Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany mark “World Health Day” 2022 together with 20 African First Ladies with the announcement of 8 important awards on health and social issues for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields.
This year on World Health Day, Merck foundation announced two themes of Awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians/ Singers. The themes of the two categories of awards are –
1) Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls’ Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and/ or Women Empowerment at all levels
2) Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
“I look forward to receiving all your exciting entries”, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasized.
Details of the Awards:
1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Submission deadline: 30th July 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3LQdh9U) to view more details.
2. Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022:
All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Submission deadline: 30th July 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3xb1jTR) to view more details.
3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Submission deadline: 30th July 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3DMPvbM)to view more details.
4. Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Submission deadline: 30th July 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3ujp1f7) to view more details.
5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”:
Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/35MMHyO) to view more details.
6. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3LKBMoL) to view more details.
7. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3x6Mv930 to view more details.
8. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3jfvOjC) to view more details.
