Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” campaign. Winners were announced for the following Awards:
Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2021 the theme for which was to deliver strong and influential messages about Breaking Infertility stigma, Empowering Girls and Women through Education at all levels
Merck Foundation “Make your own Mask” Fashion Awards 2021 the theme for which was to create designs that display messages to encourage people to wear masks to show they and to protect themselves and their loved ones from the ongoing coronavirus global health issue
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, President of “More than a Mother” campaign emphasized, “I am extremely happy and proud to announce the winners of Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2021 and Merck Foundation “Make your own Mask” Fashion Awards 2021, together with my dear sisters the African First Ladies. Big congratulations to our 21 winners, I loved all the designs they sent us and I appreciate their creativity. I also welcome them to our newly established ‘Fashion with Purpose’ community, as I strongly believe that Fashion and Art play a significant role in raising awareness about health and sensitive social topics and can bring about a culture shift in Africa”.
The Winners from Ghana were personally awarded by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Ghana. She will also be awarding the winners of Zambia during her upcoming visit to the country.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej also included the winners of past editions of Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” on “Our Africa by Merck Foundation”, a TV program to raise awareness on critical social and health issues through the Fashion with Purpose Community. The TV program is also being broadcasted on KTN, Kenya and NTV, Uganda, LNTV, Liberia, and also posted on all social media channels of Merck Foundation and of KTN, NTV, GH One TV and LNTV.
Here is the list of Award Winners:
Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2021
GHANA
Solace Akos Sakah
Linda Mensah
Destinee Mouanda Biyeri
Pwatani Theresa
David Kwabena Appaih
Catherine Natang
NAMIBIA
Ngatendwe Hope Gowera
Siuna Birindwa Genese
Rebecca Uukongo
Risto Elizabeth
Joel Musasa
NIGERIA
Blessing Dangom
Elamah Ahmat
Adebayo Adedotun Promise
ZAMBIA
Kasonde Makangila
Gibstar Makangila jr
ZIMBABWE
Chewe Manase
Merck Foundation “Make your own Mask” Fashion Awards 2021
ZAMBIA
Tepwanji Mpetemoya & Mwiche Songolo
Linda Ngwira
MAURITIUS
Neerooa Aalia Bibi Firdaus
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasized, “We have announced Call for Applications for two Fashion Awards of Merck Foundation, this year.”
The First one is Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022, announced in partnership with African First Ladies. 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.
The second one is Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”, announced in partnership with African First Ladies. All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension”.
Who can apply?
All African Fashion Students and Designers.
Last Date of Submission
30th October 2022
How to Apply?
Please share original sketches as attachment(s) on: su****@me**************.com
The subject line of the mail should mention: Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2022 OR Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
Please specify your name, institution name, country, and contact details in the mail.
Prize money: 10 winners will be granted $500 each to execute their designs
