Merck Foundation Congratulates Burundi’s First Lady and Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza on the 2026 United Nations Population Award
The Merck Foundation has congratulated the First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, and her organization, Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza, for winning the 2026 United Nations Population Award. The award recognizes the foundation's significant contributions to health, education, and community well-being in Burundi.
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This recognition highlights the impact of international philanthropic partnerships in addressing critical social and health challenges in developing nations.
Gitega, Burundi & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, congratulates H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of the Republic of Burundi, on the prestigious international recognition of Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza, which she chairs, as the recipient of the 2026 United Nations Population Award in the institutional category.
The award, presented at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, recognizes the outstanding contribution of Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza towards improving the health, education and well-being of communities in Burundi.
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative, MFFLI, said: “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my dear sister, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of the Republic of Burundi , and to Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza on receiving the prestigious 2026 United Nations Population Award in the institutional category.
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