Merck Foundation and African First Ladies announce “More Than a Mother” Africa Song Awards 2021 to support girl education. “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” is a strong movement that aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education and change of mind-sets. This powerful campaign supports governments in defining policies to enhance access to regulated, safe, effective and equitable fertility care solutions. It defines interventions to break the stigma around infertile women and raises awareness about infertility prevention, management and male infertility. In partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information, Education & Gender, academia, policymakers, International fertility societies, media and art, the initiative also provides training for fertility specialists and embryologists to build and advance fertility care capacity in Africa and developing countries.

With “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, we have initiated a cultural shift to de-stigmatize infertility at all levels: By improving awareness, training local experts in the fields of fertility care and media, building advocacy in cooperation with African First Ladies and women leaders and by supporting childless women in starting their own small businesses. It’s all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to live a fulfilling life, with or without a child.

Prizes

More Than a Mother Africa Song Awards should have the following prizes

• First Prize: $1,000
• Second Prize: $700
• Third Prize: $500

Eligibility

• All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG on MP3 with the aim to Empower Girls and Women through Education and at all levels.

Application

Applicants should share their work as an Audio File or YouTube link on: [email protected] The Subject line of the mail should mention: Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2021. The application should specify their name, country and contact details in the mail.

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