Dr. Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, has emphasised the role of families and communities in helping girls reach their potential. She said girls should be encouraged to learn, pursue their ambitions and fulfil their potential, noting that limits are sometimes spoken openly and sometimes appear in everyday decisions about whose education receives priority. Through Merck Foundation's "Educating Linda" programme and partnerships with African First Ladies, she advocates a broader approach to girls' education that combines educational opportunities with sustained efforts to change expectations surrounding girls at home and in their communities.
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