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Business Wire India - Multimedia: Digest for March 09, 2024

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  • From Women to Women: Merck Foundation marks International Women's Day 2024 through their "More Than a Mother" program that was launched in 2016 to empower women living with infertile through access to information, health and change of mindset.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa's First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark 'International Women's Day 2024', through their historic campaign "More Than a Mother".

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of "More Than a Mother" stated, "Happy International Women's Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower them.

We at Merck Foundation, together with First Ladies of Africa, mark Women's Day every day through our "More Than a Mother" campaign, which is a strong and unique movement that aims to empower women living with infertility stigma through access to information, education, change of mindset, and economic empowerment."

Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" is a powerful campaign that defines interventions to build quality and equitable Reproductive and Fertility Care Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Raise Awareness about Infertility Prevention and Male Infertility.

"I am happy that we at the Merck Foundation, are contributing to building and advancing fertility care capacity in Africa and Asia, to support childless women and couples. I am very proud to share that we have provided till today more than 545 scholarships of Embryology, Fertility and Reproductive care to young doctors from 39 different countries.

Many of our Alumni are trained to be the first local experts in their countries, where they never used to have local embryologists or fertility specialists before our program, such as The Gambia, Burundi, Guinea, Chad, Niger, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Congo and more.

Together with African First Ladies, and other important partners, we are making history and reshaping the landscape of fertility & Reproductive care across Africa and beyond," added Dr. Kelej.

According to WHO data, more than 180 million couples in developing countries - that is 1 in every 4 couples, suffer from infertility. In many cultures in Africa, infertility is a huge stigma. Women are solely blamed for failing to conceive and the social stigma of childlessness, especially for women leads to isolation and stigmatization and results in discrimination and ostracism. This mostly also leads to divorce or physical or psychological violence. As a part of "More Than a Mother" Campaign, Merck Foundation has launched many initiatives to break this stigma and create a culture shift.

Merck Foundation has also been empowering childless and infertile women through their "Empowering Berna" initiative under their "More Than a Mother" movement. This initiative helps women who cannot be treated for infertility anymore by helping them get trained to establish small businesses so that they can be independent and rebuild their lives. Through 'Empowering Berna', the lives of many infertile women have been transformed in many African countries like Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Niger, Malawi, and many more.

"It's all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to lead a fulfilling life, with or without a child," added Dr. Kelej.

Moreover, Merck Foundation has trained more than 3000 media representatives from more than 35 countries to raise community awareness and break the stigma around infertility and infertile and childless women.

Merck Foundation in partnership with Africa's First Ladies, has also launched 'More Than Mother' Children's storybook to emphasize strong family values of love and respect from a young age which will reflect on eliminating the stigma of infertility and the resulted domestic violence in the future. The storybooks have been localized for each country and in three languages, English, French and Portuguese to better connect with the young readers. The book will soon also be converted to an animation film.

Read More Than a Mother Story here:
https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/public/uploads/digital_library/1709299625_510e3ec3a0cc920555d0.pdf

Merck Foundation's pan African TV program "Our Africa", that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and features African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa, has many episodes dedicated to raise awareness about infertility and breaking infertility stigma.

Merck Foundation's pan African TV program "Our Africa", that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and features African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa, has many episodes dedicated to raise awareness about infertility and breaking infertility stigma.

Watch the episodes here:
Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BONCtUJZLHI
Episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqobIDOHc4E&feature=youtu.be
Episode 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXkB6sYb2Rw

Merck Foundation has also released about 30 songs, many of these songs have been created with the aim to break the infertility stigma, as a part of their "More Than a Mother" campaign. Listen to some of the songs here:
 
  1. Watch, share & subscribe to the 'Plus qu'une MERE' composed and sung by Ms. Lucky-Lou, the daughter of The President and The First Lady of Burundi: https://youtu.be/EEUjxjqlHv0
  2. Watch, share & subscribe to the "More Than a Mother" song by Cwesi Oteng and Adina from Ghana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ6ZprqAAJs
  3. Watch, share & subscribe to the "More Than a Mother" song by Zambian Soul Singer Wezi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcRAHDuCjak
  4. Watch, share & subscribe to the "More Than a Mother" song by Sunita Daffeh from the Gambia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb0SEqMO0Sc

Listen to all "More than a Mother" songs here:
https://merck-foundation.com/our-programs/Merck-Foundation-More-Than-a-Mother/Local-Songs-and-Children-Stories

"To address this important issue of breaking infertility stigma and also a wide range of other social issues, we annually launch Merck Foundation 'More Than a Mother' Awards in partnership with African First Ladies. I would also like to invite the African Community of Media, Fashion, Filmmaking, and Musicians, students, and potential talents in these fields to apply for the awards this year by sharing their creative work on submit@merck-foundation.com," concluded Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.
 

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Business Wire India

In a compelling session at India Global Forum's Annual Investment Summit 'NXT10' on 6 March on the power of storytelling and communication, bestselling authors Amish Tripathi and Jeffrey Archer shared insights into their craft and the impact storytelling has on shaping narratives.

Drawing parallels between leadership and storytelling, Tripathi cited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's example as someone inspiring others to believe in a shared vision. "A good leader in many ways has to be a good storyteller," he explained. "He actually has to see that dream, believe that dream, convince others that it's worth it walking the path towards a dream."

"I genuinely worship the Gods I write about. I don't do what could be called creative liberties. What I do is a respectful reinterpretation." Tripathi said, explaining his approach to Indian mythology.

Tripathi emphasised the instinctual nature of storytelling. "Storytelling is essentially the art of grabbing attention," he remarked. "It just comes instinctively, you just have to be able to read the room, read the person you're talking to and just come to instinctively what you must say."

Archer, renowned for several bestsellers including 'Kane and Abel' and 'The Clifton Chronicles,' also underscored the importance of simplicity in storytelling. "Storytelling mustn't become convoluted, it mustn't become complicated," he insisted.

"We are storytellers and that is a God-given gift. Too many people think that writing is something they can just do one weekend. I've been doing it for 40 years and it is hard work... I do 14 drafts of every book and even after 40 years and 30 books, it isn't getting any easier. If anything, it's more demanding because of fans out there, particularly in India. So, you can't let the standard down," Archer said.

Quoting noted Indian author RK Narayan, Archer highlighted the significance of authenticity. "I can't write an Indian novel. That can be done by Amish since he has the feel for it, the history of it. I am an Englishman. I can write about politics, theatre, business, and even engineering. RK Narayan taught us, 'You can only write about a small village in India if you have lived in a small village in India.'"

Click here to watch the sessions and access photos from the day here.
Business Wire India

Impetus Group proudly marks International Women's Day with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace for women. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, Impetus stands as a beacon for gender equality, exemplifying a workplace where women thrive and contribute significantly.

Impetus is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for women, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through mentorship programs, skill-building initiatives, and flexible work arrangements, the company ensures that every woman has the resources and encouragement needed to excel in her career.

At the heart of Impetus's success is its inclusive culture, where diversity is not just embraced but celebrated. The company recognizes the unique strengths that women bring to the workplace and actively promotes an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and included.

On the occasion, grand celebrations unfolded across locations. Women were made to feel extra special with curated activities, SHEroes connect sessions, and fun games. The festivities aimed to not only honor the achievements of women but also create an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie.

Arushi Verma, Associate Technical Architect, Cloud & Data Engineering, Impetus Bengaluru says: "As a woman at Impetus, I've found a workplace that encourages my growth and values my contributions. The support I've received has been instrumental in shaping my career. It's truly empowering to be part of an organization that champions equality."

Nidhi Kumari, Senior Software Engineer, Cloud & Data Engineering, Impetus Indore says: "At Impetus, diversity is not just a buzzword; it's a lived reality. I've experienced an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Being surrounded by empowering colleagues has made my journey here incredibly fulfilling."
 
Sanjeev, CHRO, shared his thoughts:
"At Impetus, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is key to innovation and success. On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of our talented women and renew our commitment to providing an environment where everyone can thrive."

Impetus Group continues its journey toward building a workplace where women are not just included but are integral to the organization's success.
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