The Educating Linda program by Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies, has provided more than 1,500 annual scholarships for schoolgirls across 21 African countries.
ACCRA, Ghana: Merck Foundation declared Ghana First Lady as the Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education.
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Ghana in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana & Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, H.E. Mrs. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign said, “It is a great pleasure to meet our long-term partner and my dear sister, The First Lady of Ghana & Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, to officially launch programs, Educating Linda and Scholarships Program, in partnership with her office and the Lordina Foundation, to support girl education in the country.
As a part of Educating Linda, we are providing annual scholarships to 40 high-performing yet underprivileged Ghanian schoolgirls, till they finish their education. Our aim is to ensure that financial challenges never stand in the way of their dreams and potential. We strongly believe that educating a girl empowers not only her, but also her family, community, and future generations.”
H.E. Mrs. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, First Lady of Ghana & Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, expressed, “I am very happy to welcome the Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO to our country. We officially launched the Merck Foundation Educating Linda program, through which we are providing annual scholarships to our 40 deserving schoolgirls to support their education until they graduate. This program is very close to my heart, as I strongly believe that educating girls contributes significantly to the social and economic development of our nation.”
During the program, the Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, together with the First Lady of Ghana, took the opportunity to meet and encourage the Ghanian schoolgirls who are the beneficiaries of the Educating Linda program, and to hear directly from them and their parents about the impact the scholarships have had on their lives.
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