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 |