Merck Foundation seeks 'Stay At Home' Media Recognition Awards applications for Asian journalists

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. DJÈNÈ CONDÉ, The First Lady of Guinea; H.E. FATIMA MAADA BIO; The First Lady of Sierra Leone; H.E. Prof. GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, The First Lady of Malawi; H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia; H.E. DENISE NKURUNZIZA, The First Lady of Burundi; H.E. AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, The First Lady of Niger; H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic; H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Ghana; H.E. CLAR MARIE WEAH, The First Lady of Liberia; H.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The First Lady of Congo Brazzaville; H.E. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia; H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe; H.E. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady of Botswana; H.E. Dr. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique and Former First Lady of Mauritania. (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany is calling for ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards applications for journalists in Asian countries.

Themed ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’, the awards are open to all journalists from print, online, radio and multimedia platforms.

According to the foundation’s chief executive officer, Dr Rasha Kelej in a statement, the ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Award will encourage media to sensitise the communities.

“Raising awareness about coronavirus in our communities will contribute to supporting health workers who are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, it will also enhance their great efforts in leading community dialogue to address fears and questions. Our hearts and thoughts are with them”.

More than one winner will be chosen from each category. The most creative and influential media work aiming to raise awareness and sensitising communities about this alarming topic at a regular basis will be eligible to win.

Entries can be submitted until June 30 via email to submit@merck-foundation.com, along with details (including name, gender, country, media house, email address and mobile number) and entry as an attachment.

For each platform category, the prize money is up to US$500. (US$1 = RM4.322)

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