Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Movement

"Merck Foundation More Than a Mother" 
'Say No to Infertility Stigma' 

"Merck Foundation More Than a Mother" is a strong movement that aims to empower infertile and childless women through access to information, education, health and change of mindset. This powerful campaign supports in defining policies and interventions to build quality and equitable Reproductive and Fertility Care Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Raise Awareness about Infertility Prevention and Male Infertility. In partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information, Education & Gender, Academia, Policymakers, International Fertility Societies, Media and Art, this initiative also provides training for Fertility specialists and Embryologists to build and advance Fertility care capacity in Africa, Asia and developing countries. 

With "Merck Foundation More Than a Mother", we have initiated a cultural shift to de-stigmatize infertility at all levels. By improving awareness, training local experts in the fields of Fertility care and media, building advocacy in cooperation with African and Asian First Ladies and women leaders and by supporting childless women in starting their own small businesses. It’s all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to lead a fulfilling life, with or without a child. 

The Ambassadors of "Merck Foundation More Than a Mother" are: 

"Merck Foundation More Than a Father" is a twin campaign of "Merck Foundation More Than a Mother", which focuses on Fertility being a Shared Responsibility as infertility affects both men and women equally. About 50% of the causes of infertility are due to or include male factors. 

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