2026 JoyNews Impact Makers honouree Dr Akunzule donates award prize to support women basket weavers in Upper East

2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards honouree, Dr Anthony Akunzule, has donated part of his award prize money and his recognition plaque to support women basket weavers in the Upper East Region. Dr Akunzule, who was honoured in the WASH and Women Empowerment category, presented the plaque he received at the awards to a group of 30 women basket weavers in Kolgo-Adua Sumbrungu, near Bolgatanga. He also donated GH₵3,000 from his award prize money to support their work and livelihoods.

By Caleb Ahinakwah