Humanitarian Awards Global (HAG) has officially unveiled its list of the 100 Most Influential Change Makers in Ghana for 2025, recognizing individuals who are making significant contributions toward national development and social transformation.
As part of its mission to inspire a new generation of changemakers, HAG’s annual publication celebrates individuals who are passionately committed to making a difference and challenging the status quo across various sectors in Ghana.
Over the years, HAG has played a pivotal role in reshaping the narrative around changemaking through impactful initiatives such as award ceremonies, educational programs, leadership summits, and its widely recognized ranking publications. According to the organization, “this initiative goes beyond recognition—it is about highlighting both individual and collective efforts that are inspiring the next generation of leaders, within Ghana and beyond.”
The selection process for the 2025 list involved a rigorous and transparent approach. Nominations were carefully reviewed, followed by detailed background checks on each nominee’s impact-driven work. Final selections were made through board evaluations and justifications, resulting in the shortlisting of the top 100 individuals. Key criteria included leadership, influence, consistency, and, most importantly, measurable community and social impact.
In maintaining the credibility and relevance of the list, some past honorees have been retained based on their continued impact and alignment with the selection criteria, while new entrants have been recognized for their emerging contributions and influence.
This publication serves not only as a recognition platform but also as a source of inspiration for these agents of change, encouraging them to continue advancing their mission of improving lives and driving meaningful progress in their respective fields.
Below is the official list of Humanitarian Awards Global’s 100 Most Influential Change Makers: Ghana 2025, presented in alphabetical order.
SN Name
1 Abena Manokekame – Cultural and social advocacy
2 Adams Imoro – Mumslove Foundation
3 Adangabey Yaw Rockson – Education impact advocate
4 Afi Antonio – Afi Antonio Foundation
5 Akua Sarpong – Life for Childhood Cancer Ghana
6 Albert Oppong Ansah- Ghana News Agency
7 Alhaji Awal Ahmed Kariama – RISE-Ghana director
8 Alice Frimpong – Rural community support
9 Ama Frimpomaa Oware – Girls mentorship advocate
10 Ama Val – Sewing Teacher Initiative
11 Amadu Zulkarnain Mohammed – Achievers Ghana
12 Anita M. V. Erskine -Communications entrepreneur, broadcaster, and advocate for girls’ education
13 Augustus Koranteng Kyei- Celebrated Ghanaian blogger and humanitarian
14 Baaba Hammond -Bolt Country Manager
15 Barakatu Abdul Aziz Danbaki – Baraka Mentoring Programme
16 Catherine Ama Nartey- Child Protection Advocate
17 Comfort Siebe Sakyi – Led Village Vibes:
18 Darlington Akogo — AI healthcare innovation
19 Dentaa Amoateng – Diaspora humanitarian
20 Doris Sasu- Senior Staff Midwife at Catholic Health Service Trust Ghana
21 Dr Angela Dwamena Aboagye – Founder of Ark Foundation
22 Dr Kwame Sarkwah- Demographic, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of children
23 Dr Nicholas Mensah – Youth Network for Health Promotion
24 Dr. Kwame Sakyi- Center for Learning and Childhood Development) – Honoured.
25 Dr. Mrs. Jolene Anom Clottey -Founder, Perfect Relief Foundation International
26 Dr. Tinah Mukunda – Humanitarian of the Year at Sustainability & Social Investment Awards
27 Edward Kuuberme Naapong – Public health nutritionist
28 Elijah Amoo Addo — Food for All Africa founder
29 Emmanuel Obiri Addo – MEBOAFO Foundation
30 Erastus Asare Donkor- Environmental reporter leading advocacy against illegal mining and environmental destruction.
31 Esther Akua Gyamfi- Advocates for disability rights
32 Foster Awintiti Akugri — Farmerline co-founder
33 Francisca Maamekoma Addo – Child education advocate
34 Francisca Oteng-Mensah – Youth development
35 Francis-Xavier Sosu- Human rights lawyer and Member of Parliament for Madina.
36 Gariba Labaran Murtala – Public service humanitarian
37 Gideon Wiredu Awuah- Humanitarian
38 Gloria Boatemaa Andoh – WEINGLO Family International
39 Godfred Obeng Boateng- A1 Bread CEO
40 Grace Amposah Asante- Humanitarian
41 Hamza Adams – Voice of America/ZuriaFm
42 HER EXCELLENCY PROFESSOR NAANA JANE OPOKU-AGYEMANG- VICE PRESIDENT OF GHANA
43 Hiqmat Sungdeme Saani – Youth leader involved in empowerment trainings
44 Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson- Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Esiam
45 Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey- Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection
46 Ibrahim Mahama – Founder, Engineers and Planners
47 Inna Mariam Patty – Social entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
48 Isaac Adjaottor- Farm for Livelihood Association
49 Jada Badu- CEO Uber Ghana
50 Janet Abobigu: CEO of Uni-Jay Fashion
51 Jennifer Prah Odoom-Humanitarian
52 Jerry John Kofi Asiedu-Promotes free legal services for vulnerable individuals
53 Jessica Ahedor -The New Humanitarian/Science Journalism Ghana
54 John Nkaw – ActionAid Ghana Country Director
55 Joseph Kobla Wemakor-human rights activist
56 Jusinta Kwakyewaa- Humanitarian
57 Kafui Prebbie, CEO of TECHAiDE
58 Kingsley Pinkrah (CEO, E-Jobs4All)
59 Kobina Ackon (Wode Maya) Social, health, and community impact.
60 Lennox Zunuoh Penmaah- Nurse
61 Lordina Mahama- First Lady of Ghana, a humanitarian, and founder of the Lordina Foundation
62 Lydia Abena Manu – Founder of Willingway Foundation
63 Lynda Aboagye Adjei: (B79LuccaHealth Medical Specialty Center
64 Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen- An Award-winning Ghanian journalist writing on development issues
65 Marjorie Duncan Forleh- Humanitarian
66 Martha Opoku Agyemang – Health sector innovator Advocate
67 Mavis Abena Leonards- Humanitarian
68 Mohammed Bashiru- Humanitarian
69 Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno- Inspector-General of Police (IGP)
70 Mrs Charlotte Esi Myers – Mental health advocate
71 Mrs Peace Amedza- Hot Over Bread CEO
72 Mrs. Sarfoah Afua Ompong – Deputy Director of Nursing Services at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
73 Nana Akosua Agyapomaa Asare – Founder of Rainbow Trust Foundation
74 Nana Tea – Digital humanitarian
75 Naomi Oye Ohene Nti- Head of Nursing at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
76 Oheneba Kwadjo Safo- Ceo Bus Stop Boys
77 Oheneyere Gifty Anti- Ace journalist, media personality, women’s rights advocate, and philanthropist
78 Okyeame Kwame – Hepatitis B awareness foundation.
79 Oliver Barker-Vormawor- Ghanaian lawyer, activist, and academic
80 Patience Antwi – Educational supplies and leadership advocate
81 Patrick Awuah Jr. – education reform (Ashesi University)
82 Philip Teye Agbove- An award-winning Ghanaian journalist reporting on Indigenous
83 Portia Dumba – Women in shea butter production economic independence.
84 Portia Solomon-Ghanaian journalist, news anchor and a voice actor
85 Regina Honu — Girls in ICT education
86 Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye – Maternal health advocate
87 Ruhainatu Mohammed Murtala
88 Sakina Mumuni – Economic empowerment changemaker
89 Samira Bawumia – Founder of SEHP
90 Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
91 Sara Nana Yeboah – “Florence Nightingale of Africa.”
92 Selorm Adadevoh – MTN Ceo/ Youth leadership advocate
93 Shadrack Frimpong – Founder of Cocoa360
94 Solomon Joojo Cobbinah- Ghanaian investigative journalist and human rights advocate
95 Spendilove Adwoa Konadu Forson – Reproductive health advocacy
96 Stephen Doffoe Forson-Humanitarian
97 Sulley Amin Abubakar — AI education
98 Tom Ofonime- Yango Ride Country Manager Ghana
99 Veronica Ajuilie Atinya – VAPCO Foundation
100 Wendy Boatemaa Ofori – Philanthropist and a registered nurse
