Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2025

 

Call for Application is now closed

Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS “More Than a Mother” 2025 have been 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.

How to Apply

Merck Foundation Fashion Awards "More Than a Mother" Committee:

The committee is formed to select the winners in an unbiased manner, based on evaluating the practicality of including clear and simple messages to sensitize the communities about Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls’ Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment at all levels, in each design in line with the objectives of the Merck Foundation More Than a Mother campaign to raise awareness within the communities.

Chaired by:
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation and
President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign

Members:
Mr. Leonard Saika
Senior Program Director, Merck Foundation

Ms. Mehak Handa
Senior Manager, Communication and Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation 

Ms. Kanaga Janani Chandrasekaran
Manager, Communication and Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation

Winners will be notified personally via email, followed by a press release for public announcement and on the Merck Foundation and partners website and social media channels.

*Personal Data. In connection with this application, Merck Foundation will collect your personal data (“Personal Data”) such as your name, contact information, name of your employer, your work experience (where applicable), personal photo and the additional information required during the application. By completing and submitting this application, you provide consent to Merck Foundation to process such Personal Data for the following purposes: (i) Public announcement through press releases and on Merck Foundation and partners website and social media channels. (ii) Future Merck Foundation Activities and programs,  (iii) publication of data about transfers of values (when and where applicable). Merck Foundation may share your Personal Data provided in this application (i) with its service providers and partners that process Personal Data on its behalf and (ii) with other affiliated organizations of Merck Foundation for the purpose of processing this application and awards.