MTN launches Heroes of Change Season 8 - Doubles prize money

MTN Ghana has doubled the top prize for its Heroes of Change initiative from GH¢200,000 to GH¢400,000 during the launch of nominations for the eighth season of the programme to recognise individuals making significant contributions in their communities.

Recognition The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, who launched the season, said the increased prize package was intended not as payment for work already done but as an investment in the beneficiaries' future impact.

Impact For her part, the Season Seven overall winner and Founder of the Ark Foundation Ghana, Dr Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, said the support received through Heroes of Change had enabled her organisation to renovate its transit shelter for abused women and children.