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Table of Contents On World Environment Day, Punjab Police Goes Green with RoundGlass Foundation; 75 Officers Plant 500 Trees in Mohali Merck Foundation CEO in Partnership with African First Ladies Announce Winners of Their FASHION Awards 2022 to Raise Awareness About Diabetes, Hypertension and Healthy Lifestyle

On World Environment Day, Punjab Police Goes Green with RoundGlass Foundation; 75 Officers Plant 500 Trees in Mohali Friday 09 June 2023 05:40 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India On World Environment Day today, RoundGlass Foundation planted Mohali city's first mini forest in collaboration with SAS Nagar Police. This is the first such collaboration between Punjab Police and RoundGlass Foundation, and 75 police officers participated in the event held at Police Lines Mohali to show their support. This included senior officers such as Inspector General Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Senior Superintendent Police Dr Sandeep Garg, Superintendent Police Dr Jyoti Yadav, and Assistant Superintendent Police, Dera Bassi Dr Darpan Ahluwalia. The event attracted over 100 people which included celebrities and influencers such as actor Kartar Cheema, singer-actor Gurjaaz and fitness influencer Vaishnavi who planted trees in support of #KhakiGoesGreen campaign of RoundGlass Foundation. More than 500 saplings of native trees were planted in the Police Line complex, as part of a larger drive to plant 50,000 trees across Punjab on World Environment Day. In fact, this was the 1000th mini forest planted by RoundGlass Foundation in Punjab. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Bhullar said, "The police force works 24x7 in the service of the people and this can sometimes take a toll on our wellbeing. A natural green space, such as this mini forest, can help our men and women in khaki to unwind, rest and revitalize. We'd like to thank RoundGlass Foundation for helping us plant this mini forest in Police Line and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the police force." Shri Vishal Chowla, Leader RoundGlass Foundation, thanked all the dignitaries and the police staff for contributing to the plantation activity and said, "RoundGlass Foundation is working to build a better Punjab by enabling the wellbeing of all its individuals and communities and this includes our police. We are delighted and humbled to first time partner with Punjab Police in planting this mini forest, which will provide an enabling space for our policemen and women to rest, connect and rejuvenate. It is an expression of our gratitude towards police and their selfless service to us." Studies have found mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and burnout are rampant in the police force but are often downplayed. Police operate in difficult and dangerous situations, putting in long hours at work including on important festivals. As a result, they often lose out on family time and social connections leading to poor mental health. "We need to address these challenges and creating access to green spaces and to wellbeing practices such as meditation and yoga can be a starting point of this journey," Shri Chowla added. The plantation activity was preceded by an invigorating meditation session for the police. RoundGlass Foundation also launched #KhakiGoesGreen campaign on its social media to create awareness about this unique partnership and how planting trees can help enhance the wellbeing of all. RoundGlass Foundation through its Plant for Punjab programme is committed to planting 1 billion trees in the state. Since 2019, 1,448,208 native trees have been planted across 1,116 villages under this programme, which promotes responsible environmental practices and care for biodiversity, creates germ-plasm conservation banks, and reduces carbon output, protecting against future ecological degradation. RoundGlass Foundation has been working towards building a better Punjab for the past five years and has impacted more than 17 lakh lives in 1700 villages by planting more than 14 lakh native trees, setting up 156 waste management units, empowering children through sports and education and providing opportunities to rural women.

Merck Foundation CEO in Partnership with African First Ladies Announce Winners of Their FASHION Awards 2022 to Raise Awareness About Diabetes, Hypertension and Healthy Lifestyle Friday 09 June 2023 07:41 AM UTC+00 Business Wire India Merck Foundation CEO, African First Ladies announce winners of their Fashion Awards 2022 to empower infertile women, end child marriage & support girl education.   Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2023 for two Merck Foundation FASHION Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards "More Than a Mother" to address 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. Merck Foundation FASHION Awards "Diabetes and Hypertension" to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa. ​​ Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies, announced the winners of Merck Foundation's two FASHION Awards "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes and Hypertension" 2022. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, President of "More than a Mother" campaign emphasized, "I am very proud to announce today the winners of our Merck Foundation FASHION Awards "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes and Hypertension" in partnership with my dear sisters, African First Ladies. Congratulations to all 23 winners. I loved the unique designs they shared with us and the messages on the outfits creatively conveyed important messages in line with the theme of the awards. I welcome our winners to our 'Fashion & Art 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 theme of "More Than a Mother" FASHION Awards was to raise awareness on any 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 and the theme of "Diabetes and Hypertension" FASHION Awards was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in the African countries. Here is the list of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards "More Than a Mother" 2022 Winners: FIRST POSITION: 1.   Charles Kaigwa Madambo, Kenya 2.   Esther Awukubea, Ghana 3.   Chanda Chola, Zambia 4.   Oladipupo blessing, Nigeria 5.   David Kwabena Appiah, Ghana 6.   Ishola Adeyemi Theophilus, Nigeria 7.   Oloyede Eniola, Nigeria 8.   Adebayo Balikis Ireti, Nigeria   SECOND POSITION: 9.   Ambe Odette Awah (Ody Fachy), Ghana 10. Rhoda Makena Mutegi, Kenya 11. Joel Musasa, Namibia 12. Fatou Aïcha Gaye , Senegal 13. Libi Schmidt, Namibia   Here are the Winner of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards "Diabetes & Hypertension"  2022: FIRST POSITION:   1.   Nelly Banda, Zambia 2.   Simo Fotso Sidorova, Cameroon 3.   Nuru Pelekamoyo, Tanzania 4.   Eric Adomako, Ghana 5.   Clare Asiimwe, Uganda 6.   Linda Mensah, Ghana 7.   Chewe Manase, Zambia 8.   Dorcas Baliki, Ghana SECOND POSITION: 9.   Jude Aryeetey, Ghana 10. Bridgette Prah, Ghana   Merck Foundation CEO has also conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted 'Our Africa by Merck Foundation', a pan African TV program to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa. The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations of many countries like KTV in Kenya, NTV in Uganda, and GH One TV in Ghana and ZNBC in Zambia, AYV in Sierra Leone and LTV, Liberia, and it immediately captured the attention and hearts of millions of viewers across Africa. "Our Africa" TV Program will soon be broadcast on TV 3 in Ghana, BTV in Botswana, KTN in Kenya and QTV in The Gambia. "Our Africa" TV Program is currently on social media handles of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube) and Merck Foundation (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube). Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej further added, "I would also like to announce the Call for Applications for the 2023 Edition of the two Merck Foundation FASHION Awards 'More Than a Mother' and 'Diabetes & Hypertension', in partnership with African First Ladies." For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards "More Than a Mother" 2023, 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. For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 "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 For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards "More Than a Mother" 2023: 30th September 2023. For Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 "Diabetes & Hypertension": 30th October 2023.   How to Apply? Please share original sketches as attachment(s) on: submit@merck-foundation.com The subject line of the mail should mention: Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS "More Than a Mother" 2023 OR Merck Foundation FASHION AWARDS "Diabetes & Hypertension" 2023 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. Click on the link below to download Merck Foundation App https://www.merck-foundation.com/MF_StoreRedirection Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard Facebook: Merck Foundation Twitter: @MerckFoundation YouTube: MerckFoundation Instagram: Merck Foundation Flickr: Merck Foundation Website: www.merck-foundation.com

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