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HAG 100 Most Impactful Change Makers in Africa.
The Humanitarian Awards Global is proud to unveil the
esteemed list of 100 Most Impactful Change Makers in Africa for 2022,
representing diverse sectors of change makers impacting lives.
Our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation
of Global change makers who are dedicated to transforming lives and challenging
the status quo. In pursuit of this objective, the Humanitarian Awards Global
has released its annual publication, highlighting, and celebrating the
outstanding achievements of these extraordinary individuals in Africa.
The Humanitarian Awards Global is steadfast in its
commitment to redefining the narrative surrounding change makers through award
ceremonies, educational initiatives, summits, and ranking publications.
The rigorous selection process for these distinguished
individuals comprises nominations, extensive background checks on their impact
activities, and evaluations by our board to determine the top 100 honourees for
the year under review. Key criteria used in the evaluation process include
leadership drive, influence, consistency, and, most importantly, community and
social impact. Each year, the list is refreshed, with previously recognized
change makers maintaining their position if their contributions continue to
meet our stringent criteria, while new names of exceptional change makers are
also introduced.
This publication provides these agents of change with a
significant platform to be inspired and to continue pursuing their passion for
transforming lives and making a positive impact in their respective
communities.
We present to you the esteemed list of Humanitarian
Awards Global's 100 Most Impactful Change Makers: Africa 2022, organized in
alphabetical order.
Abena Osei-Poku-Ghana-Managing Director, Absa Bank
Ghana Ltd |
Abiola Bawuah-Nigeria-ED/CEO, UBA Africa |
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin - Nigeria- Founder, Pearls
Africa Foundation |
Agnes Binagwaho - Rwanda- Minister of Health and Vice
Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity |
Alhassan Susso, Gambia - Educator and founder of the
African Leadership Group |
Amadu Mohammed-Ghana-Helping girls inlearn to code. |
Amina J. Mohammed- Nigeria: Deputy Secretary-General,
United Nations |
Ariana Oluwole-Sierra Leone-Providing access to early
childhood education and mental health care. |
Aya Chebbi - Tunisia -Activist, blogger, and the
first-ever African Union Youth Envoy. |
Beatrice Agyemang Abbey-Ghana-CEO Media General |
Beldina Opiyo-Omolo, Kenya - Advocate for women's
rights and founder of The Light Box |
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu - Ethiopia- Entrepreneur and
founder of soleRebels, a footwear brand that uses recycled materials and
employs local artisans. |
Betty Adera -Kenya-Social Advocate for Peace and
Justice |
Betty Makoni - Zimbabwe: She founded the Girl Child
Network, which provides shelter, education, and counseling to girls who have
been abused or forced into early marriages. |
Bience Gawanas -Namibia- lawyer and advocate for
women's health and rights |
Bogolo Kenewendo-Botswana - Africa Director &
Special Advisor, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions |
Boniface Mwangi - Kenya -Photojournalist and activist
who has campaigned against police brutality, corruption, and social
inequality. . |
Brenda Katushemererwe, Uganda - Founder of Women in
Technology Uganda |
Chef Elijah Amoo Addo-Ghana-Founder and Executive
Director of Food for All Africa, West Africa's first and largest food bank in
Ghana |
Chouchou Namegabe - Congo-Journalist and advocate for
survivors of sexual violence |
Christelle Kwizera, Rwanda - Founder of Water Access
Rwanda |
David Sengeh - Sierra Leone - Engineer and social
entrepreneur who is the founder of Global Minimum Inc |
Divine Ndhlukula, Zimbabwe - Advocate for women's
entrepreneurship and founder of SECURICO Security Services |
Doreen Moracha - Kenya: She started the "Because
Womxn" campaign to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence
faced by women, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS. |
Dr Daniel Masaba- Uganda- A practicing medical
doctor a passionate poultry farmer. |
Dr Ola Brown – Nigeria- Founder of Health Cap Africa |
Dr Victor Abbey FCILG MIoD-Ghana-Strategic Leadership.
Risk and Change Management Consultant |
Dr. Denis Mukwege - Democratic Republic of Congo -Human
rights activist and founded the Panzi Hospital, which specializes in the
treatment of survivors of sexual violence |
Dr. Farida Allaghi - Libyan Women's Rights Activist and
Politician |
Dr. Genevieve Pearl Duncan Obuobi-Ghana-Lead Consultant
on Cx, Leadership and SME, Tarragon Edge Limited. Country Chair G100 (Youth
Enterprise and Leadership Wing) |
Dr. Georges Bwelle -Cameroon- Trekking through mud,
rivers and jungle to provide free medical care |
Dr. Hawa Abdi - Somalia: She founded a hospital and
refugee camp in war-torn Somalia, providing medical care, education, and food
to thousands of displaced people. |
Dr. Helena Ndume-Namibia-Giving hundreds of people
their sight back for free |
Dr. Jane Aronson- Ethiopia- Founder and CEO of the
Worldwide Orphans Foundation |
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Nigeria-Director-General of
the World Trade Organization and former Nigerian Minister of Finance |
Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo-Ghana-Certified High-Performance
Coach and Philanthropist |
Ekhlas Ahmed - Human Rights Activist and Founder of the
Darfur Women Network |
Ekow Mensah-Ghana-Passionate about raising African
Women Millionaires (WomanRising), Empowering Young People to Start & Grow
Businesses, Promoting SDG, ESG & DEI & Building a Unicorn Startup. |
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia: First female president
of Liberia and Nobel Peace laureate |
Fatima Mohammed Habib- Nigeria-Social entrepreneur and
founder of Advocacy for Human Value Foundation |
Fatoumata Ba - Senegal -Activist and the founder of
JokkoSanté, an organization that provides health care services to people in
rural Senegal using mobile technology. |
Fred Swaniker - Ghana-Founder of the African Leadership
Group, which operates several institutions focused on training and developing
young African leaders. |
Graça Machel - Mozambic- Politician and humanitarian |
H.E. Bineta Diop -Senegalese- Special Envoy on Women,
Peace and Security, African Union Commission |
Hauwa Ibrahim - Nigerian Lawyer and Human Rights
Activist |
Hon: Andy Okrah-Ghana-Transformational leadership
advocate, Young Professionals and Youth Coalition, YPYC |
Hon: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa-Ghana- Member of
Parliament for the North Tongu |
Humphrey Nabimanya- Uganda-Founder and Chief Executive
Officer at Reach A Hand Uganda |
Ibukun Awosika, Nigeria: Founder and CEO, The Chair
Centre Group |
Ifeyinwa Omesiete – Co-Founder, Nutrition4Kids |
Ilwad Elman, Somalia: Founder, Elman Peace Centre |
Irene Asare-Ghana- Global HR Director - BBC News and
Current Affairs | Human Capital Expert & Executive Coach |
Irene Charnley, South Africa: Founder, Smile
Communications |
Izehi Anuge-Nigeria-Values Ed Socialpreneur, Creating
Measurable, Interactive, Experiential Tools and Resources |
Jermaine Gibbs-Ghana- Street photography |
John Affaidzi Appiah-Ghana-CEO (A-League Consult) &
President (African Chamber For Youth Development), Managing Director (Koforidua
Clinic) |
Jumoke Olowookere, Nigeria - Founder of the Child
Dignity Foundation |
Kakenya Ntaiya-Kenya- A former Top 10 CNN Hero
educating Kenyan girls and saving them from early marriage. |
Kamasa Dorothy- Ghana-Climate & Food Security
Expert|Public Speaker|Researcher|Humanitarian|DIHAD Scholar|Global
Citizen|Conservation Biologist|Volunteer |
Khadija Patel - South Africa - Journalist and editor
who is the co-founder of the Daily Vox, an online news site that aims to
provide a platform for marginalized voices in South Africa |
Khoudia Diop, Senegal - Advocate for diversity and
inclusion in the beauty industry |
Kobina Ackon-Ghana-(Wodemaya) Most Influential African
Vlogger / YouTuber who started vlogging to change the negative stereotypes
about Africans |
Kumi Naidoo - South Africa - South Africa. Human rights
activist who is the former Secretary General of Amnesty International. |
Kwame A.A Opoku-Ghana-Award-Winning Futurist, Global
Business Keynote Speaker, 2x Tedx Speaker, Brand Architect, Serial Entrepreneur |
Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE-Ghana- Entrepreneur, Actress,
TV Presenter, Philanthropist |
Leymah Gbowee - Liberia -Peace Activist and Nobel Peace
Prize laureate |
Lorna Rutto - Kenya: Founded EcoPost |
Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda: Secretary General, Organization
International de la Francophonie (OIF) |
Maggie Doyne - Uganda/Nepal: She founded the BlinkNow
Foundation, which provides education, health care, and support to children
and families in Nepal and Uganda. |
Marcia Ashong-Ghana-Founder and CEO TheBoardroom Africa
(TBR Africa) |
Maria Rose Belding - Kenya: She founded the MEANS
Database, which connects food donors with food banks and other organizations
that serve the hungry. |
Mariam Wallet Aboubakrine - Mali - Activist who is a
strong advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples. |
Martha Chumo, Kenya - Founder of Women in Tech Africa |
Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye-Ghana-Group
Chairman- M&C Group (Global) |
Mohamed Bzeek - Libya: Fostered more than 80 terminally
ill children over the past 20 years, providing them with love and care |
Mona Seif - Egyptian Human Rights Activist and Blogger |
Mr. Alex Apau Dadey-Ghana-Executive
Chairman of KGL Group & Board Chairman |
Naomi Ruele - Botswana: She founded "The She Can
Foundation |
Nourane Owais, Tunisia - Advocate for women |
Nyalong Ngong Deng, South Sudan - Advocate for girls'
education |
Odelia (Amma) Ntiamoah-Ghana-Global Director//Speaker:
BBC Big Talk//Bloomberg Trained//Sustainability. I help companies and leaders
communicate value for increased revenue |
Orondaam Otto-Nigeria-Founder of Slum2School Africa |
Oswald Anonadaga-Ghana-Founder & CEO, FloodGates |
Patricia Obo-Nai-Ghana-Chief Executive Officer of
Vodafone Ghana |
Patrick And Frederick Mensah (Twins Diaries)-Ghana-Philanthropists,
Content Creators| •Influencers| •Teachers |
Rainatou Sow-Guinea-Executive Director of Make Every
Woman Count. |
Rebecca Enonchong - Cameroonian entrepreneur and
founder of AppsTech, a technology company that provides solutions to
businesses in Africa and beyond. |
Rinu Oduala-Nigeria-Youth Fellow, World Movement for
Democracy |
Salim Mohamed - Kenya: He founded
"Greenpact," |
Samira Ibrahim - Egypt - human rights activist who has
campaigned against female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual harassment. |
Satta Wahab, Liberia - Advocate for women's rights and
education |
Senator Dr Rasha Kelej -Egypt-|| CEO, Merck Foundation |
Sihle Tshabalala, South Africa - Founder of Brothers
for All |
Stephanie Busari -Nigeria-Multi-award winning
journalist, notable for exclusively obtaining the “proof of life” video
for the missing Chibok schoolgirls in the wake of the Bring Back Our Girls
advocacy |
Tsitsi Masiyiwa- Zimbabwea- Executive Chair and
Co-Founder of Delta Philanthropies and Higherlife Foundation |
Uche Ofodile-Ghana-CEO, MTN Benin |
Vanessa Nakate, Uganda - Climate activist and founder
of the Rise Up Movement |
Victor Ochen - Uganda - Founded the African Youth
Initiative Network. He is also the first Ugandan to be nominated for the
Nobel Peace Prize. |
Vusi Thembekwayo -South Africa-Global business
authority and disruptor. A hard-working, committed venture capitalist and
serial entrepreneur, |
Wahu Kaara - Kenya - Kenyan. Social activist who is a
strong advocate for human rights, social justice, and environmental sustainability. |
William Kamkwamba, Malawi - Inventor and founder of
Moving Windmills Project |
Zannah Mustapha-Nigeria- Globally recognised
humanitarian for educating children orphaned by the Boko
Haram insurgency. |
Zaynab Abdi, Somalia - Advocate for girls' education
and empowerment |
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