No to Infertility Stigma
“Merck More Than a Mother” 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 and effective fertility care. 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.
With “Merck More Than a Mother”, we have initiated a cultural shift to de-stigmatize infertility on 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’s all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to live a fulfilling life, with or without a child.
The Ambassadors of “Merck More Than a Mother” are:
“Merck More Than a Father” is a twin campaign of Merck More Than a Mother, which focuses on Fertility being a Shared Responsibility as infertility affects both men and women equally. About half of the causes of infertility are due to or include male factors.
Impact
DR Congo First Lady partners with Merck Foundation to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma and empower girls through education.
Merck Foundation appoints Malawi First Lady as the Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother to empower infertile women
Merck Foundation has provided specialty training to more than 31 doctors from Burundi and will continue doing so for the next 10 years plan
H.E. Mrs. Chakwera said: “I am very happy to be appointed as Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother.
“We at Merck Foundation celebrate Women’s Day every single day! Merck Foundation has been empowering women and girls through its programs and initiatives, says Dr. Rasha Kelej
Art is a purposeful message that addresses human spirit and increases awareness in communities.
Merck More Than a Father Awareness Material
Merck More Than a Mother Awareness Material
Infertility Awareness – Causes and Prevention | Media Toolkit Spanish
Infertility Awareness – Causes and Prevention | Media Toolkit Portuguese
Infertility Awareness – Causes and Prevention | Media Toolkit French
Infertility Awareness – Causes and Prevention | Media Toolkit English
David's story | Nigeria, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Jose' Story, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign | Portuguese
David Story, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign | French
David Story, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign | English
Limbikani's story | Zambia, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Tudu's story | Zimbabwe, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Paulus' story | Namibia, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Musa's story | Sierra Leone, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Musa's story | Gambia, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
'Manneh's story | Liberia, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Kofi's story | Ghana, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Jose's story | Mozambique, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
David's story | Niger, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
David's story | Guinea, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
David's story | DRC, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
David's story | Congo, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
David's story | Burundi, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
David's story | CAR, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Chosadziwa Phiri'story | Malawi, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Amadou story | Chad, Merck More Than a Mother awareness campaign
Merck More Than a Father Awareness Material Portuguese Version
Merck More Than a Mother Awareness Material Portuguese Version
Merck More Than a Mother Awareness Material French Version
Merck More Than a Father Awareness Material French Version
Concept Paper - MMTM | Portuguese
Concept Paper - MMTM | English
Eligibility Criteria Fertility & Embryology Training Program
