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The 100 Most Impactful Change Makers in
Africa: According to HAG
The Humanitarian Awards Global (HAG)
has unveiled its list of 100 inspiring and influential change makers from
Africa for 2022.
In its mission to inspire the next
generation of change makers in Africa who are passionate about making a
difference and challenging the status quo, HAG has released its annual
publication to highlight and celebrate the remarkable achievements of
individuals.
HAG has been actively involved in
reshaping the narrative around change makers through award ceremonies,
educational initiatives, summits, and ranking publications. "Through this
project, we not only aim to celebrate change makers but also to showcase the
individual and collective efforts of those who are genuinely inspiring the next
generation of leaders, both within and beyond our borders."
The selection process for these
individuals involved nominations, thorough background checks on their impact
activities, and board justifications to shortlist the top 100 individuals for
the year under review. The criteria for shortlisting included leadership drive,
influence, consistency, and, most importantly, community and social impact.
Every year, some previously recognized
change makers are included in the list if they still meet the criteria and
metrics, while new names also emerge.
This publication provides these agents
of change with an invaluable opportunity to be inspired and to continue
pursuing their passion for improving lives and making a difference in their
respective fields.
Below is the list of Humanitarian
Awards Global's ‘100 Most Impactful Change Makers: Africa 2022,’ presented 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
practising 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, Organisation Internationale 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 |
Rebecca Enonchong - Cameroonian
entrepreneur and founder of AppsTech, a technology company that provides
solutions to businesses in Africa and beyond. |
Rainatou
Sow-Guinea-Executive Director of Make Every Woman Count. |
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 recognized humanitarian for
educating children orphaned by the Boko Haram insurgency. |
Zaynab Abdi, Somalia - Advocate for
girls' education and empowerment |
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