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 |
| 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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