation Fashion Awards together with my dear sisters, African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. The innovative designs submitted by our 16 talented winners not only highlight their exceptional skills but also convey impactful messages aligned with the awards’ themes. We warmly welcome them to our ‘Fashion & Art with Purpose’ community, as I firmly believe that fashion can significantly contribute to raising awareness on critical health and social issues, thereby facilitating a cultural shift in Africa.”
The theme of the “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards was to raise awareness about social issues such as Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/ or Women Empowerment. The “Diabetes& Hypertension” FASHION Awards focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension across Africa.
Here is the list of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” 2023 Winners:
Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA
Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA
Favour Olayinka Okunola, NIGERIA
Musema Robert, UGANDA
Ofoegbu Ngozi Anita, NIGERIA
Oluwakorede Adeyinka Adeyanju, NIGERIA
Esther Gathoni & Stephene Baraka, KENYA
Lynn Chipendo Musema Robert, ZIMBABWE
Linda Ngwira, ZAMBIA
Ofillia Nzengu, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Kaluba Ngulube, ZAMBIA
Ewubare Faith, NIGERIA
Malanga Mukanzo, ZAMBIA
Kolawole Feranmi, NIGERIA
Solace Akos Sakah, GHANA
The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations in several countries, capturing the attention and hearts of millions of viewers across the continent. “Our Africa” TV Program is also available on social media handles of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube) and Merck Foundation (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube).
Watch the Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RIoIMbFd2Q
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej also shared, “I am excited to invite applications for the Merck Foundation FASHION Awards 2025, in partnership with African First Ladies, under two themes ‘More Than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’.”
Merck Foundation invites all African Fashion Designers and Students to create and share designs that deliver strong and influential messages 1) Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment, and 2) Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa.
Who can apply?
All African Fashion Designers and Students.
Last Date of Submission
For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025: 30th September 2025.
For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: 30th October 2025.
How to Apply?
Please share original sketches as attachment(s) on:
submit@merck-foundation.com
The subject line of the mail should mention: Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2025 OR Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2025
Please specify your name, institution name, country, and contact details in the mail.
X: @MerckFoundation
YouTube: MerckFoundation
Instagram: Merck Foundation
Threads: Merck Foundation
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