Our Objectives –
Together with its partners, the Merck Foundation aims to:
- expand professional capabilities in healthcare research and media.
- improve access to innovative and equitable healthcare solutions.
- empower women and youth in education with a special focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
- build advocacy to address health, social and economic challenges.
- raise awareness of disease prevention and early detection through access to information, health and change of mind-set.
The Merck Foundation focuses on activities that will contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined by the United Nations.
Our Activities –
Merck Foundation CEO and DR Congo First Lady mark the International day of ‘Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls’ after appointing her as Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother. Read full article here English | French | Portuguese.
Merck Foundation CEO virtually joins Botswana First Lady during her cycling tour to STOP GBV and marked the International day of ‘Elimination of violence against Women and Girls’ through the Poster Contest. Read full article English English | French| Portuguese
Dr. Rasha Kelej joins other global icons like Naomi Campbell and Fatma Samoura on APO Group’s African Women in Media Award Judging panel. Read full article English | French
Merck Foundation to announce journalists in Africa and Latin America for best media coverage of coronavirus, as winners of “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards. Read full article English | French | Portuguese | Spanish
Merck Foundation marks “World Diabetes Day 2020” in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health by building Diabetes and hypertension care capacity nationwide. Read full article English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation marks World Science Day through Empowering Women and Youth in STEM in Africa.
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Malawi First Lady partners with Merck Foundation to build healthcare capacity and strengthen COVID 19 response in Africa. Read more English | French | Portuguese version
Merck Foundation announces the winners of “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards 2020 for Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read more English | French
Merck Foundation partners with Burundi First Lady to build healthcare capacity, empower girls in education and break the infertility stigma. Read full article English | French.
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies celebrate the winners of “Stay at Home” Media Awards to raise Awareness about coronavirus. English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation and First Ladies of Ghana and Nigeria celebrate the winners of “Stay at Home” Media Awards to raise Awareness about coronavirus. English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation announces the winners of ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards for Latin American Countries. English | Spanish | Portuguese
Botswana First Lady joins Merck Foundation First Ladies Summit via videoconference to discuss healthcare capacity and COVID -19 response in Africa. Read full article here English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation's first Online Summit with African First Ladies to strengthen healthcare capacity and joint response to COVID 19. English | French | Portuguese.
Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation makes it to the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2020. Read full article here English | French | Portuguese
Friends In Need, Friends Indeed: Q & A With Dr Rasha Kelej On The Merck Foundation Response To COVID-19 In Africa. English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation's first Online Summit with African First Ladies to strengthen healthcare capacity and joint response to COVID 19. English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation marks World ART (Artificial Reproductive Technology) Day by training local Embryologists and Fertility Specialists across Africa and Asia. English | French | Portuguese
Merck Foundation marks World Embryologists Day through their ‘More Than a Mother’ Campaign to build fertility care capacity in Africa and Asia
La Fondation Merck célèbre la Journée Mondiale des Embryologistes par le biais de sa campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère » pour renforcer les capacités de soins de fertilité en Afrique et en Asie
Merck Foundation joins hands with African First Ladies to improve cancer care in Africa through providing one, two- and three-year Oncology Fellowship and Master Degree for more than 80 doctors from 26 countries
Merck Foundation partners with Liberia First Lady to support livelihood of casual workers and physically challenged community during Coronavirus lockdown
Rasha Kelej creates a song by singers from 11 African countries to support medical workers during Coronavirus battle
د. رشا قلچ - الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك الخيريه تحكي قصة مؤسسة ميرك
La Fondation Merck s'associe à La Première Dame du Libéria pour soutenir les moyens de subsistance de la communauté des travailleurs occasionnels et de personnes physiquement handicapées pendant le confinement due au Coronavirus
Merck Foundation together with 18 African First Ladies respond to the Coronavirus pandemic in four main areas.
Rasha Kelej crée une chanson avec des chanteurs de 11 pays africains pour soutenir les personnels de santé pendant la lutte contre le coronavirus.
Un message du Dr Rasha Kelej, PDG de la Fondation Merck sur sa nouvelle chanson de chanteurs de 11 pays africains pour soutenir les travailleurs médicaux pendant la bataille du Coronavirus
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation introduces a story to emphasize the importance of Girl Education.
Merck Foundation announce ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards for Latin American Countries
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation excited to invite you all to read our new inspiring storybook, MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE.
La Fondation Merck et 18 Premières Dames Africaines répondent à la pandémie due au Coronavirus dans quatre domaines principaux.
A Fundation Merck, em parceria com 18 Primeiras Damas Africanas, respondem à Pandemia de coronavírus em quatro áreas principais.
Dr. Rasha Kelej, encouraging all Media Representatives across Africa & Asia to apply for ''Stay at Home'' Media Recognition Awards to mark the 'World Health Day' together.
Merck Foundation launches their programs in partnership with Namibia’s First Lady and Ministries of Health and Education.
Merck Foundation strategize to provide specialty training for African doctors to better manage diabetes and hypertension patients who are Coronavirus risk groups.
Message of Dr. Rasha Kelej on Merck Foundation strategy to provide specialty training for African doctors to better manage Diabetes and Hypertension patients who are Coronavirus risk groups
Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation, on the importance of wearing cloth face covering in public setting.
Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on the importance of applying Physical Distancing as part of our Social Responsibility.
La Fondation Merck s'associe à la Première Dame de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) pour soutenir les moyens de subsistance des femmes et des familles des travailleurs occasionnels pendant la lutte contre le coronavirus
Message du Dr Rasha Kelej sur la stratégie de la Fondation Merck pour fournir une formation spécialisée aux médecins africains afin de mieux gérer les patients atteints de diabète et d'hypertension qui sont des groupes à risque de coronavirus
En tant que ‘Merck Foundation CEO’ et en tant que femme africaine, je suis ravie de vous inviter à lire notre nouveau livre d'histoire inspirant, « Faites Le Bon Choix ».
Dr. Rasha Kelej in an exclusive cover interview with Glow Magazine from Zambia
Merck Foundation together with First Ladies of Congo, Niger, Chad and Mali announced ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards
Dra. Rasha Kelej, PCA da Fundação Merck apresentar a história para enfatizar a importância da educação das meninas.
Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on how to cope with Covid-19 lockdown.
Le Dr Rasha Kelej, PDG de la Fondation Merck, présente une histoire pour souligner l'importance de l'éducation des filles.
Merck Foundations appreciate all the healthcare workers, local communities and governments around the world who are on the frontline working towards containing this coronavirus.
A Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation for World Earth Day
The pandemic has led to a horrifying increase in violence against women
Merck Foundation in partnership Ghana First Lady support casual and daily workers affected by Coronavirus lockdown
Merck Foundation decided to support African governments strategy to save the people's living and livelihood with the aim to integrate to the Covid-19 combat strategy
Reportage Responsables Et Éthiques Sur Covid-19 Présenté Par L’association Des Journalistes Du Ghana
A Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to sensitize our communities on how to keep safe and stay healthy physically and mentally
Merck foundation together with First Lady of Mozambique announce ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards
موسسة ميرك" الدولية الخيرية تدعم 500 أسرة عامل من المتضررين من فيروس كورونا المستجد بالتعاون مع الأورمان
Responsible and Ethical Reporting on COVID-19 Presented by Ghana Journalists Association
Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies announce ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards
A Key Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on COVID-19
A Message from Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, on the power of Physical Distancing
Merck Foundation Calls for Applications for Merck Africa Research Summit–MARS Awards 2020
Merck Foundation announce ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards for Asian Countries
Merck Foundation meet the President of Namibia to underscore their long-term partnership with the First Lady of Namibia to break infertility stigma
Merck Foundation in partnership with Namibia First Lady launch a children storybook to emphasize family values of love and respect from young age - The Story of Paulus and Limbikani
Merck Foundation to partner with Angola First Lady and Ministry of Health to build healthcare capacity and empower girls in education in Angola
Merck Foundation announces the winners of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Media Recognition Awards 2019 to break Infertility Stigma
Fundação Merck junto com a Primeira Dama de Moçambique Anunciam o Prémio de Jornalismo ‘Fique em Casa’
Interview with Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President, Merck More Than a Mother
La Fondation Merck célèbre la Journée Internationale de la Femme à travers sa campagne « Merck Plus Qu'une Mère »
La Fondation Merck s'associe à la Première Dame d'Angola et au Ministère de la Santé pour renforcer les capacités de soins de santé et autonomiser les filles dans l'éducation en Angola
La Fondation Merck annonce les gagnants des Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias « Merck Plus Qu'une Mère » 2019 pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité
La Fondation Merck avec La Première Dame du Mozambique annoncent les Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias « Restez à la Maison »
Entretien avec le Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President, Merck More Than a Mother
Fundação Merck em parceria com a Primeira Dama de Angola e o Ministério da Saúde para aumentar a capacidade de cuidados da saúde e empoderar as raparigas em educação em Angola
Merck Foundation provides ‘Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of Chad
Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day through its Merck Cancer Access Program
La Fondation Merck fournit la « Formation des Médias sur la Santé » en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Tchad
Merck Foundation partners with African Leaders in Sustainable Art and Interiors as part of its Sustainability Initiative
La Fondation Merck et La Première Dame du Ghana ont annoncé les gagnants des Prix de la Mode « Merck Plus Qu’une Mère » pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité
La Fondation Merck s'associe à des Leaders Africains de l'Art et des Créateurs Durables dans le cadre de son Initiative de Durabilité
Merck Foundation and Ghana First Lady announced the Winners of “Merck More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards to break Infertility Stigma
La Fondation Merck en collaboration avec La Première Dame du Tchad lance une histoire d'enfants dans le cadre de « Plus Qu'un Père »
Rasha Kelej, ‘CEO of Merck Foundation’, figure sur la liste des 100 Africains les Plus Influents 2019, pour avoir autonomisé de nombreuses femmes grâce au mouvement «Merck Plus Qu’une Mère»
La Fondation Merck célèbre la « Journée Mondiale du Diabète 2019 » en partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines et les Ministères de la Santé pour augmenter les experts en Diabète à l'échelle nationale.
"رشا قلج" ضمن قائمة الأكثر تأثيرا ونفوذا في أفريقيا لعام ٢٠١٩"
Merck Foundation together with Chad First Lady release a children story as part of “More Than a Father”
Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation makes it to the list of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019, for empowering many women through Merck More Than a Mother Movement
Dr Rasha Kelej Named Among Top 100 Most Influential Africans.
Local songs; A strong strategy to create awareness and empower women in Africa.
Chansons locales ; Une stratégie forte pour sensibiliser et autonomiser les femmes en Afrique.
President of Ghana, H.E. NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO inaugurates Merck Foundation 6th Edition of “Merck Africa Asia Luminary” to build Healthcare capacity in Africa and Asia
Merck to establish its Sustainability Centre at District 2020, Dubai
Merck Foundation marks “World Diabetes Day 2019” in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health to increase the Diabetes experts nationwide
Towards Women participation in Scientific Research in Africa
Leaving no girl behind: Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of Malawi, motivate girls to pursue sciences
La Première Dame du Burundi lance une chanson pour contribuer à la campagne « Merck Plus Qu’une Mère » et briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité
The First Lady of Burundi releases a song to contribute to Merck More Than a Mother and Break Infertility Stigma
Merck Foundation to conduct their UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit–MARS 2019 in Accra, Ghana
Merck Foundation announces the Winners of “Merck More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards in Zambia to break Infertility Stigma
Merck Foundation releases ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Local Song in partnership with The Gambia First Lady
Merck Foundation provides their first ‘Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of the Kingdom of Lesotho
La Fondation Merck fournit leur première « Formation des Médias sur la Santé » en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Zimbabwe
Merck Foundation provides their first ‘Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of Zimbabwe
The Story of Merck Foundation by Dr. Rasha Kelej
La Fondation Merck en partenariat avec l'Institut National du Cancer et le Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur d'Egypte pour former des oncologues africains
La Fondation Merck organise la 6ème Édition du « Merck Africa Asia Luminary » en Octobre 2019 au Ghana
Merck Foundation partners with National Cancer Institute and Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt to train African Oncologists
Merck Foundation to conduct 6th Edition of “Merck Africa Asia Luminary” October 2019 in Ghana
La Fondation Merck en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Malawi, lance une histoire pour enfants afin d'enseigner aux enfants et aux jeunes les valeurs familiales d'amour et de respect - L'histoire de Limbani et Takondwa
Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of Malawi launches a children story to teach children and youth family values of love and respect- The Story of Limbani and Takondwa
La Fondation Merck, en partenariat avec la Première Dame du Ghana, lance une histoire pour enseigner aux enfants et aux jeunes les valeurs familiales d’amour et de respect - L'histoire de Kofi
Merck Foundation launches first ‘Merck Foundation Health Media Training’ and Media and Fashion Awards in partnership with the First Lady of Malawi to break infertility stigma in the country.
La Fondation Merck s'associe à la Première Dame du Malawi pour renforcer les capacités de soins de santé et briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité dans le pays
Merck Foundation partners with the First Lady of Malawi to build healthcare capacity and break infertility stigma in the country
Merck Foundation together with First Lady of Malawi,introducing an inspiring story of Limbani and Takondwa
Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of Ghana launches a story to teach children and youth family values of love and respect- Kofi’s Story
La Fondation Merck lance la première « Formation des Médias sur la Santé » en partenariat avec la Première Dame de Guinée
Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of Guinea launches a children story to teach children and youth family values of love and respect- The Story of Abubaker and Fataou
La Fondation Merck, avec les Ministres de la Santé Africain, définit les interventions visant à briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité lors du congrès mondial de l'IFFS en Chine
Merck Foundation launches first ‘Merck Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of Guinea
Merck Foundation meets the First Lady of Guinea to plan the launch of their programs in the country
Merck Foundation together with First Lady of Malawi,introducing an inspiring story of Limbani and Takondwa
Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation in an exclusive cover interview with TW Magazine from Nigeria
Merck Foundation partners with the First Lady of Liberia to build healthcare capacity and break infertility stigma in the country
Dr. Rasha Kelej in an exclusive cover interview with Hope Magazine from Rwanda
Read an exclusive interview of Dr. Rasha Kelej with The Light magazine from Rwanda, where she speaks about the initiatives of Merck Foundation to de-stigmatize Infertility
Dr. Rasha Kelej in an exclusive cover interview with Glow Magazine from Zambia
La Fondation Merck célèbre la « Journée Mondiale de l'Hypertension 2019 » avec ses programmes continus visant à améliorer les soins de l'hypertension et du diabète dans les Africains et Asiatiques
Merck Foundation marks “World Hypertension Day 2019” by their continuous programs of advancing hypertension and diabetes care in African and Asian countries
Merck Foundation and Manipal Academy of Higher Education signs MoU to Train Embryologists from Africa and Asia
Merck Foundation partners with the University of Malaya to build healthcare capacity in Africa and Asia with a special focus on Diabetes, Oncology and Infertility
La Fondation Merck a rencontré la Première Dame du Kenya pour souligner son engagement à renforcer les capacités de soins de santé dans le pays
La Fondation Merck réunit 15 Premières Dames Africaines pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité
Merck Foundation met the First Lady of Kenya to underscore their commitment to build healthcare capacity in the country
Merck Foundation brings together 15 African First Ladies to break the stigma of Infertility
MeRck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit
La Fondation Merck organise « sa première formation des médias sur la santé » en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Burundi
La Fondation Merck rencontre Le Président et La Première Dame du Burundi pour lancer leurs programmes dans le pays
Merck Foundation to organize ‘their first Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of Burundi
Merck Foundation meets the President and the First Lady of Burundi to launch their programs in the country
La Fondation Merck célèbre la Journée Internationale de la Femme en partenariat avec Les Premières Dames d’Afrique pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité
La Fondation Merck rencontre Le Président et La Première Dame de Zambie pour lancer leurs programmes dans le pays
Merck Foundation marks International Women’s Day through partnering with Africa’s First Ladies to break stigma of infertility
Merck Foundation meets the Head of State and the First Lady of Zambia to launch their programs in the country
La Fondation Merck lance un Appel à Candidatures pour le « Merck More Than a Mother » Fashion Awards en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Ghana.
In partnership with the First Lady of Ghana, Merck Foundation Calls for Applications for Media Recognition Awards 2018 to eliminate infertility stigma
Merck Foundation Calls for Applications for “Merck More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards in partnership with Ghana First Lady.
En partenariat avec la Première Dame du Ghana, La Fondation Merck lance un appel à candidatures pour « Media Recognition Awards 2018 » afin d’éliminer la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité
La Fondation Merck a lancé ses programmes en partenariat avec La Première Dame du Ghana et le Ministère de la Santé
Merck Foundation partners with National Cancer Institute of Egypt to provide Master Degree in Medical Oncology for African Doctors
Merck Foundation launched their programs in partnership with Ghana’s First Lady and Ministry of Health
La Fondation Merck en partenariat avec l’Institut National du Cancer d’Egypte fournira un Master en Oncologie Médicale aux Médecins Africains