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.”