Germany – The Germany-based international non-profit organization, Merck Foundation, has named Liberia’s First Lady Clar Marie Weah as Ambassador for its “Merch More than a Mother” program. The Merck Foundation is the Philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany and it works to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Its “Merck More Than a Mother” initiative aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education and health and by changing mind-sets. With the new title, Mrs. Weah is expected to promote the More than a Mother Initiative in Liberia with the support and collaboration of Merck Foundation. The office of the first lady in collaboration with relevant government institutions will select prospective candidates and forward them to the Merck Foundation for consideration.

Source: Front Page Africa May 02, 2019 13:52 UTC