Merck⁤ Foundation Launches 15th Episode of​ ‘Our Africa by⁢ Merck Foundation’ ‌TV Program

The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Germany’s Merck ‌KGaA, has launched the 15th episode of its groundbreaking TV program ‘Our ‍Africa by Merck Foundation’ on ⁢its⁤ social media handles.

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a‍ pan-African television program conceptualized, ⁢produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of the Merck Foundation. ​The program features African fashion‍ designers, singers, ​and prominent experts, ‍aiming to raise awareness and create culture ⁤change across Africa.

The TV program ⁤currently airs on ⁢KTN Home in Kenya, every Saturday at 5 pm and is repeated every Thursday at 6:30 am.

A Message from⁤ Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation

“I would like‍ to thank ⁤our viewers and followers on social media ⁤for the excellent feedback we have been receiving for our ⁣TV program ​-⁢ ‘Our Africa by Merck​ Foundation’. I have been very​ touched by ​all the⁢ messages we have been getting on our social media‍ appreciating​ the TV program.‌ The⁣ 15th episode ⁤is a summary of ⁢all the ‌topics ‍we have been discussing⁣ on the TV program​ so far.

The aim of the TV program‌ ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is to contribute to sensitizing communities about ⁢various social‍ and health issues⁤ such as ⁤ending FGM, ending child marriage, preventing GBV, ‍breaking the‌ infertility stigma, supporting ​women’s education, awareness of diabetes and a ‌healthy⁤ lifestyle, coronavirus ⁣awareness, sustainable fashion, ⁢and more.

I would ⁤also like ‍to thank our viewers for the incredible ⁣response we have been ⁣getting, this is really inspiring and very encouraging. On top of that, ⁤I’d especially like to⁣ acknowledge the love we’ve been ‍receiving from our social media followers,⁣ it’s amazing.”