The Presidency has confirmed that the newly established Children’s Support Fund, created to safeguard the welfare of children who lost their fathers in the August 6 helicopter crash, has raised a total of GH₵2.315 million barely a week after its launch.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the fund on Friday, August 15, 2025, describing it as a “guarantee of hope and security for the children whose lives were forever altered by this tragedy.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, government expressed appreciation to Stanbic Bank Ghana for seeding the fund with a GHS 500,000 donation, as well as to corporate donors who have since followed suit. The initial list of contributors includes Procus GH Limited, GB Foods Ghana, Sunda FM Manufacturing Ltd, Sage Distribution Ltd, Quantum Oil Terminals, Quantum LPG Logistics Ltd, Newgas Cylinder Ltd, and Quantum Terminals PLC.
“Government expresses its gratitude to Stanbic Bank Ghana for an initial seed donation of GHS 500,000, and to the following companies for their contributions to the Fund,” the notice read.
According to Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, more donations are expected in the coming weeks. “A list of donors will be published weekly,” she said, adding that both cedi and dollar-denominated contributions can be made directly into designated Stanbic Bank accounts.
The Fund, formally titled Children Support Fund 6825, will accept cheques and bank drafts, with proceeds dedicated to ensuring the education, healthcare, and general welfare of the affected children.
Market watchers say the response from the private sector demonstrates the growing culture of corporate social responsibility in Ghana, where companies are increasingly stepping in to provide social cushioning in times of national crisis. The move also underscores the government’s reliance on public-private collaboration to bridge welfare gaps and provide relief in emergencies.
Well wishers believe the momentum behind the Fund could create a sustainable model for managing future national tragedies, positioning Ghana as a case study in coordinated humanitarian response between state institutions, businesses, and citizens.
