Organizers of Humanitarian Awards global have released a list of nominees for the 2021 edition of the awards in a virtual concert on Thursday.
The awards ceremony which is held annually is aimed at recognising NGOs, SDG advocates, volunteer leaders, donors, organizations, philanthropists, corporations and professionals who are advancing the important work of charity each day.
Through the awards, the organisers want to honour and celebrate nominees incredible contributions of time, resources, leadership and financial support made in inspiring generosity and giving hope to humanity.
The Award dubbed 'Celebrating Change Makers' will be putting the spotlight on these individuals and organisations will not only be celebrated but also build a strong platform for them by giving them a voice and opportunities while they continue to build a positive change in the world.
It will also reflect humanitarian deeds as part of the solutions as communities and nations recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild their societies.
The Awards event will be held on September 4, 2021 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
According to Wisdom Dordoe, the Program Director of the Awards said, Covid-19 will not stop them this year because the bars are raised, and the standards have been set.
Below is the full list of nominees;
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Abiola Marafatu Bawuah
Eric owusu gyimah (Kog Kriationz Network)
George Ayeh Bekoe (Unpage Group of Companies)
Naa Kourkor Mayne-Eghan (Jay Foundation)
Sylvia Khasoa Sore (Simama Na DADA Initiative)
Fusena Aziz (Fusaid Global)
SDG1
Elaine Amankwah (Hope hill Foundation)
Let everyone smile Foundation
Shaoib Habib Memom (United Nations volunteer)
AGRIBUSINESS
Maruf Mohammed (Green Focus Africa Foundation)
Mustapha Dauda (agric entrepreneur)
Narender Lahot (Goldenway Peace Foundation)
Justice Phinehas Gyesi (Youth in agriculture)
PRISON SUPPORT NGO OF THE YEAR
Hallmark Relief Foundation
PSG Salvation Congregation
Rev. Jonathan Antonio nii- martey ( MichaelAntonio Foundation )
Smile agenda Foundation
Vhee world Foundation
CHILD EDUCATION
Afena Atta Rudolf (Raised initiative)
Anacetus Kandaewala Zabari (Child rights advocate)
Betty Adjowa Abam (an author)
Charity Z Foundation
Citizen International School
Dr. Solomon Nii Ablampah (Child education activist)
Evelyn Yeboah (AWAT Foundation)
Feminine Star Africa
Five Girls Project
Frank Mills Akuffu (Hope and service to mankind Foundation)
Helena Amon Cofie (anchored vision Foundation)
Juliet Akayi Wambia (young philanthropist)
Linda Ohui Teye (Lintel Aid Ghana)
Liquid love foundation
Louisa Abena Quansah (Sharing Hope Foundation)
Maxwell Ntiamoah (keep a child in school)
Race 4 Aid
Raymond Commodore (Born to inspire generations)
Read Read Foundation
Reta Foundation
Rita Osarumwense Alo (the Shepherd’s Mentorship)
Samuel Obeng Badu (Higher height Foundation)
Spring-up Global Network
Theophilus Quaicoo (child education activist)
CIVIL SERVANT
Safiullah Afzali (Social Worker)
Simon Agbeko Ekeagba = (Angelic Eyes Home of the Needy)
COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION
Abiola Bawuah Foundation
Akorfa Ama Akoto (Spring-up Global network)
Cheerful hearts Foundation
Dr. Reetha Dinesh (Child Protection Activist)
Dr. Sonia (Indian Overseas Congress Europe Women)
Girls with purpose Foundation
Ishmael Roland Kamara (YMCA-Sierra Leone)
Joelene Dedei Clottey ( Perfect Relief Foundation)
Naa Kourkor Mayne-Eghan (Jay Foundation)
PAAJAF Foundation
Queen Esther Boresah ( Boresah Royal Foundation)
Samuel Kwame Mensah (Umbrella for the African Child)
Stacy M Foundation
Start From Ghana Foundation
Zakia Perween Khan (Zakia Hamdard Foundation)
HEALTH WORKER OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Awuah Ansah (Health worker)
Odoom Ebenezer Mensah (The leaders crew)
Obed Amoakwah (St. Agoro Foundation)
Rutto Kamama Kolem (Health Advocate)
HIV AIDS OF THE YEAR
Adu Afari Francis (Social worker)
Bernice Adiku Heloo (Pro-Link Organisation)
MATERNAL SAFETY
Anthony Annekeyah (Human Rights Advocate)
Margaret Afriyie (Health Worker)
Matiop Joseph (Social Worker)
Vanessa Gyan (Post-Pregnancy BoujieExpress)
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
Abongile Kwaza (Help A Girl Organization)
Ameer Ulla Siddiqui (An Advocate)
Charlotte Addo (Divine Abilities Foundation)
Disability Not Inability Foundation
Millicent Ohene (An Advocate)
Network Of Hope
Richard Nii Kotei Kotey (Ricoy Health International Foundation)
Simon Agbeko EKPEAGBA (Angelic Eyes Home Of The Needy)
The Disability Needs Foundation
SDG2
Abha Sharma (social worker)
Ali Adbur Razak Dando (Giving hope Foundation)
Faith Charity Foundation
Rev. Dr. Jennifer Donkor ( Don’t Give Up Motivational Foundation)
John Aggrey (SDG Advocate)
Roselyn Mawufemor (I love My home Foundation)
Street Children Empowerment Foundation
SDG4 ADVOCATE
Andrew Mendy (Girls Learn Foundation)
Blessing Okojie Eze (Women Rights Advocate)
Festus Cobena Ainoo (Educate Ghana Project)
Gabriel Nicholas Mensah (GabbyzoeFoundation)
Henry Osabutey (Henry Osabutey Education Foundation)
Rose Aba Dodd (Kaya Child Care Center)
Segun Samuel Oladapo (Master OladsegInitiative)
Senyo Sosu (Ngorli Organization)
Sonali Sinha Roy (Global Change Maker)
The Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation
Walter Mawuli Gli (Transformational Empowerment And Rural Lntegration)
Young Ahievers Foundation Ghana
SDG5 ADVOCATE
Abiola Bawuah Foundation
Asmau Benzies Leo (Centre For Non-Violence And Gender Advocacy In Nigeria)
Blessing Okoji Eze (Women Rights Advocate)
Diana Chitsaka Mwangala (Gender Advocate)
Esther Ofei- Boakye Oduraa (Seasoned Researcher)
Fusena Aziz ( Fusaid Global)
Girls In Science And Technology
Grooming Girls Network
Hussain Hamza (Sdg Advocate)
Juliet Nyarko Adansi (Gender Activist)
Mavis Sackey (Percuiliar Women Of Substance)
Reta Foundation
Stella Chinima Nathaniel (Zero Tolerance To Gbv)
SDG6
David Kweku Kumordzi (Ghana Beach Cleaner)
Joe Lambongang (Growth Aid)
Kjm Foundation
The Dei Foundation
SDG7
Louisa Abena Quansah (Sharing Hope Foundation)
Tp Women International
SDG8
TP women International
Daniel Arthur Bentum (SDG Advocate)
SDG10
Chif Ghana Foundation
Dream Oval Foundation
SDG13
Abdul Basit Gunu (Ever Green Terra Foundation)
Bismark Junior Appiah (Climate Change Advocate)
Ellis Afrim Gyebi Parker (Family Youth Development Organization)
Mallayka Ianna (Climate Change Advocate)
Nana Yaw Osei Darkwa (Climate Change Advocate)
Otuo Akyampong Boakye (Eco Warriors Movement)
SDG16
Gladys Biney (AIM Ghana)
Jane O. Ugwumadu (Save A Child Mission)
Michael Baidoo (Global Youth Ambassador For Peace And Security)
Prof. Waheed Musah Abdul (Global Peace Ambassador)
The Dei Foundation
SDG12
Odoom Ebenezer Mensah (The Leaders Crew)
Comfort Amadie (Amadie Foundation)
SDG3
Cheerful Hearts Foundation
Collins Alan Dundo (Mental Health Advocate)
Edith Nafula Wanyonyi (Mental Health Advocate)
Edna Zippy (Mental Health Counselor)
Ellen Abba (Journey Of Charity)
Givers Care Foundation
Ifeoluwa Esther Oluwatuase (Beacon Lead Initiative)
Joe Lambongang (Growth Aid)
Jocelyn Dumas Foundation
Network Of Hope
Nipper Agiso Opeywa (Social Worker)
Richard Nii Kotei Kotey (Ricoy Health International Foundation)
Share Love Network Foundation
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Bridget Agyeiwaa Mensah (Agyeiwaa Sika Charity Foundation)
Diana Chitsaka Mwangala (Gender Advocate)
EFHE Ghana Foundation
Grooming Girls network
Ishmael Roland Kamara (YMCA-Sierra Leone)
Kelvin Mwenda Gitari (Pillars For Resilience)
Mabel Senaa Bonsuuri (One Girl One Box)
Marian Cudjoe (TP Women International)
Obed Amoakwah (St. Agoro Foundation)
Sareta Devgan (Save Women Save world)
Tijani salami (Sisters Care Givers)
Women’s World of Health
*VOLUNTEER GROUP OF THE YEAR*
Akosua Agyapong Mensah (Tirzah Ladies Network)
Amarkine Amarh (An Advocate)
Barimah Tv (Barimah Media Group)
Bless Defenu (Volcare Foundation)
Delkom Charity Foundation
Dreams Of Africa Youth For Change Foundation
Evans Nii- Nartey Tettey (Magister Sartor Limited)
Girls In Science And Technology
Global Youth Ambassador For Peach And Security
Golden Bee Revolution
Lamont Montee Evans (Health Black Communities)
Md. Muhtasim Abshad (Cholo Swpno Chui Project)
Mercy Afua Afriyie Fiankobia Nartey (The African Child Inspired Foundation)
Richard Azuka Udeh (A Change Maker)
Shrewd Foundation
Vhee World Foundation
Vincent Ackah (Bonuama Youth Association)
Volta My Pride Association
Valerie’s Connect
Women Of Inestimable Value
Youth Harvest Foundation Ghana
Chif Ghana Foundation
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Adisa Amanor Wilks (Adjel Communications)
Afi Antonio (AFI Antonio Foundation)
Alfred Kojo Appiah (Bid network)
Alliance for African Women Initiative
Asase Foundation
Bernard Nii Nartey (Nat -Recycling Co. Ltd)
Blessing Esinam Abundance (Beetiful Classics)
Cynthia Danso (dandy Cynthia Ltd)
Elijah Amoo Addo (food for all)
Emmanuel Addo (Young Global Leaders Network)
Espoir Pour Tours
George Ayeh Bekoe (Unpage Group OfCompanies)
Johannes Hanyemwati shikodi (Social activist)
Joseph Mensah (Kodua Empowerment Foundation)
Julie Odinde Obi (Social Activist)
Katamani Yao David (Katamani Natural Foundation)
Merquery Quaye (Social Activist)
Sisters Keepers Association
Ten Ghana Foundation
*YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR*
Abdul Majeed Zamani Umah ( Humanity At Heart)
Abdullateef Abdulhameed (Social Worker)
Agyiri Sam Jeheil (The Astounding Me)
Alexia-Alexander Ohene Adusei Poku (Alexia Foundations Ghana)
Empress Esi Amoah (Empress On The Road)
Ignatious Dei Junior (The Dei Foundation)
Nakeeyat Dramani Sam (The Poet)
Precious Esi Mensah (Liquid Love Foundation)
Selly Banda (Fellow For The Federation Of International Gender And Human Rights)
Sweaty Pants (Philanthropist)
*OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST*
Abiola Marafatu Bawuah (Abiola Bawuah Foundation)
Abogile Kwaza (Help A Girl Organization)
Afi Antonio (Afi Antonio Foundation)
Asab Cian Kipngetich (Youth4youthke Organisation)
Deborah Oduro (Dusaf)
Desmond Atogewe Kampoe (Social Worker)
Dr. Solomon Nartey Ablampah (Child Education Activist)
Ebenezer Mensah (Social Worker)
Elomo Jemae Mokwe (Aid Refugee Children)
Emmanuel Ayiah (Social Worker)
Francis Adu Afari (Social Activist)
Jay Foundation
Jennifer Donkor (Don't Give Up Motivational Foundation)
Justice Cobbinah Jnr (Let Everyone Smile Foundation)
Khadija Mohammed Tsedi (Tsedi Foundtion)
Mutawakil Mohammed Abubakari (Race 4 Aid)
Nana Poku Bosompim ( Social Worker)
Rekia Iddrisu Ouedraogo (Mirio Ghana Foundation)
Ruben Deliwe Agyegelone (Global Change Maker)
Rita Siaw (Feminine Star Africa)
Rutto Kamama Kolem (Tiaty Youth Development Association)
Samuel Kwame Adzorwu ( Network Of Hope)
Share Love Foundation
Shirley Irene Thompson (Mama Italy Foundation)
Shoalib Habib Memom (Global Goodwill Ambassador)
Sophia Celestine Apenkro (The Shrewd Foundation)
Stacy Mawuena Amewoyi (Stacy M Foundation)
Taiwo Ibrahim Afolayan (Argitech Limited)
Vanessa Bridget Ekua Bortse (Sanicom Ghana)
Victor Obodai Anang (Verside Food Bank)
Blessing Asamoah Adjei (Valerie's Connect)
Bawuah Osei Steward (Child Lift Aid)
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